Title: Mindfulness-Based Interventions and Life Satisfaction among Potential Retirees in Ibadan, Nigeria
Authors: Adesoye Sunday Idowu and David Akinlolu Adeyemo
Volume: 9
Issue: 5
Pages: 380-386
Publication Date: 2025/05/28
Abstract:
This study investigated the effects of Mindfulness-Based Interventions (MBIs) on life satisfaction among prospective retirees in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria, using resilience as a moderator. Employing a quasi-experimental pre-test and post-test control group design, 37 public servants within five years of retirement were purposively selected from two randomly chosen local government areas. Participants with low life satisfaction were assigned to either an intervention group (n = 16) receiving an eight-week MBI programme or a control group (n = 21) with no intervention during the study period. Life satisfaction was measured using the Riverside Life Satisfaction Scale (RLSS), while resilience was assessed with the Resilience Scale by Wagnild and Young. Ethical approval was obtained, and informed consent secured. Data were analysed using Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) to control for baseline differences. Results revealed a significant main effect of mindfulness intervention on life satisfaction (F(2,49) = 5.763, p = .006, ?² = .490), indicating higher life satisfaction among those exposed to MBIs compared to controls. Resilience did not have a significant main effect, nor was there a significant interaction between mindfulness intervention and resilience. These findings suggest that mindfulness training independently enhances life satisfaction among retirees, providing a valuable psychological resource during retirement transition. The study recommends integrating MBIs into pre-retirement counselling to support emotional wellbeing. Limitations include the small sample size and the focus on a single urban location. Future research should explore longitudinal impacts and broader populations to validate and extend these findings.