Mindfulness in U.S. Military Veterans: Prevalence, Correlates, and Functional Significance.
Clinical psychology & psychotherapy January 1, 2025 Hun Kang, Ian C Fischer, Peter J Na et al.
Among a nationally representative sample of 4,069 U.S. military veterans, average mindfulness scores were 5.02 out of 6, with 68.6% reporting high mindfulness. Lower dysphoric arousal was the strongest correlate of mindfulness, followed by fewer somatic symptoms, higher grit, and lower symptoms of major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder. Secure attachment and social support moderated the link between somatic symptoms and mindfulness. Mindfulness was independently and positively associated with mental, cognitive, and psychosocial functioning.