Impact of Mindfulness Meditation on Increasing Happiness among Students
Prerna Parihar, Ratna Sharma
International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research June 30, 2025 DOI: 10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i03.49728 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Pilot study Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 10 |
| Population | Students aged 13-19 years living in a residential society |
| Intervention | Mindfulness meditation |
| Measures | Oxford Happiness Questionnaire |
| Topics | Meditation |
| Key points | Happiness scores on the Oxford Happiness Questionnaire were slightly higher after the mindfulness intervention than before it, which the authors present as a positive impact of mindfulness meditation on teenage students' happiness. They acknowledge the pilot nature of the work and recommend further research. |
Abstract
Happiness is that state of mind which is associated with a sense of fulfillment and life satisfaction. The most effective way to become happy is to be kind to your mind. This paper presents the positive experiences of the mindfulness intervention on the mindset of teenage students. Study
Objective: This research aimed to investigate the impact of mindfulness on students' happiness levels. Material and
Method: In this pilot study, 10 students of a residential society aged 13-19 years were administered the Oxford Happiness Questionnaire. In analyzing the data, paired t-test were used. Results showed slightly higher scores after the intervention.
Conclusion: The study showed the positive impact of mindfulness meditation on the happiness levels of the students in the post-test. However, further research in this area is recommended.
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| The Effectiveness of Mindfulness Training for Children with ADHD and Mindful Parenting for their Parents Children aged 8-12 with ADHD and their parents | 2011 | Within-group waitlist controlled trial | n = 22 |