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Cultivating Positive Mindsets: The Role of Gratitude in Fostering Pratipaká¹£abhÄ vanÄ in Young Adults

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  • Tushita Tandon

    (Indraprastha College for Women, University of Delhi, Delhi, India)

  • Nikita Abrol

    (Indraprastha College for Women, University of Delhi, Delhi, India)

  • Bidisha Dutta

    (Indraprastha College for Women, University of Delhi, Delhi, India)

  • Mannu Brahmi

    (National Resource Centre for Value Education in Engineering (NRCVEE), Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, India)

  • Heenal Dete

    (Ramnarain Ruia Autonomous College, University of Mumbai, Mumbai, India)

Abstract

Background: New generations of youth raised in environments dominated by digital devices and consumptive lifestyles face unprecedented challenges. This study explores Pratipaká¹£abhÄ vanÄ , an ancient Indian technique that fosters gratitude, as a potential way to combat negative thinking and enhance resilience among youth. Objectives: The study investigates the influence of negative thinking on young adults and the effectiveness of Pratipaká¹£abhÄ vanÄ as a coping strategy. The goals aimed to analyze the philosophical and historical base of Pratipaká¹£abhÄ vanÄ , especially its function as a promoter of positive mental attitudes and how gratitude practices transform a pessimistic mind into a positive one. Methods: The study employed thematic analysis to discern patterns and themes in the participants’ responses. A systematic survey method was used to collect data from 75 adult university students, investigating their encounters with negative and positive ideas and methods of conveying gratitude. Results: Thematic analysis yielded five key themes: Ä€tmabodha (self-knowledge and self-actualization), Saá¹ vÄ da Bandhava (nurturing relationships and community support), Santoá¹£a Svasthya (health and wellbeing), Buddhi PrakÄ Å›ana (wisdom and for educational opportunities), AdhyÄ tma Anubhava (spiritual enlightenment and empathy), and KalÄ Saá¹ ská¹›ti (spiritual awakening and for empathy). The themes portray the potential for cognitive restructuring and emotional resilience in young people. Conclusion: The results illustrated the application of Pratipaká¹£abhÄ vanÄ in fostering positive reevaluations of challenging situations by participants from a modern educational setup. A combination of classical Indian and contemporary Western psychological theories provides a comprehensive way to optimize the mental health of young people. The results have implications for mental health practitioners, legislators, and schools.

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  • Tushita Tandon & Nikita Abrol & Bidisha Dutta & Mannu Brahmi & Heenal Dete, 2024. "Cultivating Positive Mindsets: The Role of Gratitude in Fostering Pratipaká¹£abhÄ vanÄ in Young Adults," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 8(16), pages 1-14, October.
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