Introduction to Mindfulness

doi:10.1007/978-981-16-1405-7_4

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Introduction to Mindfulness

Published 2021 · Charlene Tan

Mindful Education

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Abstract

Summarising the existing research and literature, mindfulness can be understood as an orientation towards wholeness that involves the three “A”s: awareness, attention, and attitude. Mindfulness can be classified into first-generation and second-generation mindfulness-based programmes. First-generation mindfulness programmes are more individualistic, instrumental, therapeutic, non-judgmental, cognitive, and secular; second-generation mindfulness programmes tend to be more collective, substantive, ethics-driven, evaluative, contemplative, and spiritual. Research has attested to the benefits of mindfulness for mental, physical, emotion, and social well-being. Mindfulness is central in both Confucian and Christian traditions as both systems value personal and collective reflection, introspection, meditation, and rejuvenation. Practices from both first- and second-generation mindfulness programmes are advocated in Confucian and Christian traditions.

Study Snapshot

Mindfulness, involving awareness, attention, and attitude, promotes mental, physical, emotion, and social well-being, with benefits found in both Confucian and Christian traditions.

PopulationOlder adults (50-71 years)

Sample size24

MethodsObservational

OutcomesBody Mass Index projections

ResultsSocial networks mitigate obesity in older groups.

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Introduction to Mindfulness

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