Efficacy of Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction [MBSR] on Academic Test Anxiety and Self-confidence among Indian Undergraduates

Timi Thomas; Neetha Kamath; Gincy Joseph

Authors

Timi Thomas Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecological Nursing, Yenepoya [Deemed to be University], Yenepoya College of Nursing, Mangalore, India https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0978-8677
Neetha Kamath Department of Community Health Nursing, NITTE [Deemed to be University], Nitte Usha Institute of Nursing Sciences. Mangalore, India https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5321-0883
Gincy Joseph Emergency Nursing Life Support, State coordinator, Jeeva Raksha, India https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9721-0351

Keywords:

mindfulness based stress reduction, academic test anxiety, self confidence, undergraduate students

Abstract

Introduction. The time of examination and evaluation is a stressful period where anxiety is at its highest levels. To some extent, a low level of stress can help motivate the students; however, more stress can be discouraging. It will make students exhausted, overwhelmed, and confused. High self-esteem promotes physical health and enhances coping with threat; on the other hand, low self-esteem is associated with mental health difficulties like anxiety, depression, and personality disorder. Hence, the present study focuses on assessing the academic test anxiety and self-confidence and finding out the efficacy of practicing mindfulness meditation to relieve test anxiety, thereby improving the self-confidence and self-esteem in their life. Objectives. Determine the pre-interventional academic test anxiety and self-confidence among undergraduates in experimental and control groups and determine the effectiveness of MBSR on academic test anxiety and self-confidence.

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