Beyond Distraction: Investigating the Emotional and Societal Roots of Delayed Self-Realization in Indian Youth

Author(s)	Chinthada Divakar
Country	India
Abstract	This qualitative study examines why many Indian youth experience emotional clarity and purpose only after completing formal education. Through interviews and reflective journals from 20 participants aged 18–25, the research identifies how emotional neglect, academic pressure, and media-driven consumerism delay self-realization. It proposes practical interventions—emotional intelligence education, mindfulness practices, and media literacy—to support earlier emotional development and decision-making.
Keywords	Emotional intelligence, youth distraction, consumer identity, self-realization, mindfulness in education, Indian youth development, media influence
Field	Sociology > Education
Published In	Volume 7, Issue 4, July-August 2025
Published On	2025-07-03
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i04.49975
Short DOI	https://doi.org/g9r7pg

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