Enhancing Flourishing Among Young Adults: An Experimental Approach
摘要
The mindfulness and flourishing are closely connected concepts that contribute to improving an individual’s well-being and optimal functioning. Mindfulness is widely embraced in modern psychology and it focuses on cultivating open-minded awareness of the present moment. It also have a major role in regulating emotion, reducing stress and supporting mental well-being. Flourishing is the overall well-being of an individual incorporating emotional, psychological and social health. This study examines the effect of mindfulness intervention on the level of flourishing among college students. The research design employed was pre and post experimental design, involving 163 participants chosen through purposive sampling. The intervention encompassed 12 mindfulness sessions and flourishing level were measured at baseline and after the intervention using flourishing scale. The results indicated that, there is a significant increase in flourishing scores following the intervention and also the experimental group achieved significantly better flourishing outcomes compared to the control group. These results highlight the positive effects of mindfulness interventions on flourishing, signifying their potential to improve psychological well-being and resilience. It is recommended to investigate the wide-ranging applicability of mindfulness practices in enhancing well-being across various population.