COMPARISON OF HEALTH OF MEDITATOR AND NON-MEDITATOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS

Authors

  • Ms. Ramanjeet Kaur Research Scholar, Department of Education, Panjab University, Chandigarh
  • Prof. Latika Sharma Professor, Department of Education, Panjab University, Chandigarh

Keywords:

meditation, physical health, mental health, social health

Abstract

In the present hectic world, we are so much occupied with work that our health is ignored. There is a need to take a break from the stressful lifestyle to heal our body and mind for which meditation can help. Meditation is a natural healing and rejuvenating process. The present study was conducted to find the effect of meditative practices on health. The descriptive survey method was used to collect the data on health from the individuals who were practicing meditation regularly and those who did not practice meditation. A purposive sampling technique was used and the sample included 34 students pursuing graduation from Panjab University, Chandigarh. The total sample comprised 17 meditator and 17 non-meditator undergraduate students. The data was analyzed using an independent sample t-test and the results revealed that the individuals who were practicing meditation had statistically significantly better overall health i.e., physical, mental, and social than those who did not practice meditation.

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30-09-2023

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Ms. Ramanjeet Kaur, & Prof. Latika Sharma. (2023). COMPARISON OF HEALTH OF MEDITATOR AND NON-MEDITATOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS. International Journal for Research Publication and Seminar, 14(4), 160–169. Retrieved from https://jrps.shodhsagar.com/index.php/j/article/view/438

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Vol. 14 No. 4 (2023): Vol 14 | Issue 4 | July - September 2023

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