Meditation instruction to induce self-meta-thinking and its inhibitory effect on emotional reactivity and social judgment

Key Points

• Self-meta-thinking significantly inhibits emotional reactivity during social interactions, enhancing emotional regulation.
• Meditation instruction improved participants' ability to assess their social judgments with clarity and reduced impulsivity.
• Analysis highlights the cognitive processes involved in how meditation affects emotional responses and judgment.
• These findings suggest that meditation may be a valuable tool for enhancing emotional resilience in social contexts.