Volume : 11, Issue : 4, APR 2025

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

KALPNA CHOUDHARY, DR. PRAVEEN RANA

Abstract

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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