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The Relationship Between Mindfulness and Psychological Well-Being

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Psychological well-being is a crucial ingredient for good life navigation (Ryff et al., 2003). Its significance to health and well-being is well-established. Mindfulness is one of the techniques that has been related with improved psychological health. Unstudied, however, is which aspect of mindfulness is related to psychological wellness. The purpose of this research was to examine the relationship between psychological well-being and mindfulness. There are 127 participants (Mage = 22.87, SD = 4.55) voluntary participated in this study and completed a series of self-reported questionnaires to assess six dimensions of psychological well-being (Ryff's Scales of Psychological Well-Being, PWB), and five aspect mindfulness (Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire, M). The outcomes. There are no significant relationships between mindfulness and psychological well-being aspects, as shown by this study. The consequences and specifics of the connections are examined. Future research should take into account all psychological wellness characteristics and the five facets of mindfulness in order to design therapies that increase psychological wellbeing.
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In-Text Citation: (Anuar, 2022)
To Cite this Article: Anuar, N. (2022). The Relationship Between Mindfulness and Psychological Well-Being. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 12(11), 390– 397.