THE EFFECT OF BODY-MIND PRACTICE ON INDIAN STUDENTS' SUBJECTIVE WELL-BEING, SELF-COMPASSION AND EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE

Attending university for the first time can be a stressful experience for young Indian students leaving home for the first time. They must cope with academic and social demands, which can affect their subjective well-being. In Indian culture, people view 'body-mind' as being heredity, which might help to cope and enhance SWB. The present study was undertaken to address these issues. It utilized a sample of 186 Indian college students (ages 18-23) from urban settings, who are pursuing a variety of undergraduate professions. Search for subjective well-being in life and affecting factors were assessed (EI, SC, gender, body-mind practice). Standard questionnaires were developed to measure and to document sources of SWB in young adolescent life. The researchers developed and utilized four questionnaires: demographic, SC, EI, and the Personal Well-Being Index. The findings indicate that total subjective well-being (SWB) has no significant correlation with Emotional Intelligence (EI), SC, and body-mind practice. A correlation was found with the dimensions of SC and EI. The student who practiced body-mind training and those who did not exhibit differences in their SWB. SC and gender found statistically significant predictors of SWB. Keywords: Indian student, Self-compassion, Emotional intelligence, subjective well-being, body-mind practice
Introduction The average college student is generally at the stage of 'emerging adulthood' (18-23 years old). These years are characterized by change, exploration, and are a crucial time of identity [...]