EXPLORING THE LINK BETWEEN MINDFULNESS AND PSYCHOLOGICAL EMPOWERMENT

Abstract

This study investigates the relationship between mindfulness and psychological empowerment—defined respectively as present-moment awareness and a sense of meaning, competence, autonomy, and impact. While mindfulness is often linked to improved self-awareness and emotional regulation, correlation analysis in this research found no significant association between mindfulness and psychological empowerment (r = -0.021, p = .801). Similar negligible correlations were observed across gender groups. Data were collected using standardized surveys and analyzed quantitatively. These findings suggest that mindfulness alone may not directly influence psychological empowerment, pointing to the need for further research into other contributing or mediating factors. Future studies should explore longitudinal patterns and contextual variables to better understand the dynamics between mindfulness and empowerment.