A Study on the Impact of Daily Prayer on Stress Resilience in Working Adults in Bengaluru

Abstract

This study investigates the influence of daily prayer on stress resilience among 100 working adults (aged 25–50) in Bengaluru. Utilizing a comparative, cross-sectional design, participants were divided into Daily Prayer Practitioners (n=50) and non-practitioners (n=50). Data were collected via the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10), Daily Spiritual Experience Scale (DSES), and Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC). Descriptive analysis indicated that practitioners reported higher mean coping scores (M = 4.10, SD = 0.54) compared to non-practitioners (M = 3.22, SD = 0.83), reflecting better emotional stability and adaptability. However, inferential statistics (One-way ANOVA, p = 0.419; Chi-square, p = 0.271) revealed no statistically significant differences between the groups, suggesting prayer is a supportive resource but not an independent predictor of resilience in this sample. The findings highlight the value of integrating reflective practices into workplace wellness to support employee mental health.