Mindfulness in relation to positive negative affect and satisfaction with life

Pages: 629-633
Aakanksha and Virendra Byadwal (Department of Psychology, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh)
L. N. Singh (Department of Psychology, Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh)

The objective of the present study was to investigate the relationships of mindfulness with positive and negative affect along with satisfaction with life. The data were collected from two hundred forty one (120 male & 121 female) respondents from colleges and universities situated within Varanasi town of Uttar Pradesh. Analysis showed that the dimensions of mindfulness (observe, describe & act with awareness) are positively related with positive affect and satisfaction with life. On the other hand the dimensions of mindfulness are found negatively linked with negative affect. Whereas, on a factor of mindfulness, accept without judgment, it has been revealed that there is a significant negative relationship with positive affect.