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Relationship between mindfulness and general health among couples in Mainland China: A crossover perspective

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  • Xie, Julan
  • Zhou, Dinggen
  • Tan, Yuxuan

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Previous research has indicated that mindfulness can be beneficial both intrapersonally and interpersonally. Although mindfulness has been shown to improve an individual's health, much less is known about whether these health benefits extend to the individual's spouse.

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  • Xie, Julan & Zhou, Dinggen & Tan, Yuxuan, 2021. "Relationship between mindfulness and general health among couples in Mainland China: A crossover perspective," Social Science & Medicine, Elsevier, vol. 281(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:socmed:v:281:y:2021:i:c:s0277953621004275
    DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2021.114095
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