2025, Vol. 7, Issue 2, Part A

author(s)
Parthiban C and Hancy Collins

abstract
Background: Emotional maturity is essential for psychological resilience and adaptive functioning in young adults. This quasi-experimental study evaluated the effectiveness of structured mindfulness techniques in enhancing emotional maturity among college students in Bangalore, Karnataka. Methods: A quasi-experimental, pre-test post-test control group design was adopted. Sixty young adults (aged 18-20 years) from degree colleges in Bangalore were selected through purposive sampling and randomly allocated to experimental (n=30) and control (n=30) groups. The Modified Emotional Maturity Scale, a validated instrument, assessed emotional maturity pre- and post-intervention. The experimental group participated in a 7-day structured mindfulness program incorporating breathing exercises, guided meditation, mindful body awareness, and emotional regulation strategies. Results: The experimental group demonstrated significant improvement in emotional maturity (Pre-test Mean = 112.36, SD = 42.79; Post-test Mean = 147.23, SD = 33.58; t(29) = 9.02, p< 0.05). The control group showed no significant change (Pre-test Mean = 110.53, SD = 43.12; Post-test Mean = 112.76, SD = 40.45; t(29) = 0.59, p>0.05). Independent t-test revealed significantly higher post-test emotional maturity in the experimental group compared to the control group (t(58) = 3.59, p< 0.05). Conclusion: Structured mindfulness techniques effectively enhanced emotional maturity among young adults, highlighting the importance of integrating mindfulness programs in educational settings to foster emotional regulation, awareness, and psychological resilience.