The Effect of Mindful Prayer on Perceived Stress and Psychological Well-Being Among Adults
Abstract: Perceived stress adversely impacts psychological well-being and daily functioning among adults. While secular mindfulness and traditional prayer independently serve as emotional regulation mechanisms, limited research explores their integrative efficacy. This study evaluated the effect of a 10-day mindful prayer intervention- incorporating attentional mindfulness into Islamic Namaz-on perceived stress and psychological well-being among adults ($N = 100$, aged 25-45 years). Utilizing a mixed-method pre-test-post-test design, quantitative changes were measured via the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10) and Ryff's Psychological Well-Being Scale (PWB-18), complemented by qualitative semi-structured interviews. Paired-samples $t$-tests revealed a statistically significant reduction in perceived stress, $t(99) = 37.08$, $p
Keywords: Mindful prayer, perceived stress, psychological well-being, Islamic Namaz, psychospiritual intervention, mindfulness
How to Cite?: Muhammed Yaseen Albakari, "The Effect of Mindful Prayer on Perceived Stress and Psychological Well-Being Among Adults", Volume 15 Issue 10, October 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 2053-2055, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=MR261029160347, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/MR261029160347