Do Mindfulness-Based Interventions Effectively Enhance Emotional Well-Being? An Empirical Observation in cuttack, Odisha
Bonita Mitra, Prajna Mohapatra, Deepti Mishra, Neha Gupta, Soumya Mishra
European Journal of Prosthodontics and Restorative Dentistry 2026 DOI: 10.1922/ejprd.v34i6s.1733 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Longitudinal Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Population | Young adults |
| Intervention | Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) |
| Duration | 8-week MBSR program |
| Measures | WHO-5 |
| Topics | Meditation |
| Key points | An 8-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program combining mindfulness drills with a focus on human potentials and virtues was associated with a 23% increase in WHO-5 well-being scores and a 21% decrease in perceived stress among young adults. The authors argue these outcomes support positive psychology's aim of promoting well-being through evidence-based interventions, and stress culturally adapted delivery and continued practice for long-term benefit. |
Abstract
This endeavor contributes to the rising trend of research in positive psychology, pointing out the influence of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) in promoting emotional well-being among young adults. On combining mindfulness drills with a target on human potentials and virtues, the 8-week MBSR program exhibited crucial advancements in emotional well-being, comprising a 23% rise in WHO-5 magnitude and a 21% drop in perceived stress. These outcomes align with the extended targets of positive psychology, which pursues to encourage personal and social wellbeing via fact-dependent interventions. The work's outcomes also underscore the significance of culturally accepted arrangements and continued execution towards long-term influence, echoing the field's prominence on managing interventions to various populations and contexts. As positive psychology continues to develop, this work expresses the capacity of mindfulness-based interventions to be collaborated with several domains, comprising psychotherapy, counselling, and organizational development. Moreover, the work's aim on multi-modal evaluation and longitudinal design reflects the field's obligation towards evolving both the science and executes of positive psychology, consequently encouraging human prosperousness and wellbeing. EJPRD