Authors: S Dr.Pallavi Nagar, Shweta Dubey
Abstract: The present study investigates the effectiveness of meditation in reducing anxiety among college students in Indore city. Rising academic pressure, social expectations, and personal challenges have contributed to increased anxiety levels among students. The study adopted a quasi-experimental pretest–posttest control group design, involving undergraduate students , randomly assigned to an intervention (meditation) group and a control group. The intervention group participated in an 1 month treated through meditation program, including session per day and daily home practice, while the control group received no intervention during this period. Anxiety levels were measured using the EAS-DSDR Anxiety test. Statistical analyses were conducted using t-test to assess group. The findings indicate that meditation is an effective, low-cost, and accessible strategy for managing anxiety among undergraduate students. The study recommends incorporating structured meditation programs within college wellness initiatives to promote mental health and emotional well-being.
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