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MINDFULNESS AND ACADEMIC STRESS AMONG FIRST-YEAR STEM UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS: A CORRELATIONAL ANALYSIS

Authors: Pragati Karwande, Vijay Kumar Chechi

Country: India

Abstract

This study investigates the correlation between mindfulness practices and academic stress among first-year STEM undergraduates. The sample comprised 100 undergraduates, with mindfulness measured using the 15-item Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire and academic stress measured using the Academic Stress Scale. Pearson's correlation coefficient was employed to assess the strength and direction of the relationship. Results revealed a moderate to strong, statistically significant inverse relationship between mindfulness and academic stress across all pre-test/post-test pairings, with the strongest correlations observed within-time (Pre-Pre: r = -0.427**, p = .000; Post-Post: r = -0.429**, p = .000) and weaker but still significant cross-time correlations (Pre-Post: r = -0.203*, p = .042; Post-Pre: r = -0.215*, p = .032). These findings support mindfulness as a viable protective factor against academic stress in this population

Keywords

Academic Stress, Mindfulness, undergraduates, protective etc

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