Mindfulness as a Complex Psychological Phenomenon
https://doi.org/10.25205/2658-4506-2022-15-2-17-30
Abstract
Interest in psychological practices based on formation of mindfulness skill is currently increasing in foreign and Russian research. The objective of this review was to systematize data on mindfulness as a complex psychological phenomenon. Approaches to its definition, its place in the structure of psychological processes, and proposed models are considered.
Keywords
Mindfulness,
mindfulness-based stress reduction program,
metacognitive processes,
personality traits,
models
Supporting agencies: The work was performed in accordance with the state research contract by Scientific Research Institute of Neurosciences and Medicine, CITiS registration number: 122042700001-9.
About the Authors
V. G. Umnyashkin
Novosibirsk State University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Vyacheslav G. Umnyashkin, graduate student
Novosibirsk
E. A. Dorosheva
Novosibirsk State University; Scientific Research Institute of Neurosciences and Medicine
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Еlena А. Dorosheva, PhD, Associate Professor; Senior Researcher
Scopus Author ID6504158742
AuthorID RSCI95192
Novosibirsk
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Umnyashkin V.G., Dorosheva E.A. Mindfulness as a Complex Psychological Phenomenon. Reflexio. 2022;15(2):17-30. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.25205/2658-4506-2022-15-2-17-30
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