RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN MINDFULNESS, RESILIENCE AND MENTAL WELL-BEING AMONG COLLEGE STUDENTS

Abstract

The present study aimed to examine the relationship between mindfulness, resilience and mental well-being among college students. A descriptive research design
was adopted and the sample consisted of 100 college students selected through simple random sampling from private colleges in Cuddalore District. Mindfulness
and resilience were treated as independent variables, while mental well-being was considered as dependent variable. Standardized tools were used to collect data and
the collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, independent samples t-test, one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) and Pearson’s product–moment
correlation. The results revealed significant differences in mental well-being based on demographic variables such as gender, age, course of study and area of
residence. Pearson’s correlation analysis indicated that mindfulness and resilience were significantly and positively related to mental well-being. The findings suggest
that higher levels of mindfulness and resilience are associated with better mental well-being among college students. The study highlights the importance of promoting
mindfulness and resilience-based interventions in college settings to enhance student’s mental health and overall well-being.