Mindfulness and Prosocial Behavior: A Study of the Light Triad of Personality Traits
Location
SU-103
Department
Psychology
Abstract
This study examines the relationship between mindfulness and a constellation of prosocial features known as the Light Triad. The past twenty years of psychological research has seen many studies confirming the benefits of mindfulness regarding the psychological health of individuals, but little research has been done to suggest the potential social benefits imparted by mindful qualities of awareness. This study proposes that as an individual’s capacity for mindfulness increases, so too does the degree of prosocial light triad traits, particularly an individual's tendency to treat others as intrinsically valuable. In addition to these aims, the author of this study explores potential relationships between an individual's competency regarding self care and their perceived purpose in life with scores on the Light Triad Scale. This study submits that both individuals' quality of self care and purpose in life will be positively correlated with results on the Light Triad Scale. This study recruited 100 students from Northeastern Illinois University.
Faculty Sponsor
Christopher Merchant
Mindfulness and Prosocial Behavior: A Study of the Light Triad of Personality Traits
SU-103
This study examines the relationship between mindfulness and a constellation of prosocial features known as the Light Triad. The past twenty years of psychological research has seen many studies confirming the benefits of mindfulness regarding the psychological health of individuals, but little research has been done to suggest the potential social benefits imparted by mindful qualities of awareness. This study proposes that as an individual’s capacity for mindfulness increases, so too does the degree of prosocial light triad traits, particularly an individual's tendency to treat others as intrinsically valuable. In addition to these aims, the author of this study explores potential relationships between an individual's competency regarding self care and their perceived purpose in life with scores on the Light Triad Scale. This study submits that both individuals' quality of self care and purpose in life will be positively correlated with results on the Light Triad Scale. This study recruited 100 students from Northeastern Illinois University.