Effects of Yoga on Physical Fitness, Happiness, and Positive Psychological Capital (PsyCap) of Undergraduate Students at Prince of Songkla University
Keywords:
Yoga, Physical Fitness, Undergraduate Students, Happiness, Positive Psychological Capital, PsyCapAbstract
This quasi-experimental research aimed to study the effects of Yoga on physical fitness, happiness and positive psychological capital (PsyCap) of undergraduate students at Prince of Songkla University. Sample was 76 students who voluntarily enrolled in Yoga study and in-class practice with certified yoga instructor for 90 minutes once a week and self-practice 2 times weekly for 8 weeks. Data were collected in the first semester of academic year 2019. Research instruments used in data collection were a Physical Fitness record Form, the Thai Happiness Indicators (TMHI-15) questionnaire, as well as a Positive Psychological Capital (PsyCap) questionnaire. Instruments were tested for reliability with Cronbach’s alpha coefficient, yielding values of 0.96 and 0.98, respectively. Data was then analyzed by comparison for physical fitness, happiness, and PsyCap between before and after yoga practice, using paired t-test. The study’s results indicated the following.
After receiving yoga program, physical fitness indicators of students, such as mean systolic blood pressure, and mean respiratory rate, were statistically significant lower than before Yoga practice (p< .001), while flexibility of lower black and hamstring muscles (sit and reach rating) were significantly higher than before yoga practice, at p<.01.
The average score for happiness was significantly higher after yoga program than before (p<.001).
The average score for PsyCap was significantly higher after yoga program (p<.001).
Therefore, research findings suggest that students should practice yoga regularly and continuously so as to enhance holistic health and positive psychological capital.
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