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Exploring the Links Between Trait Mindfulness and Emotional and Behavioral Responses in the Ultimatum Game

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  • Kim Lien van der Schans

    (Radboud University [Nijmegen])

  • Michiel H. H. Kiggen

    (Radboud University [Nijmegen])

  • Konstantinos Tziafetas

    (EM - EMLyon Business School)

  • Rob W. Holland

    (Radboud University [Nijmegen])

  • Johan C. Karremans

    (Radboud University [Nijmegen])

Abstract

Objectives: The current study assessed whether trait mindfulness relates to social decision making as increased acceptance rates towards offers in the Ultimatum Game. Mindfulness has been associated to a reduction in emotional reactivity and an increase in emotion regulation once intense emotions do occur. Therefore, we reasoned that trait mindfulness would predict acceptance in the Ultimatum Game, perhaps even in case of unfair offers. Methods: In two online studies we assessed whether trait mindfulness positively predicts acceptance of offers in the Ultimatum Game among community samples (study 1 N = 107; study 2 N = 118). In study 2, we also assessed participants' emotional reactions to offers prior to their decision to accept or reject. Results: Whereas study 1 indeed showed a significant positive relation between trait mindfulness and acceptance of offers (OR = 2.01, p = .05), study 2 did not show this relation (OR = .91, p = .81). Also, the results of study 2 showed that trait mindfulness may moderate emotional responses to offers (beta = - .06, p = .03). Yet, analyses of the pooled data indicated no relation between trait mindfulness and acceptance of offers (p

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  • Kim Lien van der Schans & Michiel H. H. Kiggen & Konstantinos Tziafetas & Rob W. Holland & Johan C. Karremans, 2022. "Exploring the Links Between Trait Mindfulness and Emotional and Behavioral Responses in the Ultimatum Game," Post-Print hal-05499606, HAL.
    • Handle: RePEc:hal:journl:hal-05499606
    DOI: 10.1007/s12671-022-01940-5
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