Efficacy of Mindfulness with State-Trait Anxiety and Emotional Dysregulation in Young Adults
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Clinical Trial
Abstract: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of mindfulness intervention in reducing state anxiety among young adults with emotional dysregulation in Lahore, Pakistan. A total of 100 young adult males and females aged 20-30 with state anxiety and emotional dysregulation were selected from different segments of life in Lahore. The State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) and Emotion Regulation Questionnaire (ERQ) were administered to assess anxiety levels and emotional regulation before and after the intervention. Participants (n = 12) scoring in the mild to moderate range on these scales were selected for a fourteen-session mindfulness intervention programmed. Pre-post intervention data was analyzed using IBM SPSS 27, employing correlation analysis, paired sample t-tests, and independent sample t-tests. The analysis revealed a significant relationship between emotional dysregulation and state anxiety. However, post-intervention analysis showed mild improvement in state anxiety levels among participants after the mindfulness intervention. Cultural beliefs towards therapy and a preference for quick solutions, such as medication, were identified as contributing factors to the lack of significant improvement.
Source: Social science review archives.
Authors: Nida Irfan, Momina Nayyer
Institution: University of Central Punjab
Language: English
Subfield: Clinical Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4410416462