Impact of Pranayama and Mindfulness Meditation on Aggression and Anxiety among Visually Impaired Students
Nitai Biswas, D. K. Dureha
International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR) August 5, 2024 DOI: 10.21275/sr24822125041 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Randomized controlled trial Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 30 |
| Population | Visually impaired students |
| Interventions | Pranayama Mindfulness Meditation |
| Duration | 13 weeks (four days per week) |
| Topics | Anxiety Breathwork Meditation |
| Keywords | Education |
| Key findings | The experimental group that practiced Pranayama and Mindfulness Meditation for 13 weeks showed a significant reduction in aggression and anxiety levels compared with the control group, which received no intervention. |
Abstract
This study aimed to investigate the impact of Pranayama and Mindfulness Meditation on reducing aggression and anxietyamong visually impaired students.Thirty (30) students were purposively selected and divided into an experimental group and a control group.The experimental group underwent a 13weeks (Four days per week) training regimen involving Pranayama and Mindfulness Meditation, while the control group received no intervention.Pre -test and post -test scores on aggression and anxiety were compared.The findings revealed a significant reduction in aggression and anxiety levels in the experimental group, highlighting the potential benefits of these practices for visually impaired students.
Comparable studies
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