Mindfulness, Self-esteem, Perceived Stress and Coping Strategies among Adolescents

Abstract

Recent investigations of human potential and well-being have focused on mindfulness,as a
psychological construct and a growing body of evidence exploring the beneßcial effects of
mindfulness on mental health.However, fewer studies have examined trait mindfulness among
college students. The current study attempted to study the relationship between mindfulness, selfesteem, perceived stress, and coping strategies and further assessed gender differences in these
variables. A sample of 400 college students in Chandigarh (India) completed questionnairesthat
measured individual differences in mindfulness, self-esteem, perceived stress and Coping
Strategies. Findings revealed signißcant negative relationship between mindfulness, perceived
stress and disengagement coping strategies and also signißcant positive relationship between
mindfulness,self-esteem and engagement coping strategies, further most potential predictors of
mindfulness were investigated. Results showed that there were signißcant gender differences on
coping styles between males and females. Overall, females scored higher than males on selfesteem, engagement and disengagement coping strategies and less on perceived stress. These
ßndings can improve our understanding of mindfulness and its psychological correlates among
adolescents, a stage of lifewith great potential forinsight and mindfulness practice.