Effect Of Transcendental Meditation And Stress Management Program On Anxiety Score- A Comparative Study
| Main Author: | Sadhana S. Mendhurwar |
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| Format: | Article Journal |
| Bahasa: | eng |
| Terbitan: |
, 2012
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| Online Access: |
https://zenodo.org/record/4468771 |
Daftar Isi:
- Background and Objectives: Stress is an inevitable part of life. Stress can be evaluated by measuring anxiety score. In the present study effect of TM and Stress management program on anxiety score was studied. Method: For present study 150 volunteers between 20 - 40 years were selected in two groups each containing 75 volunteers. Group I volunteers were trained for TM. After training period they practiced TM every day 20 minutes for 6 weeks. Group II volunteers were subjected to stress management program where they practiced various breathing exercises, some asana and relaxation technique for 20 minutes for 6 weeks. Anxiety score was measured by using clinical anxiety scale (C.A.S.) before and after the TM and stress management program in each volunteer. Result: Comparison of results of TM and stress management program for anxiety score was done by statistical analysis. Stress management program was more effective in causing reduction in anxiety score in males and females, however anxiety score reduction was found significantly in females as compared to males who practiced TM. Interpretation and conclusion: From the present study it is concluded that Stress management program is more effective than TM in reducing anxiety score. In the present study volunteers practiced TM and Stress management program only for 6 weeks .Practicing TM or Stress management program for a longer time may be more effective and therefore should be studied.