Mindfulness, Perceived Stress, and Emotional Regulation among Middle-Aged Women in Kerala
Raimol P Jose, Kavya Vijayan
International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR) September 14, 2026 DOI: 10.21275/sr26908003332 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Quantitative descriptive correlational study Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 124 |
| Population | Women aged 40 to 60 years living in Kerala, India |
| Measures | MAAS, PSS-10, ERQ |
| Topics | Meditation |
| Key points | Higher dispositional mindfulness was associated with lower perceived stress (r = -0.228) and significantly predicted perceived stress, but was not significantly associated with overall emotion regulation, cognitive reappraisal, or expressive suppression. Perceived stress was positively associated with overall emotion regulation and cognitive reappraisal. |
Abstract
This study investigated associations among dispositional mindfulness, perceived stress, and emotion regulation in 124 women aged 40 to 60 years living in Kerala, India. A quantitative descriptive correlational design and purposive sampling were used. Mindfulness, stress, and emotion regulation were assessed using the MAAS, PSS-10, and ERQ. Higher mindfulness was significantly associated with lower perceived stress, with r = -0.228 and p = 0.011, and mindfulness significantly predicted perceived stress. Mindfulness was not significantly associated with overall emotion regulation, cognitive reappraisal, or expressive suppression. Perceived stress was positively associated with overall emotion regulation and cognitive reappraisal. These findings provide population-specific evidence concerning mindfulness, perceived stress, and emotion regulation among middle-aged women in Kerala.