Component Processes of Executive Function—Mindfulness, Self-control, and Working Memory—and Their Relationships with Mental and Behavioral Health

We examined the interrelationships between higher-order cognitive functions—mindfulness, self-control, and working memory—that appear to be component processes that underlie executive function (EF) and their association with indicators of mental and behavioral health. Data were collected from first-...

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Published in:Mindfulness 2011-09, Vol.2 (3), p.179-185
Main Authors: Black, David S., Semple, Randye J., Pokhrel, Pallav, Grenard, Jerry L.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adults
Automation
Behavior
Behavioral Science and Psychology
Brain research
Child and School Psychology
Cognition & reasoning
Cognitive Psychology
Ethnicity
Executive function
Medical imaging
Medical students
Meditation
Memory
Mental health
Mindfulness
Neuroimaging
Neurosciences
Original Paper
Pediatrics
Psychology
Public Health
Self control
Social Sciences
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Summary:We examined the interrelationships between higher-order cognitive functions—mindfulness, self-control, and working memory—that appear to be component processes that underlie executive function (EF) and their association with indicators of mental and behavioral health. Data were collected from first-year medical students attending a large private university in California ( N  = 31) via a computer-based questionnaire which was administered via email hyperlink. Results indicate that self-control schedule (SCS) scores were significantly correlated with the negative dimension of positive and negative affect schedule scores ( r  = −0.59, p  
ISSN:1868-8527
1868-8535
DOI:10.1007/s12671-011-0057-2