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Examining associations of mindfulness with early-life trauma and risky health behaviors using a network analysis approach in a sample of U.S. college students

Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science (JCBS)
Volume 37, July 2025

Authors

Micah A. Williams, Hana-May Eadeh, Kristian Markon, Jenna L. Adamowicz, & Emily B.K. Thomas

Key Findings

  • Network analysis allows for understanding of complex relationships among variables.
  • Network analysis was used for mindfulness, early-life trauma, and risky health behaviors.
  • Act with Awareness and Nonjudgment are central mindfulness facets.
  • Drug Use is an especially influential risky health behavior.
  • Mindfulness for college students may be crucial for risky health behaviors.

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