A Quasi Experimental Study To Evaluate The Effectiveness Of Mindfulness Meditation On The Level Of Stress Among Early Adolescents In Selected Schools At Madurai

R. Dhanus Raj

doi:10.5005/pjn-9-3-7

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A Quasi Experimental Study To Evaluate The Effectiveness Of Mindfulness Meditation On The Level Of Stress Among Early Adolescents In Selected Schools At Madurai

R. Dhanus Raj

Keywords : Mindfulness meditation, Stress, Early Adolescents

Citation Information : Raj RD. A Quasi Experimental Study To Evaluate The Effectiveness Of Mindfulness Meditation On The Level Of Stress Among Early Adolescents In Selected Schools At Madurai. 2016; 9 (3):7-9.

DOI: 10.5005/pjn-9-3-7

License: CC BY-NC 4.0

Published Online: 01-06-2013

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Objectives: The objective of the study was to assess the effectiveness of Mindfulness Meditation in reducing the level of stress among adolescents. Methods: pre-experimental one group pre-test post-test design. Results: Majority 33 (50%) of adolescents were in moderate level of stress with a high mean value of 8.7 (SD 3.98) for psychological factor, at (P<0.01) the obtained t = 28.34 Conclusion: Mindfulness meditation was effective in reducing the level of stress among adolescents.

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