Impact of Heartfulness Practice on Social Wellbeing

Heartfulness practice, social well-being, Social Integration, Social Acceptance, Social Contribution, Social Coherence

Heartfulness is a meditative practice system rooted in the tradition of Raja Yoga, re- contextualized for contemporary application in diverse cultural, social, and institutional settings. From a psychological and physiological standpoint, Heartfulness practice align with key outcomes associated with mindfulness-based interventions, such as stress reduction, emotional regulation, improved attention, and enhanced well-being. Social well-being refers to individuals’ perceptions and experiences within their social environments, including their sense of belonging, integration, and meaningful contribution to society. It is one of the three core components of psychological well-being, alongside emotional and psychological well-being”. In this paper, research conducted on Social well-being of students before and after Heartfulness practice in higher secondary school and colleges at Anantapuaram, Andhra Pradesh is presented. The study outlines four dimensions; Social Integration, Social Acceptance, Social Contribution, Social Coherence for the assessment of mental wellbeing of students.  The statistical tools such as Frequency distribution Cronbach's Alpha, Paired Samples T-Test were applied to arrive at a meaningful interpretation. The analysis demonstrates the efficacy of Heartfulness practice on social well-being.