Mindfulness and happiness: An empirical study among working women
Ritu Sharma, Himangi Tiwari
International Journal of Advanced Academic Studies October 1, 2023 DOI: 10.33545/27068919.2023.v5.i10a.1058 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Observational study Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 100 |
| Population | Working women |
| Measures | Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire (FFMQ), Oxford Happiness Questionnaire (OHQ) |
| Topics | Meditation |
| Key findings | Mindfulness was positively and statistically significantly correlated with happiness among 100 working women, and the association remained after considering age, education, and income. The authors suggest mindfulness may help enhance well-being and happiness in this population. |
Abstract
Mindfulness is a prominent subject of study in the field of positive psychology, and dispositional mindfulness represents an individual's inherent trait of mindfulness. This research investigates the connection between mindfulness and happiness among 100 working women. Participants completed the Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire (FFMQ), developed by Baer et al. (2006), along with the Oxford Happiness Questionnaire (OHQ) by Argyle and Hills (2002). The results reveal a statistically significant positive correlation between mindfulness and happiness among working women, even when considering variables such as age, education, and income. These findings emphasize the potential efficacy of mindfulness as a valuable tool for enhancing the well-being and happiness of working women. These insights could inform the development of targeted interventions and policies aimed at improving job satisfaction and well-being within this demographic.
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 |
Citations in the library
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