Mindfulness theory: Feeling tones (vedanās) as a useful framework for research
Abstract
This essay explores the relevance of the practice of mindfulness of feeling tones as a useful framework for research. First it presents three common types of feeling tones: pleasant/unpleasant and neutral. Then it looks at the matrix in which they could be usefully considered for research, that is the nāma factors (contact, feeling tone, perception, attention and intention). It explains that feeling tones are constructed and that they do not reside in the object of experience. This is followed by a rigorous study of each types of feeling tones and our reaction to their valence as they can have a strong impact on our behavior. Finally it points out that cultivating caring mindfulness can profoundly influence feeeling tones and behavior.
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There is an absence of affective valence or feeling tone items across the reviewed mindfulness measures.
“Equally notable is the absence of the affective valence or feeling tone items across the reviewed mindfulness measures (Batchelor, 2019).”
From Measuring mindfulness: A systematic review and evaluation of self-report mindfulness scales (2026) · cites this paper as Batchelor, 2019
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- Authors
- Batchelor, M.
- Corresponding author
- Batchelor, Martine
- Venue
- Current Opinion in Psychology
- Publisher
- Elsevier BV
- Published
- 2019-08
- Volume
- 28
- Pages
- 20-22
- ISSN
- 2352-250X (ISSN-L)
- OpenAlex
- W2912069856
- Cited by
- 10
- References
- 1
- Citations by year
- 2026: 4 · 2025: 1 · 2024: 2 · 2023: 1 · 2022: 2
- FWCI
- 0.00
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- Current Opinion in Psychology (publishedVersion)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- Topics
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions
- Social Sciences › Arts and Humanities › Religious studies › Indian and Buddhist Studies
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction
- Keywords
- mindfulness, vedanā, Buddhist psychology, contact, perception, attention, intention, valence, behavior
- MeSH terms
- Attention, Buddhism, Emotions, Humans, Intention, Biomedical Research, Mindfulness
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