Impact of Mindfulness Meditation on Flourishing and Hope among Young Adults
Sharma Krati, Alsabah Fouzia Shaikh, S Azam A A.
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) June 15, 2025 preprint DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.21309462 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Pre-post intervention study |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 25 |
| Population | University students |
| Interventions | Body scan meditation Gratitude journaling |
| Duration | 20 sessions, with assessments across three intervals |
| Measures | Flourishing Scale (Diener et al., 2010), Adult Hope Scale (Snyder et al., 1991) |
| Topics | Meditation |
| Key points | The 20-session body scan meditation and gratitude journaling program was followed by significant improvements in hope, specifically in agency and pathways, and by modest increases in flourishing scores among the 25 university students. |
Abstract
Stress among young adults is a pervasive issue impacting physical and psychological well-being. This study explores the effects of mindfulness meditation on flourishing and hope among university students. A sample of 25 participants engaged in a structured intervention involving body scan meditation and gratitude journaling over 20 sessions. The Flourishing Scale (Diener et al., 2010); and The Adult Hope Scale (Snyder et al., 1991); assessed changes in psychological well-being across three intervals. Statistical analyses revealed significant improvements in agency and pathways, with modest increases in flourishing scores. This study underscores the role of mindfulness in enhancing resilience and well-being, providing avenues for future research and practical interventions (Diener et al., 2010; Snyder et al., 1991).
Comparable studies
Other non-randomized and open-label trials on meditation, most cited first.
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|---|---|---|---|
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| Exploring self‐compassion and empathy in the context of mindfulness‐based stress reduction (MBSR) Community sample | 2010 | Pre-post intervention study | |
| Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Lowers Psychological Distress In Medical Students Second-year medical students | 2003 | Prospective nonrandomized cohort-controlled study | n = 302 |
| Intensive meditation training, immune cell telomerase activity, and psychological mediators. Retreat participants and matched controls | 2011 | Controlled trial with wait-list control group | n = 60 |
| 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 |