Cultivating Positive Mindsets: The Role of Gratitude in Fostering Pratipaká¹£abhÄ vanÄ in Young Adults

Background: New generations of youth raised in environments dominated by digital devices and consumptive lifestyles face unprecedented challenges. This study explores Pratipaká¹£abhÄ vanÄ , an ancient Indian technique that fosters gratitude, as a potential way to combat negative thinking and enhance resilience among youth. Objectives: The study investigates the influence of negative thinking on young adults and the effectiveness of Pratipaká¹£abhÄ vanÄ as a coping strategy. The goals aimed to analyze the philosophical and historical base of Pratipaká¹£abhÄ vanÄ , especially its function as a promoter of positive mental attitudes and how gratitude practices transform a pessimistic mind into a positive one. Methods: The study employed thematic analysis to discern patterns and themes in the participants’ responses. A systematic survey method was used to collect data from 75 adult university students, investigating their encounters with negative and positive ideas and methods of conveying gratitude. Results: Thematic analysis yielded five key themes: Ä€tmabodha (self-knowledge and self-actualization), Saá¹ vÄ da Bandhava (nurturing relationships and community support), Santoá¹£a Svasthya (health and wellbeing), Buddhi PrakÄ Å›ana (wisdom and for educational opportunities), AdhyÄ tma Anubhava (spiritual enlightenment and empathy), and KalÄ Saá¹ ská¹›ti (spiritual awakening and for empathy). The themes portray the potential for cognitive restructuring and emotional resilience in young people. Conclusion: The results illustrated the application of Pratipaká¹£abhÄ vanÄ in fostering positive reevaluations of challenging situations by participants from a modern educational setup. A combination of classical Indian and contemporary Western psychological theories provides a comprehensive way to optimize the mental health of young people. The results have implications for mental health practitioners, legislators, and schools.