Male Prisoners- A Study on Attention, Present Focus, Awareness, Acceptance, Mindfulness & Anxiety among the adults
B. Arora
International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews October 13, 2022 DOI: 10.55248/gengpi.2022.3.10.34 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Cross-sectional study Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 100 |
| Population | Indian male inmates of Delhi prison |
| Topics | Anxiety Meditation |
| Key findings | Anxiety is significantly negatively correlated with attention, present focus, awareness, acceptance, and mindfulness among male inmates. |
Abstract
Attention, present focus, awareness, and acceptance are the four pillars of mindfulness. Anxiety is the fear & worry found on a large scale in humans and is increasing widely nowadays. If left ignored can lead to anxiety-related disorders. Its level is comparatively high in inmates compared to the general public. This research aims to study the relationship between attention, present focus, awareness, acceptance, mindfulness, and anxiety. The purpose of this study was to assess the need to introduce mindfulness techniques or therapies inside the prison premises. The study assessed 100 Indian male inmates of the Delhi prison. Standardised tests were used. The findings say anxiety is significantly negatively correlated with attention, present focus, awareness, acceptance, and mindfulness. Also, mindfulness is significantly positively correlated with attention, present focus, awareness & acceptance. Thus, the study concluded that there is a need to introduce mindfulness techniques inside the prison premises like mindfulness attention, mindfulness awareness, yoga, meditation, etc. that can help with catering relief to psychological issues. One can lower their level of anxiety by being mindful. One should realise the value of their life, live it to the fullest, and get the most out of it. So, embrace it as nobody has ever before.
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