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Mindfulness in the Context of Romantic Relationships: Initial Development and Validation of the Relationship Mindfulness Measure
Author(s) -
Kimmes Jonathan G.,
Jaurequi Matthew E.,
May Ross W.,
Srivastava Sapna,
Fincham Frank D.
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
journal of marital and family therapy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.868
H-Index - 68
eISSN - 1752-0606
pISSN - 0194-472X
DOI - 10.1111/jmft.12296
Subject(s) - mindfulness , psychology , trait , context (archaeology) , romance , clinical psychology , developmental psychology , psychotherapist , paleontology , computer science , psychoanalysis , biology , programming language
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.