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@article{185913,
        author = {USHA JYOTI GUPTA},
        title = {Enhancing Resilience as a Protective Factor Against External Locus of Control in Orphan Adolescents: The Role of Mindfulness-Based Interventions in Emotion Regulation},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {5},
        pages = {4173-4181},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=185913},
        abstract = {The adolescent population living in orphanages often experiences significant psychological challenges, including low resilience and an external locus of control. These factors increase their vulnerability to stress, anxiety, and depression. This study aimed to investigate whether increased resilience could act as a protective factor against an external locus of control in orphaned adolescents (ages 16–18, N = 50) from Dehradun, Uttarakhand. Additionally, it explored the effectiveness of mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) in regulating these psychological factors. Using an experimental framework, participants underwent an eight-week MBI program designed to enhance emotional regulation and cultivate resilience. Pre- and post-intervention assessments were conducted using standardised psychological scales, and the data were analysed using SPSS. The results showed a statistically significant reduction in the external locus of control (p < .1) and marked improvements in resilience, stress management, and overall psychological well-being. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses indicated that MBIs effectively strengthened internal coping mechanisms, leading to a shift from external to internal control. These findings suggest that resilience serves as a key protective buffer against maladaptive cognitive tendencies in orphaned adolescents, while mindfulness training provides a scalable and practical intervention strategy. Incorporating MBIs into institutional care may promote long-term emotional stability, mitigate mental health risks, and equip adolescents with adaptive coping skills.},
        keywords = {resilience, external locus of control, mindfulness-based intervention, orphaned adolescents, protective factors.},
        month = {November},
        }