PRESENTED BY:

SANDHYA SHRESTHA

BSN 4 TH YEAR

A RESEARCH SUBMITTED IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENT FOR BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING IN

YETI HEALTH SCIENCE ACADEMY, PURBANCHAL UNIVERSITY

KNOWLEDGE REGARDING IMPORTANCE OF MEDITATION AMONG

HIGHER SECONDARY STUDENTS(+2 LEVEL)

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1. Background of the Study Meditation is a practice of concentrated focus upon a

sound, object, visualization, the breath, movement, or attention itself in order to increase awareness of the present moment, reduce stress, promote relaxation, and enhance personal and spiritual growth.

“Meditation means being meditative, silent, peaceful, with no thoughts in the mind and it is consciousness without content. When a mirror is not reflecting anything, it is meditation”, said Gautam Buddha.

The word mediation is derived from two Latin words: meditari (to think, to dwell upon, and to exercise the mind) and the mederi (to heal). It is originally from Sanskrit word “medha” which means wisdom. Buddha is one of the biggest proponents in the meditation history. Buddha has been also known as one of the biggest meditation representations around since 500 B.C.(Jones, 2008).

It has also been said that meditation has originated from shamatha, which is the Sanskrit term for the basic foundation of calm and relaxed bare attention. Such calm acknowledging is the essential and fundamental step, a ‘’letting go’’ that allows the meditator to access the next stages (Austin, 2006).

Meditation or “dhyana” is an extreme form of concentration. It allows your mind to focus on one thing and detaches you from all worldly things. Meditation is one of the 8 Limbs of Yoga. It is believed that all divine powers live in the heart and meditation is the only route to dive deep into your heart.

Some of the health benefits of meditation are:-Reduces anxiety attacks as it lowers the levels of

blood lactate.Builds self confidence. Helps to keep blood pressure normal.Reduces stress and tension.Increases concentration and strengthens the mind.Helps to reduce heart disease.Helps with weight loss.

1.2. Statement of Problem

Schools are recognizing that children today are experiencing more anxiety and stress than ever before. Research highlights this growing concern

• A study shows that the percentage of children aged 5-17 using antidepressants more than doubled between 1993 and 2003(Kaiser,May 29, 2013),which could be reduced by using meditation

According to the Department of Health & Human Services, mental health problems affect one in every five young people at any given time, and the rate of depression among adolescents may be as high as one in eight. Researchers have also found that among 9 to 17 year-olds, as many as 13 of every 100 young people have an anxiety disorder, and these children often have more than one disorder.(Orsatti M ,May 29, 2013)

A study of more than 3,000 children in the San Francisco Unified School District found a dramatic improvement in math test scores and overall academic performance among students who practiced Transcendental Meditation, a form of mediation that promotes relaxation and “an awakening” of the mind. The study also found a decrease in student suspensions, expulsions and dropout rates.

(Orsatti M ,May 29, 2013)

According to Dayna Macy, communication director for Yoga Journal magazine, there were 1 million U.S. Yoga practitioners in 1990.

A Roper poll commissioned by Yoga Journal in 1994 found there were 6 million Yoga practitioners in the United States at that time, with 1.86 million of them being regular practitioners, and another 17 million who expressed interest in Yoga but hadn’t tried it yet.

1.3. Rationale of the Study

College students are particularly prone to psychological distress caused by academic pressures, financial strains and uncertain futures. students of today are bombarded with unnecessary stresses, most that lead to health problems later down the line. Among these are hypertension (high blood pressure), depression and anxiety.

Meditation practices can assist students in their studies, and it has proven to be one of the more effective methods to eliminate stresses and depression. Just sitting in a lone state of mind, clearing your mind for any short amount of time, and freeing your mind of all it's troubles can be helpful. Meditation techniques can help college students relax and re-focus their energy.

A study conducted by American University, for publication in the American Journal of Hypertension in December of 2009, revealed that students taking part in meditation exercises displayed lower blood pressure, as well as an improvement in their mental health.

A study found that African Americans with heart disease who regularly practiced the Transcendental Meditation technique were 48 percent less likely to have a heart attack, stroke, or die from all causes compared with African Americans who attended a health education class over more than five years.

Hence college students faces different stressful situation in their student life. The research has found that meditation lowers stress , increase concentration in student .so I want to study whether the students of pinnacle academy has knowledge on importance of meditation or not.

1.4. Significance of the Study

The finding of the study might help the planner, policy maker and curriculum planner to plan and implement program on importance of meditation.

This study might explore the perception, existing trend & attitude of secondary & higher secondary students towards meditation.

This study provides knowledge and attitude towards meditation among higher secondary students of Nepal.

Finding of this study might provide baseline information regarding knowledge of meditation for further researcher.

1.5. Research Question

1. What is the knowledge and importance about meditation among higher secondary level students of pinnacle college?

1.6. Objectives of the Study

1.6.1.General Objective:

To assess knowledge regarding importance of meditation among higher secondary level students.

1.7. Operational Definition

Meditation: focus one’s mind for a period of time, in silence for religious or spiritual purposes or as a method of relaxation

Knowledge: the ability of respondents to answer about meditation and its importance

Higher Secondary level Students: Only students of grade 12 science faculty of pinnacle academy.

1.8. Variables

1.8.1 Independent Variables: Age Religion Education Health status Peer ,family influences Mass Media Parents occupation

1.8.2. Dependent Variables

Knowledge on importance of meditation among higher secondary level students.

1.9 Conceptual Framework

Knowledge regarding importance of meditation among higher secondary

students

age

religion

Mass media

Health status

Peer,family

influences

Education

1.10. Limitation of the Study

Due to time constraint, the sample size will be small. The findings of study may not generalize in large

population.The study will be limited up to the exploration of the

students’ knowledge only.Budget constraint.

1.11. Ethical Consideration

A request letter will be taken to higher secondary level college.

Permission will be taken by higher secondary level college’s principal to conduct the research.

Both verbal and written consent of the respondents will be taken.

Privacy and confidentiality will be maintainedAnonymity of the respondent will be maintained.

3.1. Research Design

A descriptive Cross Sectional analytical study will be done in this study

3.2. Study Site and Population

3.2.1. Study Site

The study will be conducted among class 12 science students of Pinnacle college, Lagankhel, Lalitpur. The study area will be selected purposively.

3.2.2. Study Population

Higher secondary level students, class 12 ,science faculty, 200 male and female students of pinnacle Adacemy.

3.3. Sampling

3.3.1. Sampling Frame

List of all higher secondary level students (class 12 science stream) of pinnacle college

There are 200 students.

3.3.2. Sampling SizeSample size is 200 that is total number of students in class

12 , science faculty of pinnacle college.

Biology group=100

40%0f 100=40

Physics group=100

40%of 100=40

Total sample size=40+40=80

3.3.3. Sampling Technique

Respondents will be selected by using probability randomized sampling technique

Sampling Framework

Study Sample=

200

Biology Group=

100

Physical Group=

100

40 40

3.4. Tools and Techniques of Data Collection

Tools:Questionnaire Technique:Self –administered structured

questionnaire will be used

3.5. Data Processing, Analysis and Presentation

Data editing and coding: All the completed questionnaires will be edited on the same day of data collection to ensure if the data are filled correctly and completely.

Data analysis: Analysis will be done by using Statistical Package for Social Science(SPSS) 16.0 computer software.

Presentation: The presentation of analysed data in the tables.

4. Work planActivities 1st week 2nd week 3rd week 4th week 5th week 6th

weekTopic selection

Literature review

Proposal writing and presentation

Tool development

Data collection

Data analysis

Report and submission

5. Budget PlanS.N Particulars Quantity Rate Amount

1. Stationery materialsNotepadsPencilsPensClear bags

12 pieces10 pieces10 pieces5 pieces

205 1525

24050150125

2. Questionnaires Printing and photocopy

100 10 1000

4. Travelling expenses 1000

5. Report making 2000

6. Miscellaneous 2000

7. Total 17565

6. References

http://www.project-Meditation.org/benifits-of-meditation.html.

Orsatti M (2023),Meditation helps kids chill out, reduce impulsivity, ABC News.

Austin, J. 2006. Zen-Brain Reflections. Cambridge : The MIT Press

7. Research Instruments

Questionnaire