Table 2.

Pearson correlations between mindfulness disposition and defense mechanisms (N = 6385).

	Mindfulness (MAAS) a
Defense mechanisms (DMRS-SR-30)	r	p
Overall Defensive Functioning (ODF)	−0.497	<0.0001
Factor 1: Mature	−0.540	<0.0001
Factor 2: Mental inhibition and Avoidance	0.385	<0.0001
Factor 3: Immature	0.444	<0.0001

Note: ^a Lower MAAS score indicates higher mindfulness.