A quasi-experimental study to assess the effectiveness of mindfulness meditation on level of happiness among the nursing students of SGRD college of nursing, Vallah, Amritsar

Abstract

Nursing entails providing independent and team-based care to individuals of all ages, families, groups and communities, no matter where they are and whether they are ill or not. It deals with disease prevention, illness treatment, and care for the terminally ill, the disabled, and people who aren't feeling well. An individual who is seeking nursing-related education or training is referred to as a Nursing student. When they start their clinical training and practice; they typically experience tension and anxiety. The negative effects of stress during this time can include diminished personal wellness, increased levels of burnout, and subpar academic performance. Methodology: This research employed a quantitative research approach, as well as a Quasi – Experimental two groups pre-test post-test research design is applied. The research was carried out among 152 B.Sc. nursing students studying in SGRD College of Nursing, Vallah, Amritsar, Punjab chosen by using a by Purposive Sampling techniques. The information was gathered using a program that included demographic characteristics and Oxford Happiness Questionnaire. Data were acquired using a reliable technique that included demographic information and knowledge surveys. SPSS 20 was used to do data analysis. Results: The data also revealed that there was no statistically significant difference between the pretest stress scores of subjects of control groups (‘t’=0.1.341, p=.0.184) but found statistically highly significant difference in posttest stress scores of subjects of experimental groups (‘t’=18.83, p=0.001). Association between posttest levels of happiness among nursing students with socio demographic variables in experimental group. The result revealed that An Age, year of course, Motivational factor and occupational status of father were found statistically.Conclusion: The research found that this shows that Mindfulness meditation was highly effected to improve level of happiness among nursing students.