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

Authors

  • Palwasha Nasir Abbasi Institute of Psychology, Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad – Pakistan
  • Asma Gillani Institution of Psychology, University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Muzaffarabad – Pakistan
  • Muhammad Nasir Institution of Psychology, University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Muzaffarabad – Pakistan

Keywords:

Trait Mindfulness, Life Satisfaction, Mental Well-being, Compassion for oneself, University attendees

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.

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Published

2024-12-15

How to Cite

Palwasha Nasir Abbasi, Asma Gillani, & Muhammad Nasir. (2024). The Effect of Dispositional Mindfulness on Satisfaction with Life and Psychological Well-Being: Self-Compassion as Mediator and Gender as Moderator . Wah Academia Journal of Social Sciences, 3(2), 635–657. Retrieved from https://wahacademia.com/index.php/Journal/article/view/104