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Mindfulness, Meditation, and Moral Development: A Perspective on Youth Empowerment

Author Affiliations

  • 1Department of Home Sciences, Government Post Graduate College, Gopeshwar, Chamoli, Uttarakhand, India

Res. J. Family, Community and Consumer Sci., Volume 13, Issue (2), Pages 44-46, July,27 (2025)

Abstract

In the current era of rapid change and psychosocial stress, youth are increasingly in need of tools that nurture inner stability, ethical clarity, and emotional well-being. This paper explores the role of mindfulness and meditation as transformative practices for fostering moral development and empowering young individuals. Drawing from the interdisciplinary foundation of Home Science—including child development, family dynamics, and value education—this study examines how integrating spiritual practices into daily life and educational settings can enhance self-awareness, emotional regulation, empathy, and responsible decision-making among adolescents. The paper also highlights practical approaches for parents, educators, and community stakeholders to cultivate these practices within culturally relevant and developmentally appropriate frameworks. Emphasis is placed on how such holistic interventions not only promote individual growth but also contribute to healthier families and more compassionate communities.

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