Relationship Between Mindfulness and Psychological Well-Being: Moderating Effect of Self Efficacy Among Orphanage Adolescents
Hajra Shereen, Hira Arshad, Uzma Shaheen, Areeba Wajid, Abdur Rashid
ACADEMIA International Journal for Social Sciences March 3, 2026 DOI: 10.63056/academia.5.3(s4).2026.1909 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Cross-sectional survey Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 150 |
| Population | Orphanage adolescents in Pakistan (89 males, 61 females) |
| Measures | Mindfulness Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS), General Self-Efficacy Scale urdu (GSE), Psychological Well-being Scale urdu version (PWB) |
| Topics | Meditation |
| Key findings | Mindfulness was significantly positively associated with psychological well-being, and self-efficacy moderated this relationship, with a stronger association among adolescents reporting higher self-efficacy than among those with lower self-efficacy. |
Abstract
This study aimed to investigate the relationship between mindfulness and psychological well-being, with a particular focus on the moderating effect of self-efficacy of orphanage adolescents. A sample of 150 participants, including 89 males and 61 females were gathered and completed a set of self-report measures, including the Mindfulness Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS), General Self-Efficacy Scale urdu (GSE), and the Psychological Well-being Scale urdu version (PWB). The results were analyzed using process by hayes to evaluate the moderating effect, liner regression was done to identify the predictor of self-efficacy and t test was done to evaluate the mean relation between mindfulness and psychological wellbeing. Results indicated a significant positive relationship between mindfulness and psychological well-being and demonstrated that self-efficacy moderates this relationship. Specifically, individuals with higher levels of self-efficacy demonstrated a stronger relationship between mindfulness and psychological well-being compared to those with lower levels of self-efficacy. The study will promote mental health of orphanage Adolescents in Pakistan by highlighting the importance of mindfulness, self-efficacy, and psychological wellbeing.
Comparable studies
Other cross-sectional and survey studies on meditation, most cited first.
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|---|---|---|---|
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