A Mega-Analysis of the Relationship Between Breath Counting Test Performance and Subscales of the Five  Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire

ConclusionsOur analyses provide confirmatory evidence that BCT performance is related to the attentional aspects of trait mindfulness and not its attitudinal aspects – however the relevant correlations are fairly small. In seeking an objective measure of mindful attention, the weak association observed with BCT resets and the lack thereof with BCT accuracy suggests more promise in paradigms based on self-monitoring lapses of attention, while sustained attentio n tasks such as the present BCT may be of limited application among individuals new to meditation due to their lack of prior practice.

Source: Mindfulness - August 25, 2023 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research