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- Title
Mindfulness in the Context of Romantic Relationships: Initial Development and Validation of the Relationship Mindfulness Measure.
- Authors
Kimmes, Jonathan G.; Jaurequi, Matthew E.; May, Ross W.; Srivastava, Sapna; Fincham, Frank D.
- Abstract
Trait mindfulness and mindfulness in the context of romantic relationships may not be completely overlapping constructs. This study adapted an existing measure of trait mindfulness to assess the tendency to be mindful in romantic relationships, the Relationship Mindfulness Measure (RMM). Using data from 185 young adults, the results supported the RMM's internal consistency, test-retest reliability, and concurrent and predictive validity. The RMM accounted for a significant portion of variance in positive relationship quality, negative relationship quality, and anxious and avoidant attachment, even after controlling for trait mindfulness. Based on these findings, assessing relationship mindfulness may improve research exploring the role of mindfulness in romantic relations and therefore facilitate the development and refinement of mindfulness training programs for couples.
- Subjects
MINDFULNESS; INTERPERSONAL relations; RELATIONSHIP quality; TRAINING; VALIDATION therapy
- Publication
Journal of Marital & Family Therapy, 2018, Vol 44, Issue 4, p575
- ISSN
0194-472X
- Publication type
journal article
- DOI
10.1111/jmft.12296