The Relative Contribution of Mindfulness to Psychological Immunity Among Students at the Hashemite University

Abstract

This research examined the relative role of Mindfulness in psychological immunity among students at Hashemite University. A descriptive predictive design was applied. The study sample consisted of 432 male and female students from the Faculty of Educational Sciences at Hashemite University, selected via simple random sampling during the first semester of the 2025/2026 academic year. Two instruments prepared by the researchers were used, one on Mindfulness, the other on psychological immunity. The psychometric characteristics of both instruments were determined prior to their use. The results showed that the participants' total level of Mindfulness was moderate (M = 3.64), and their total level of psychological immunity was also moderate (M = 3.54). A simple linear regression analysis indicated that Mindfulness was a significant predictor of students' psychological immunity. The results indicated a significant positive relationship between the two variables (R = 0.689), and Mindfulness explained a majority (47.5%) of the variance in psychological immunity (R2 = 0.475). Mindfulness may be an important psychological resource that enhances students' ability to cope with stress and maintain psychological balance. In light of these results, the study recommends focusing on fostering Mindfulness and psychological immunity among university students by continuously refining the educational strategy and implementing training programs, group guidance activities, and counseling interventions to enhance awareness, emotional regulation, and adaptive coping skills.