Event Title
Electrodermal Activity in Relation to Mindfulness and Cognition
Faculty Mentor
Whitney Heppner
Keywords
Whitney Heppner
Abstract
Although mindfulness research consistently shows benefits for psychosocial and clinical outcomes, research is lacking regarding the links between mindfulness and cognition, as well as the impact of mindfulness on physiological responses to stressful situations. The current study aimed to examine all three of these and address this gap in the literature. The current study proposed a mediational model, such that the relationship between trait mindfulness and cognitive performance (i.e., Stroop task performance) would be mediated by electrodermal activity (EDA). Results revealed partial support for this mediational model. Elements of trait mindfulness were correlated with EDA and Stroop task performance, but little evidence linked EDA with Stroop task performance. Discussion centers on promising lines of future research suggested by the current results, as well as possible changes in the current experimental paradigm to strengthen findings.
Session Name:
Think-Feel-Act: Studies of Cognition, Emotion, and Productivity
Start Date
4-4-2014 10:15 AM
End Date
4-4-2014 11:15 AM
Location
HSB 121
Electrodermal Activity in Relation to Mindfulness and Cognition
HSB 121
Although mindfulness research consistently shows benefits for psychosocial and clinical outcomes, research is lacking regarding the links between mindfulness and cognition, as well as the impact of mindfulness on physiological responses to stressful situations. The current study aimed to examine all three of these and address this gap in the literature. The current study proposed a mediational model, such that the relationship between trait mindfulness and cognitive performance (i.e., Stroop task performance) would be mediated by electrodermal activity (EDA). Results revealed partial support for this mediational model. Elements of trait mindfulness were correlated with EDA and Stroop task performance, but little evidence linked EDA with Stroop task performance. Discussion centers on promising lines of future research suggested by the current results, as well as possible changes in the current experimental paradigm to strengthen findings.