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The relationship between dispositional mindfulness and conditional goal setting in depressed patients
Author(s) -
Crane Catherine,
Barnhofer Thorsten,
Hargus Emily,
Amarasinghe Myanthi,
Winder Rosie
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
british journal of clinical psychology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.479
H-Index - 92
eISSN - 2044-8260
pISSN - 0144-6657
DOI - 10.1348/014466509x455209
Subject(s) - mindfulness , psychology , association (psychology) , mood , clinical psychology , psychological intervention , psychotherapist , developmental psychology , psychiatry
Objectives. This study explored the association between conditional goal setting (CGS; the tendency to view the achievement of high order goals for the self as conditional upon the achievement of lower order goals) and dispositional mindfulness. Design/methods. CGS and dispositional mindfulness were assessed in 31 depressed patients in a cross‐sectional design. Results. A significant association was identified between increased dispositional mindfulness and reduced CGS, which remained after controlling for severity of depressed mood. Conclusions. The results suggest that treatment interventions that increase levels of mindful awareness may have the capacity to reduce CGS in depressed patients.