Effectiveness of a digital mindfulness intervention on reducing rumination among Indian college students: A randomized controlled trial
Abstract
Objective: This study examined whether a brief online mindfulness program could reduce negative rumination among Indian college students. Methods: A randomized controlled pre–post design was used with 50 participants (25 intervention, 25 control). The intervention group completed a four-week audio-guided mindfulness program delivered via WhatsApp or email. Rumination was measured using the Ruminative Responses Scale (RRS), including the brooding and reflective pondering subscales. Results: The intervention group showed a significantly greater reduction in overall rumination (mean decrease = 7.1) compared to the control group (mean decrease = 0.8), p
Fields of Study & Subjects
Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions
Digital Mental Health Interventions
Anxiety
Depression
Psychometrics
Treatment
Cognitive Processes
Publication details
- Journal / source
- International Journal of Psychology Sciences
- Volume
- 8
- Issue
- 2
- Pages
- 19–20
- Publication date
- 1 February 2026
- Language
- EN