Exploring the Impact of Reiki on Anxiety, Body Image, Self-Efficacy and Procrastination in Overweight College-Going Young Adults

Overweight and obesity among young adults have been increasingly associated with psychological concerns such as anxiety, negative body image, low self-efficacy, and heightened procrastination. Complementary and alternative therapies like Reiki have gained attention for their potential role in promoting psychological well-being. The present study aims to explore the effectiveness of Reiki as an intervention in reducing anxiety and procrastination while improving body image satisfaction and self-efficacy among overweight college-going young adults. A pre–post intervention design was adopted with a sample of 30 overweight participants selected using purposive sampling based on Body Mass Index (BMI). Standardized psychological scales were administered before and after a structured Reiki intervention. Statistical analysis was conducted using paired sample t-tests. The findings are expected to provide empirical evidence regarding the utility of Reiki as a holistic intervention for psychological health in overweight young adults and contribute to the growing literature on mind–body therapies in mental health.