Effect of Yoga on Psychological Wellbeing in Adolescence: Control Study

Abstract

CONTEXT: According the scripture, divine and quality are talk in the Bhagavadgita to culture our emotion for our growth in the spiritual life. These qualities can be influence by yoga practices. AIM: To examine the effect of Yoga on Psychological Well-being in Adolescence. SETTINGS AND DESIGN: This is two group pre-post control design study comprised of 86 samples (41 females and 45 males). Participants age ranged from 13 to 21 years with a mean age of 15.39 years (SD= 1.79). The subjects were from Shri Ganganagar, Rajasthan India. Sample encompasses students of Government Senior Secondary School. METHODS AND MATERIAL: Participants were given questionnaire packets including demographic details, Mindfulness Attention Awareness Scale, General Health Questionnaire and Positive affect and Negative affect Scale, Short warwick-edinburg mantal well-being scale. This study was conducted at Rajasthan. RESULTS: In the current study the positive significant improvement was seen following a month of Yoga practice in MAAS, GHQ, PANAS, SWEMWBS whereas in control group MAAS had improved. Other variable like, GHQ, PANAS, SWEMWBS did not found significant changes in control group. The magnitude of the changes was higher in the yoga group in comparison to control group. The PANAS negative effect found significantly improved better in comparison to control group. CONCLUSIONS: In summary, the current study has shown enhancement of mindfulness, wellbeing and positive emotion and reduction of negative emotions and psychological distress in the experimental group compared to control condition. This study will be a boon for youth in India to overcome their psychological disturbance. Current study adds to the emerging literature of yoga based intervention on psychological wellbeing.