Mindfulness and rumination as predictors of persistence with a distress tolerance task

Greg Feldman, Emily Dunn, Carrie Stemke, Kelly Bell, Jeff Greeson

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Abstract

Distress tolerance (DT) is a proposed transdiagnostic factor in psychopathology, yet sources of individual differences in DT are largely unknown. The present study examined mindfulness and rumination facets as predictors of persistence on a standardized DT task (mirror tracing). Acting with awareness (a facet of mindfulness) and reflection (a potentially adaptive form of rumination) predicted increased DT. Increased task-induced skin conductance reactivity predicted decreased DT. These results held after controlling for task skill and subjective and heart rate reactivity. Together, these results suggest that teaching skills to promote mindful awareness and reflection hold promise as interventions to enhance DT.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)154-158
Number of pages5
JournalPersonality and Individual Differences
Volume56
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 2014
Externally publishedYes

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • General Psychology

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