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September 10, 2025SAGE OpenOpen Access

Self-Determination as a Mediator Between Mindfulness and Perfectionism in Theory and Practice

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Observational analysis reveals mindfulness intervention reduces perfectionist concerns in students, indicating motivation is a key factor.

Mindfulness intervention significantly reduced perfectionist concerns and strivings among participants.
Intrinsic motivation served as a mediator between mindfulness and perfectionist concerns with an indirect effect of -0.09.
Increased mindfulness levels were observed post-intervention, showing potential benefits of mindfulness-based interventions for perfectionism.
Current mechanisms of MBI effectiveness indicate a need for integrating motivational changes to enhance therapy outcomes.

Antunes et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Observational analysis reveals mindfulness intervention reduces perfectionist concerns in students, indicating motivation is a key factor.