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EFFECT OF YOGA INTERVENTION ON SELF-CONTROL, SELF-EFFICACY, AND AGGRESSION AMONG SCHOOL STUDENTS

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  • 1. RESEARCH SCHOLAR, SHRI KHUSHAL DAS UNIVERSITY, HANUMANGARH.
  • 2. ASST. PROFESSOR, SHRI KHUSHAL DAS UNIVERSITY, HANUMANGARH.

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The contemporary education system emphasizes physical and cognitive development but often neglects mental health, contributing to issues like aggression, poor self-control, and low self-efficacy among school children. This study examined the efficacy of a one-month yoga intervention on these psychological outcomes in 102 students aged 13-17 years. Participants were randomly assigned to a yoga group or a control group. The yoga group engaged in a structured program of asanas, pranayama, and relaxation techniques three times a week, while the control group continued their regular routines. Assessments using the Reactive and Proactive Aggression Questionnaire, Brief Self-Control Scale, and General Self-Efficacy Scale were conducted at baseline and post-intervention. Results indicated significant reductions in aggression and improvements in self-control and self-efficacy in the yoga group, with no changes in the control group. These findings suggest that yoga can enhance psychological well-being in school settings, offering a valuable complement to traditional education.

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