Thesis:

Examination of the Effect of Mindfulness Exercises on Resilience and Psychological Well-being in Sixth-Grade Girls in the City of Joughtay

This study aimed to examine the effect of mindfulness exercises on resilience and psychological well-being of sixth-grade female students in Joghatai city. In recent years, with the increasing psychological and academic pressures on students, attention to effective psychological interventions to promote their mental health seems essential. Mindfulness, as an approach based on being present in the moment and accepting thoughts and feelings without judgment, can play a significant role in improving psychological constructs such as resilience and well-being. The research method was quasi-experimental with a pretest-posttest control group design. The statistical population included all sixth-grade female students in Joghatai city during the 1403-1404 academic year. From this population, 32 students were selected through convenience sampling and randomly assigned to two groups: experimental and control (each with 16 students). The experimental group received mindfulness training over 8 sessions. Data collection tools included Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (2003) and Ryff’s Psychological Well-Being Questionnaire (1989). The data were analyzed using univariate and multivariate covariance analysis with SPSS version 23. The results showed that mindfulness exercises had a positive and significant effect on increasing students’ resilience, although this effect was at a borderline level of significance and could be stronger with larger samples or longer interventions. However, regarding psychological well-being, the effect of mindfulness exercises was not statistically significant, although an upward trend in well-being scores was observed. These findings are consistent with some domestic and international studies that highlight the positive impact of mindfulness and metacognitive strategies on resilience and psychological well-being. However, observed differences may be due to sample limitations and the duration of the intervention. Ultimately, the findings suggest that mindfulness exercises can be an effective intervention to strengthen students’ psychological resilience. It is recommended that future studies implement longer interventions with larger sample sizes to enhance positive effects. Additionally, emphasizing the integration of this approach into educational and psychological programs in schools is essential to support students’ mental health.

Keywords: Mindfulness, Resilience, Psychological Well-Being, Female Students, Mindfulness Practice, Connor and