Association between Effortful Control and Internalizing Symptoms: Mediating Role of Mindfulness

Effortful control (EC), temperament-based self-regulation, and mindfulness were considered in relation to internalizing symptoms among emerging adults. Results demonstrated that two mindfulness facets mediated the association between EC and internalizing symptoms. Findings show that EC and mindfulness are related, and that mindfulness may mediate associations between EC and notable outcomes.