Abstract
US college students face psychological challenges from academic pressure and social demands. Informal mindfulness practices may help reduce stress and improve mental well-being. Previous studies have looked at informal contemplative practices in daily life. However, none have studied skincare as a mindfulness practice. This study investigates whether incorporating informal mindfulness into skincare routines can enhance well-being, life satisfaction, and mindfulness in US college students.
Over a 14-day experimental period, approximately 150 participants were assigned to one of the three groups: a mindful skincare group, a descriptive skincare group, or a no-intervention group. The Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS), the PERMA Profiler scale (PERMA), and the Mindful Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS) were administered on Days 0 and 14 to measure changes in life satisfaction, psychological well-being, and state mindfulness. An additional Awareness and Engagement questionnaire was administered daily to measure the level of commitment and involvement of participants during the mindful experimental process.
The study hypothesized that the mindful skincare group would demonstrate an increase in life satisfaction, well-being, and state mindfulness compared to the no-intervention group. It was predicted that skincare, when practiced mindfully, would serve as a contributing factor to enhanced psychological outcomes.
Faculty Advisor
Dr. Carol Patrick
Department/Program
Psychology
Submission Type
in-person poster
Date
4-12-2026
Rights
Copyright the Author(s)
Recommended Citation
Patrick, Carol and Xie, Tianhui
(2026)
"The Efficacy of Informal Mindfulness Practices Towards Enhancing Psychological Well-Being and Life Satisfaction Among College Students,"
SACAD: Scholarly Activities: Vol. 2026, Article 111.
Available at:
https://scholars.fhsu.edu/sacad/vol2026/iss2026/111
