Understanding Stress in College Students: The Influence of Mindfulness and Psychological Hardiness

College students face numerous academic, social, and personal challenges that can lead to significant stress, thereby negatively impacting their overall well-being.The study aims to explore the relationships between stress, mindfulness, and psychological hardiness among college students.Utilizing a sample of 348 university students, the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), the Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire (FFMQ), and the Psychological Hardiness Scale (PHS) were used to assess these constructs.The findings of the study reveal a moderate negative correlation between stress and mindfulness (r = -0.399,p < .01),indicating that higher levels of mindfulness are associated with lower stress levels.Additionally, a weak negative correlation has been found between stress and hardiness (r = -0.118,p < .01),suggesting that psychological hardiness contributes to stress resilience, though to a lesser extent than mindfulness.The results of regression analysis further support the predictive role of mindfulness and hardiness in stress reduction, with hardiness emerging as a stronger predictor.These results highlight the potential benefits of mindfulness and psychological hardiness in mitigating stress among college students.