Mindfulness and Appreciation: Is Gratitude Really the Aspect of Appreciation Most Closely Related to Mindfulness?

Researchers have investigated the relation between gratitude and mindfulness, however other aspects of appreciation appear more conceptually related to mindfulness than gratitude. 344 undergraduates completed an online survey containing measures of mindfulness and appreciation (including gratitude). Four other aspects of appreciation were more highly correlated with Observing (mindfulness) than Gratitude.