Effectiveness of Serenity Program on smart phone addiction and knowledge among adolescents and its impact on sleep quality mental wellbeing and academic performance at selected higher secondary schools in Dindigul District

This study investigates the effectiveness of the serenity program, a mindfulness-based intervention combining breathing exercises, meditation, and video-based education in reducing smartphone addiction and improving sleep quality, mental well-being, and academic performance among adolescents aged 13-16 years in selected higher secondary schools in Dindigul District, Tamil Nadu. Using a cluster randomized controlled trial with 250 participants, the research measures outcome through the Smartphone Addiction Scale Short Version, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scale, and Academic Performance Scale with assessments at multiple intervals over six months. The program is delivered four times a week for 30 minutes, aiming to foster healthier smartphone habits, enhance self-regulation, and promote overall well-being, with the expectation of reduced addiction scores, better sleep, improved mental health, and higher academic performance.