Could Mindfulness Predict Nursing Students' Happiness? Implications for Nursing Education
Mahmood Al Maawali1, Aziza Al Sawafi1, Yousef Abu Shindi1
1College of Education, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman.
SAGE Open Nursing
|July 23, 2026
Summary
Mindfulness is linked to reduced fear of missing out (FoMO) and increased happiness in nursing students. Integrating mindfulness training can enhance student well-being and professional readiness.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Psychological Well-being
- Mindfulness Studies
Background:
- Nursing students face significant academic and emotional stressors impacting mental health.
- Managing stress is crucial for academic success and professional development in nursing.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess mindfulness, fear of missing out (FoMO), and happiness levels in Omani nursing students.
- To investigate the relationships between mindfulness, FoMO, and happiness, considering demographic factors.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study involving 137 nursing students.
- Utilized validated self-report scales: Mindful Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS), Personal Happiness Index-13 (PHI-13), and FoMO Scale.
- Data analysis included correlation and hierarchical regression.
Main Results:
- Mindfulness levels varied by year of study and GPA.
- Mindfulness negatively correlated with FoMO (r = -.426) and positively with happiness (r = .354).
- Mindfulness explained 12.6% of happiness variance; FoMO added predictive power after controlling for mindfulness.
Conclusions:
- Mindfulness is associated with lower FoMO and higher happiness in nursing students.
- Mindfulness training may enhance psychological well-being and preparedness for nursing practice.
- Further research is needed to establish causality due to the cross-sectional design.
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