IMPACT OF MINDFULNESS PRACTICES ON STRESS MANAGEMENT AND COGNITIVE PERFORMANCE IN DAILY LIFE
Abhijeet Singh, Shweta Choudhary
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) 2026 preprint DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.20503435 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Observational study |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 200 |
| Population | Students and working individuals |
| Topics | Meditation |
| Keywords | Mental health Cognition Stress management Stress linguistics Perceived stress scale Applied psychology Clinical psychology Scale ratio Emotional health Stress reduction Well-being Psychological intervention Quality philosophy Psychotherapist |
| Key findings | Regular mindfulness practice leads to lower stress levels, better emotional control, and improved cognitive functioning. |
Abstract
In the modern fast-paced world, individuals are increasingly exposed to stress, digital overload, and declining mental well-being. Mindfulness has emerged as an effective approach to improve psychological health and overall quality of life. The present study examines the importance of mindfulness in daily life, focusing on its role in stress reduction, emotional regulation, and cognitive performance.Mindfulness, defined as present-moment awareness without judgment, is widely used in healthcare, education, and workplace settings. The study explores how daily practices such as mindful breathing, meditation, and conscious awareness help in reducing stress, improving emotional balance, and enhancing mental clarity.The research is based on primary data collected from 200 participants, including students and working individuals, using a structured questionnaire. Standardized tools such as the Mindful Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS) and Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) were used to ensure validityThe findings indicate that regular mindfulness practice leads to lower stress levels, better emotional control, and improved cognitive functioning. The study concludes that mindfulness is not only a therapeutic technique but also an essential life skill for promoting long-term wellbeing and a balanced lifestyle.
Comparable studies
Other observational and cohort studies on meditation, most cited first.
| Study | Year | Design | Participants |
|---|---|---|---|
| Using Self-Report Assessment Methods to Explore Facets of Mindfulness Undergraduate students | 2006 | Observational cohort | |
| Effectiveness of a meditation-based stress reduction program in the treatment of anxiety disorders Patients with generalized anxiety disorder or panic disorder with or without agoraphobia | 1992 | Observational cohort | n = 22 |
| Meditation experience is associated with increased cortical thickness Participants with extensive Insight meditation experience and matched controls | 2005 | Observational cohort | n = 20 |
| Meditation experience is associated with differences in default mode network activity and connectivity Experienced meditators and matched meditation-naive controls | 2011 | Observational cohort | |
| Long-term meditators self-induce high-amplitude gamma synchrony during mental practice Long-term Buddhist practitioners and controls | 2004 | Observational cohort |