Defining Mindfulness: A Review of Existing Definitions and Suggested Refinements

Abstract Objectives Mindfulness research is hampered by the multiplicity of definitions of mindfulness. This heterogeneity, as reflected in the variability of mindfulness scales, limits the ability to generalize findings and hinders attempts to synthesize available studies. This paper explores traditional and contemporary definitions of mindfulness, aiming to extract core components and provide a refined and clearly specified definition suitable for underpinning measurement in psychological science. Method This narrative review broadly analyzes and synthesizes the conceptual frameworks across various definitions of mindfulness to identify core components of mindfulness within Buddhist and psychological science…

• SP
  Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
• EA
  Economic and Social Research Council

  Awards: 2877221, Pfact: 16998