MINDFULNESS MEDITATION AS A STRESS REDUCER: BASIS FOR AN AWARENESS PROGRAM

Abstract

This study examines the development of a Logistics Management System (LMS) using the Agile Scrum methodology, emphasizing the integration of key features like tracking and route optimization for immediate impact. The study employed a correlational research design to examine the relationship between perceived stress and mindfulness. The participants were male and female 3rd-year Psychology students from Bestlink College, selected using stratified sampling, with each section acting as a stratum. The researchers utilized two standardized Likert-scale questionnaires, both available in the public domain, as the primary tools for data collection: the Perceived Stress Scale and the Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire-Short Form. These tools were used to measure the participants' perceived stress levels and the five facets of mindfulness. The findings showed that most respondents experienced moderate stress levels, while the five facets of mindfulness exhibited relatively high averages, especially in the "Act Aware" facet. The Pearson r values were -.256 for females and -.334 for males, indicating a weak negative correlation. This suggests a significant inverse relationship between perceived stress levels and the five facets of mindfulness meditation among the respondents. The researchers concluded that promoting mindfulness meditation is an effective tool for reducing stress. However, the study focused solely on the relationship between perceived stress levels and the five facets of mindfulness, excluding the exploration of stress causes and other coping methods that could serve as additional stress-reducing tools.