Author Interviews, Psychological Science / 15.04.2021
Mindfulness Training Can Make You More Generous, OR More Selfish
MedicalResearch.com Interview with:
Michael J. Poulin, PhD, PhD
Associate Professor of Psychology
College of Arts and Sciences
University of Buffalo
MedicalResearch.com: What is the background for this study?
Response: A great deal of research suggests that practicing mindfulness--full attention to and acceptance of one's experiences--can be good for individuals. Mindfulness seems to reduce stress and has other psychological benefits.
But what about its effects on others? Does mindfulness make people more generous and helpful, or does it make them more selfish?
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