Authors :
Dr. Chitra S.
Volume/Issue :
Volume 9 - 2024, Issue 3 - March
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DOI :
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10785479
Abstract :
The development of technology has caused the
world change a lot at a lightning-fast pace. It is expected
of people to achieve more at a younger age, "settled by
30." (Vasudevan & Reddy, 2019). People experience a
great deal of stress as a result, particularly in early years
of adulthood. Stress and the perception of stress are
typically linked to poor mental health conditions.
Literature suggests that coping resources have a
buffering influence on the negative consequences of stress
on mental health. They help in managing the demands
created by stressful events in a person’s life.
One such coping resource is the trait of mindfulness.
The present study was conducted to explore the
relationship between perceived stress and trait
mindfulness among secondary school students. Thirty-
five secondary school students from different
Government Higher Secondary schools were selected and
computed measures of perceived stress and trait
mindfulness. The results showed a negative correlation
between perceived stress and trait mindfulness among
secondary school students. It was found that the students
have a moderate level of perceived stress and a low trait
of mindfulness. The findings of the study have significant
implications for educational settings. The findings can be
utilized to improve and facilitate the well-being of the
school students. The results also pointed to the
significance of including mindfulness-based techniques
and skill development strategies in academic planning.
Student-focused stress management programmes can be
introduced to maintain a healthy mindset in our students.
Keywords :
Perceived Stress, Mindfulness Trait.
The development of technology has caused the
world change a lot at a lightning-fast pace. It is expected
of people to achieve more at a younger age, "settled by
30." (Vasudevan & Reddy, 2019). People experience a
great deal of stress as a result, particularly in early years
of adulthood. Stress and the perception of stress are
typically linked to poor mental health conditions.
Literature suggests that coping resources have a
buffering influence on the negative consequences of stress
on mental health. They help in managing the demands
created by stressful events in a person’s life.
One such coping resource is the trait of mindfulness.
The present study was conducted to explore the
relationship between perceived stress and trait
mindfulness among secondary school students. Thirty-
five secondary school students from different
Government Higher Secondary schools were selected and
computed measures of perceived stress and trait
mindfulness. The results showed a negative correlation
between perceived stress and trait mindfulness among
secondary school students. It was found that the students
have a moderate level of perceived stress and a low trait
of mindfulness. The findings of the study have significant
implications for educational settings. The findings can be
utilized to improve and facilitate the well-being of the
school students. The results also pointed to the
significance of including mindfulness-based techniques
and skill development strategies in academic planning.
Student-focused stress management programmes can be
introduced to maintain a healthy mindset in our students.
Keywords :
Perceived Stress, Mindfulness Trait.
