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Reducing Problematic Internet Use and Improving Well-Being in Adolescents Through Online Yoga Meditation: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Sponsor: Tilburg University
Summary
This randomized controlled trial investigated the effects of an online Sahaja Yoga meditation program on problematic internet use, mental well-being, self-esteem, and psychological distress among adolescents and youth in the United States. Participants aged 12-18 years were randomly assigned to either a six-week online meditation intervention or a waitlist control group. The meditation sessions were delivered online by experienced adolescent practitioners of Sahaja Yoga meditation under adult supervision. All participants completed standardized self-report questionnaires before and after the intervention period. The study examined whether participation in the meditation program was associated with improvements in mental well-being and self-esteem, as well as reductions in problematic internet use and psychological distress. A follow-up assessment was also conducted for participants in the intervention group.
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
12 Years - 18 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
204
Start Date
2025-02-02
Completion Date
2025-09-07
Last Updated
2026-05-14
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Sahaja Yoga Meditation Program
A 6-week online Sahaja Yoga meditation program consisting of 24 guided meditation sessions delivered four times per week.
Waitlist control group
Participants served as a waitlist control group during the initial 6-week study period and received the intervention after completion of the post-test assessment.
Locations (1)
Sahaja Yoga Meditation Virginia
Chantilly, Virginia, United States