There is a large literature
on substance misuse and interpersonal aggression, including aggression
perpetrated by women in treatment for substance misuse. There is also a growing
body of literature on mindfulness and substance use, as well as mindfulness and
aggression. However, to date, there has been little research on whether
dispositional mindfulness is associated with increased aggression among women
in treatment for substance misuse.
The current study, therefore, examined
whether dispositional mindfulness was associated with aggression, above and
beyond substance use and demographic characteristics, in women in residential
substance misuse treatment (N = 137). Results showed that lower dispositional
mindfulness was associated with increased aggression (physical, verbal, and
aggressive attitude). Moreover, this relationship between dispositional
mindfulness and aggression remained even after controlling for alcohol
problems, drug problems, and age, all known predictors of aggression.
Our
results provide the first empirical evidence that dispositional mindfulness is
negatively associated with aggression in women in treatment for substance
misuse. Pending replication, this could have important implications for
treatment. Specifically, mindfulness-based interventions may prove helpful for
the concurrent treatment of substance misuse and aggression.
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By: Shorey RC1, Elmquist J2, Anderson SE3, Stuart GL4.
- 1 Department of Psychology , Ohio University , Athens , Ohio , USA.
- 2 Psychology Department , University of Tennessee , Knoxville , Tennessee , USA.
- 3 Cornerstone of Recovery , Louisville , Kentucky , USA.
- 4 Psychology Department , University of Tennessee , Knoxville , Tennessee , USA.
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