Familiarity, Attitudes, and Self-Regulatory Challenges Related to Mindfulness

Despite growing evidence demonstrating the benefits of mindfulness for physical and mental health, little is known about the barriers that dissuade individuals from practicing mindfulness. The present study sought to examine the self-regulatory barriers that most commonly prevent mid-life adults from engaging in mindfulness practice. The present study surveyed a nationally representative sample of 385 mid-life adults (ages 50–64) in the USA to...