The Effect of Dispositional Mindfulness on Satisfaction with Life and Psychological Well-Being: Self-Compassion as Mediator and Gender as Moderator

Abstract

Objective: Dispositional Mindfulness is a trait mindfulness linked with satisfaction with life, Psychological well-being and compassion for self. The present research focused on the intermediating function of compassion for self between mindfulness in disposition and psychological well-being and also in dispositional mindfulness and life satisfaction level. It also aimed to check moderating role of gender between these associations.Method: Sample of the study includes 300 students from various universities. Data was collected through Psychological Well-being scale (PWBS), Satisfaction with life Scale (SWLS), Mindfulness Attention Awareness scale (MAAS) and Self-compassion brief scale (SC-BS).Results: A substantial positive association occurs among mindfulness in disposition, mental well-being and satisfaction with life. Compassion in self-acts as a mediator between mindfulness in disposition and satisfaction with life and also between mindfulness in disposition and life satisfaction levels. Gender moderates the earlier association but not the later one.Conclusion:  With the increase of dispositional mindfulness, the life satisfaction levels and mental well-being also increases. The association between mindfulness in disposition and mental well-being is considerably moderated based on gender.