Date of Creation
4-2024
Degree Type
Article
Department
Psychology
First Advisor
Richard Schmidt
Abstract
This paper explores how cognitive biases, including confirmation, intergroup, and interpretation bias, contribute to political polarization and how this influence can be effectively mitigated by meditation and mindfulness practices.
Recommended Citation
Paulsen, Olivia, "Transformative Mindfulness: Exploring the Role of Mindfulness in Mitigating Cognitive Biases and Political Polarization" (2024). Montserrat Annual Writing Prize. 13.
https://crossworks.holycross.edu/mont_prize/13