The Impact of Heartfulness Program on Loneliness in High School Students in the US

The Impact of Heartfulness Program on Loneliness in High School Students in the US

This quantitative study assesses the baseline loneliness scores in all the high school students in the US. Assessments at baseline will include the UCLA loneliness scale. The Google form questionnaire will ask the high schoolers for their email address and their parent's email address (if they are under 18). The form will also include a question eliciting interest in participation in the 4-weeks Heartfulness program. The program will include tools that promote a heart-based nurturing environment focusing on relaxation, positivity, and developing growth mindsets.

The specific aims of the study are:

1. To assess the current level of loneliness in high school students through the UCLA loneliness scale.
2. To assess the beneficial impact of the Heartfulness program on loneliness in high school students in the US.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Participants are High School students in the US and willing to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria:

• Non-English speaking high school students in the US and those with mental health diagnoses such as Major Depressive Disorder and Anxiety disorders.