A study to assess the effectiveness of Rajyoga meditation on psychological wellbeing among nursing students of Bhopal nursing college, BMHRC, Bhopal (MP)

Introduction Meditation, originating from the Latin term ‘Mederi’ meaning ‘to heal,’ is recognized as a method of self-restoration. Rajyoga Meditation facilitates an inner awakening, activating latent energies and enhancing spiritual consciousness related to the self, the Supreme, time, and the world. This introspective practice aids individuals in identifying the root causes of their challenges and discovering solutions, thereby transitioning from reactive behaviors to thoughtful responses, culminating in harmonious living. Aim To evaluate the effectiveness of Rajyoga Meditation on the psychological wellbeing of nursing students at Bhopal Nursing College, BMHRC, Bhopal (MP). Materials and methods A true experimental pre-test and post-test control group design was employed, involving 50 nursing students selected through simple random sampling from Bhopal Nursing College, BMHRC, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. After obtaining informed consent, data were collected using standardized tools: a demographic data sheet and the Oxford Happiness Questionnaire (OHQ). Ethical clearance was obtained from the Ethics and Scientific Committees of BMHRC. The experimental group received a Power Point assisted Rajyoga Meditation intervention following the pre-test. Results In the experimental group, pre-test happiness levels indicated 68% (17 students) as “Rather Happy: Pretty Happy” and 32% (8 students) as “Not particularly Happy or Unhappy.” Post-intervention, 76% (19 students) reported being “Very Happy,” and 24% (6 students) as “Rather Happy: Pretty Happy.” The control group showed minimal changes. The experimental group's mean psychological wellbeing scores improved from 4.27 (SD = 0.43) pre-test to 5.12 (SD = 0.34) post-test, while the control group's scores changed from 4.23 (SD = 0.41) to 4.39 (SD = 0.39). The results were statistically significant, indicating the effectiveness of Rajyoga Meditation in enhancing psychological wellbeing.