The Effects of SKT Meditation Therapy Techniques 1 and 2 on Stress Levels among Public Health Students at a University in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province
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meditation therapy; SKT; stressAbstract
Stress among university students is a significant issue that affects mental health and academic performance. This research aimed to study the effects of SKT Meditation Therapy (Techniques 1 and 2) on stress levels among public health students. A sample of 50 participants was selected through purposive sampling and divided into a control group (n = 25) and an experimental group (n = 25). The research instruments included the SKT Meditation Therapy program (Techniques 1 and 2), the Suan Prung Stress Test (SPST-20), and a meditation effectiveness questionnaire developed by the researchers. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and t-tests. The results revealed that after participating in the program, the experimental group had significantly lower mean stress scores compared to their pre-test scores and the control group's scores. In conclusion, SKT Meditation Therapy (Techniques 1 and 2) can effectively reduce student stress. Therefore, educational institutions should consider organizing SKT meditation training to enhance students' mental health self-care skills by integrating it into coursework or extracurricular activities to support long-term stress management.
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