DELUSIONAL IDEATION, MINDFULNESS, AND QUALITY OF LIFE IN A COMMUNITY SAMPLE

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The modern conceptualization of delusional ideation is that it is a multidimensional construct that lies on a continuum with normality. Higher levels of delusional ideation have been associated with lower levels of quality of life. In contrast, higher levels of mindfulness have been related to... Show moreThe modern conceptualization of delusional ideation is that it is a multidimensional construct that lies on a continuum with normality. Higher levels of delusional ideation have been associated with lower levels of quality of life. In contrast, higher levels of mindfulness have been related to higher levels of quality of life. This study examined the associations among delusional ideation, mindfulness, and quality of life in a community sample (N = 493). Correlation and mediation analyses were conducted to examine 1) the association between delusional ideation and mindfulness, 2) the association between .mindfulness and quality of life, and 3) whether the association between delusional ideation and quality of life was mediated by mindfulness. Results supported study hypotheses, indicating that delusional ideation was negatively associated with mindfulness and quality of life and that mindfulness was positively associated with quality of life. In addition, mindfulness mediated the relation between delusional ideation and quality of life. Findings have important implications for treatment and prevention efforts. Mindfulness may be an important goal for intervention in order to lessen the impact of delusional ideation in reducing quality of life.
M.S. in Psychology, December 2014 Show less

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Department

PSYCH / Institute of Psychology

Title

DELUSIONAL IDEATION, MINDFULNESS, AND QUALITY OF LIFE IN A COMMUNITY SAMPLE

Institution

Illinois Institute of Technology

Creator(s)

Newmark, Lisa M.

Advisor(s)

Haedt-Matt, Alissa

Date

2014
2014-12

Description

The modern conceptualization of delusional ideation is that it is a multidimensional construct that lies on a continuum with normality. Higher levels of delusional ideation have been associated... Show moreThe modern conceptualization of delusional ideation is that it is a multidimensional construct that lies on a continuum with normality. Higher levels of delusional ideation have been associated with lower levels of quality of life. In contrast, higher levels of mindfulness have been related to higher levels of quality of life. This study examined the associations among delusional ideation, mindfulness, and quality of life in a community sample (N = 493). Correlation and mediation analyses were conducted to examine 1) the association between delusional ideation and mindfulness, 2) the association between .mindfulness and quality of life, and 3) whether the association between delusional ideation and quality of life was mediated by mindfulness. Results supported study hypotheses, indicating that delusional ideation was negatively associated with mindfulness and quality of life and that mindfulness was positively associated with quality of life. In addition, mindfulness mediated the relation between delusional ideation and quality of life. Findings have important implications for treatment and prevention efforts. Mindfulness may be an important goal for intervention in order to lessen the impact of delusional ideation in reducing quality of life. Show less

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Thesis

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application/pdf

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Restricted Access

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In Copyright
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Identifier

http://hdl.handle.net/10560/3443

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