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Journal : West Science Interdisciplinary Studies

Mindfulness and Meditation: The Most Potential Influences to Improve Adolescent Mental Health in East Java Nasruliyah Hikmatul Maghfiroh
West Science Interdisciplinary Studies Vol. 1 No. 09 (2023): West Science Interdisciplinary Studies
Publisher : Westscience Press

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58812/wsis.v1i09.208

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This research explores the potential influences of mindfulness and meditation practices on adolescent mental health in East Java, Indonesia. Adolescence is a critical period marked by significant physical and emotional changes, making mental health a growing concern. Mindfulness and meditation have gained recognition globally as tools for enhancing mental well-being, but their effectiveness in East Java's cultural context remains underexplored. We employed a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative 145 sample surveys and qualitative 5 informan interviews, to investigate this relationship comprehensively. The quantitative analysis revealed a statistically significant positive impact of mindfulness and meditation practices on mental health outcomes, with variations based on gender, age, and socio-economic status. Qualitative findings highlighted the cultural significance of these practices and the importance of community and family support. Despite the positive cultural attitudes, stigmatization of mental health issues remains a challenge. These results emphasize the need for culturally tailored interventions that integrate traditional values and address stigma, ultimately contributing to the well-being of East Javanese adolescents.
Investigating Mental Health in Late Semester Adolescents in Higher Education in Jember: The Influence of Academic Stress and Emotional Intelligence Nasruliyah Hikmatul Maghfiroh
West Science Interdisciplinary Studies Vol. 1 No. 08 (2023): West Science Interdisciplinary Studies
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58812/wsis.v1i08.230

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Late-semester adolescents in higher education in Jember, Indonesia were studied to determine the effects of academic stress and emotional intelligence on their mental health. A cross-sectional design was adopted in this study, which included 450 teenagers in their final semesters from different universities. Data on academic stress, emotional intelligence, and mental health were gathered using standardized tests. Correlation, regression, and mediation analyses were performed statistically using SPSS software version 26. Academic stress needs to be addressed as a risk factor for mental health issues because the study indicated a significant positive association between it and poorer mental health. On the other hand, emotional intelligence was found to have a strong positive link with greater mental health, demonstrating its protective significance. Additionally, it was discovered that emotional intelligence somewhat mediates the link between academic stress and mental health. These findings highlight the significance of understanding the mental health issues late-semester adolescents in higher education encounter. To enhance emotion regulation and coping skills, institutions should offer specialized support services and think about including emotional intelligence training into their curricula. It is advised to conduct additional study on the efficacy of such programs as well as gender-specific interventions. Teenagers in Jember who are in their last semester can have better mental health if we handle academic stress and raise emotional quotient.