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 language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 154-158 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Personality and Individual Differences |
Volume | 56 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 2014 |
Externally published | Yes |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- General Psychology