“Live the Present Moment!”—Developing the 100-I-K Scale to Examine the Relationship Between Mindfulness and Stoic Attitude
Mindfulness November 1, 2024 Maja Stańko-kaczmarek, Paweł Kleka, Wojciech Zięba et al. 2 citations
A strong positive correlation exists between mindfulness and Stoic attitudes, with coefficients of 0.65 and 0.63 in two measurements taken two weeks apart. A weak but statistically significant relationship was found between scores on a newly developed 100-item questionnaire (the 100-I-K) and understanding of Stoicism ideology (r = 0.19 and 0.21). Stoic attitude also correlated weakly and negatively with subjective declarations of adopting Stoic attitudes (r = -0.19 and -0.18). The results suggest similarities between Eastern mindfulness and Western Stoic traditions, and the relationship remains stable over time. The 100-I-K questionnaire shows potential for assessing overall Stoic attitude but requires further development.