Relationship Between Mindfulness, Cognitive Failure and Stress among Young Adults

Abstract

The study explored the relationship between mindfulness. cognitive failure and perceived stress, among college-going students. Scales used for mindfulness. Cognitive failure. and perceived stress. The total number of participants is 100 (males 47, females 53). Previously, there was a lack of literature found with respect to this combination among college going students. Findings revealed a significant inverse correlation between cognitive failure and mindfulness, associated with reduced between-group differences, indicating that higher mindfulness levels are associated with reduced cognitive malfunctions. perceived stress and additionally. Cognitive failures, a positive result suggests a bidirectional relationship where stress can impact cognitive function and vice versa. Gender differences showed that women scored higher in mindfulness than men, indicating potentially higher levels of mindfulness among females. Limitations and further implications of the study are discussed later.