Effectiveness of Yoga on the Happiness Level of Middle School Students

Author: DR. SARITA SHARMA and MS. DOMINICA ANTHONY

Published On: 2025-05-10

DOI: https://doi.org/10.70127/irjedt.vol.8.issue05.248

The present research aims to investigate the effectiveness of yoga on the happiness levels of middle school students. A quasi-experimental design was adopted with a control group (n=66) from Parijat Higher Secondary School and an experimental group (n=68) from School Kids Care, Indore. The experimental group underwent a 45-day yoga intervention. The R.L. Bhardwaj and P.R. Das Happiness Scale was used as the assessment tool. The data were analyzed using the Kolmogorov- Smirnov test, Levene’s test, and ANCOVA. Results demonstrated a statistically significant increase in happiness levels in the experimental group. Item-wise interpretation of the reaction scale also indicated a positive student perception towards yoga. The findings support integrating yoga into school curricula to enhance student well-being.

Keywords: Yoga, Happiness, Middle School Students, Psychological Well-being, Emotional Regulation