A Study to assess the Level of Knowledge Regarding the
benefits of Yoga among Primary School Teachers of Magadi Rural Schools, Ramanagara
District
Chethan
kumar MR1, Lingaraju.CM2
1Lecturer R.V College of Nursing, Jayanagara 4th
Block Bengaluru
2Asst. Professor. JSS College of Nursing. MG Road,
Mysuru
*Corresponding Author Email: lingarajucm2012@gmail.com
ABSTRACT:
Background: The science of Yoga imbibe itself
the complete essence of the Way of Life, including - Gyan Yoga or philosophy, Bhakti Yoga or path of devotional bliss, Karma Yoga or path of blissful action, and Raja Yoga or path of mind control. Objective: To assess the level of knowledge regarding the
benefits of yoga among Primary school teachers of selected schools, Ramanagara
district. To Determine the Association Between the level of knowledge regarding
the benefits of yoga among Primary school teachers of magadi rural schools with
their selected demographic variables. Methodology: Research design: Non
experimental – descriptive, design. Setting: The present study was conducted in Magadi, rural community area, Ramanagara district. Population: The total population of
the present study comprised of all Primary school teachers in Magadi, rural community area, Ramanagara
district. Sample: Primary school teachers of selected
schools, Ramanagara district. Sample size: The sample size of the
present study consists of 30 Primary school teachers of selected schools,
Ramanagara district. Criteria for sampling selection:
Inclusion Criteria: The
study includes 1. Teachers
who are working in primary schools. 2. Teachers who are available at the time
of data collection. Exclusion criteria: The study excluded. 1. Teachers who are not
willing to participate in the study. 2. Teachers who are not available at the
time of data collection Sampling technique: Non probability – convenience sampling
technique.
Result:
·
Regarding demographic
variables, the maximum number of teachers had age between 31-40 years, 12
(40%). Regarding sex 22 (73%) were female, majority of them were Hindu,
26(87%). Regarding educational qualification, 19 (64%) were B.Ed. Regarding
income, majority of them were above 10001, 11(37%), Types of school, majority
of them were private school, 21 (60%).
·
The result shows that
majority of teachers, 17 (56.6%) of them had moderate level of knowledge, 8
(26.6%) had adequate level of knowledge and remaining 5(16.6%) had inadequate
level of knowledge regarding the benefit of yoga.
The level of knowledge on the benefit of yoga was
significantly associated with education (χ2=4.87, df=1) and
income (χ 2=4.12, df=2) at 5% (P<0.05).
KEYWORDS: Yoga, Primary
School teachers.
INTRODUCTION:
The science of Yoga imbibe itself the complete essence
of the Way of Life, including - Gyan Yoga or philosophy, Bhakti Yoga
or path of devotional bliss, Karma Yoga or path of blissful action, and Raja
Yoga or path of mind control. Raja Yoga is further divided into
eight parts. At the heart of the Raja Yoga system, balancing and
unifying these various approaches, is the practice of Yoga Asana. Yoga is a science of right living and it
works when integrated in our daily life. The word" Yoga" derives from
the Sanskrit word "yuj" which means" to unite or
integrate." Yoga then is about the union of a person's own consciousness
and the universal consciousness. In this sense it is an exercise in moral and
mental cultivation that generates good health (arogya), contributes to
longevity (chirayu) and the total intrinsic discipline culminates into positive
and perennial happiness and peace. Therefore, yoga is said to be indispensable
of the ultimate accomplishment in life. It is a science that affects not only
the conscious self but also the subconscious as well. It is a practical
physiological training (kriya yoga), which if practiced can exalt man to the
'supra mundane level'. Yoga has never been aliens to us. We have been doing it
since we were a baby! Whether it is the Cat Stretch that trengthens the spine
or the Wind-Relieving pose that boosts digestion, you will always find infants
doing some form of yoga throughout the day. Yoga can be many things to many
people. We are determined to help you discover your “Yoga Way of Life!”6
STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM:
A study to assess the level of knowledge regarding the
benefits of yoga among Primary school teachers of Magadi rural schools,
Ramanagara district.
OBJECTIVE OF STUDY:
1. To assess the level of knowledge regarding
the benefits of yoga among Primary school teachers of selected schools,
Ramanagara district.
2. To Determine the Association Between the
level of knowledge regarding the benefits of yoga among Primary school teachers
of magadi rural schools with their selected demographic variables.
RESEARCH HYPOTHESIS:
H1:
There will be significant association between the level of knowledge regarding the benefits
of yoga among Primary school teachers, with their selected demographic Variables.
CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK:
The conceptual framework for the study is based on
interpersonal relational model. Interpersonal relationship is a relationship
maintained between two persons to solve the problem. Here the investigator
maintains interpersonal relationship with the primary school teachers.
Interpersonal relations model was introduced by
Hildegard E. Peplau in 1952. Peplau proposed four phases of interpersonal
relationship which includes orientation, identification, exploitation and
resolution phase
Modified Peplau’s
interpersonal relations model:
Research design:
Non experimental – descriptive, design was used to
assess the level of knowledge
regarding the benefits of yoga among Primary school teachers of selected
schools, Ramanagara district.
Setting:
The present study was conducted in Magadi, rural community area, Ramanagara
district.
Population:
The total population of the present study comprised of
all Primary school teachers in Magadi,
rural community area, Ramanagara district.
Sample:
Primary school teachers of selected schools,
Ramanagara district.
Sample size:
The sample size of the present study consists of 30
Primary school teachers of selected schools, Ramanagara district.
Criteria for sampling selection:
Inclusion Criteria:
The study includes
1. Teachers who are working in primary schools.
2. Teachers who are available at the time of data
collection.
Exclusion criteria:
The study excluded
1. Teachers who are not willing to participate in the
study.
2. Teachers who are not available at the time of data
collection
Sampling technique:
Non probability – convenience sampling technique
Development and description of the tool:
The structured interview schedule consist of three
sections
Section A:
Structured interview schedule for collecting
demographic data of the teachers such as age, sex, religion, marital status,
education, type of school.
Section B:
This section includes structured questionnaire to
assess the level of Knowledge Regarding the benefits of yoga among Primary school teachers of selected schools, Ramanagara district.
Methods of data collection:
Data collection defined as the process of gathering
information needed to address a research problem.
The investigator introduced the self to the Primary school teachers and maintained good communication. Before
collecting data the investigator has informed about the importance of this
study and ascertained the willingness of the participants. The validated
structured questionnaire was used to collect data regarding the benefits of yoga among Primary school
teachers. Since this technique
is feasible and suitable to collect the data from all the samples.
The main study includes about 30 Primary school teachers were selected as subjects. The data was
gathered by using structured interview schedule. Informed consent was taken and
assured regarding the confidentiality of the information.
Plan for data analysis:
The data collected was analyzed by using descriptive
and inferential statistics.
Descriptive statistics:
Frequency, percentage distribution, mean and standard
deviation were used to analyze the level of knowledge regarding the benefits of yoga among Primary school
teachers.
Inferential statistics:
Chi-square test was used to analyze association of the
knowledge regarding the
benefits of yoga among Primary school teachers with their selected demographic variables.
Graph: Percentage distribution of level of knowledge
regarding the benefit of
yoga among Primary school teachers.
Section -A: Demographic variables of Primary school
teachers.
Table–1.1: Frequency and percentage distribution of
teachers according to age, sex, religion, Education, income, type of school. n=30
|
Sl. No
|
Demographic Variable
|
F
|
%
|
Sl. No
|
Demographic Variable
|
F
|
%
|
|
1
|
Age in years
|
|
|
4
|
Educational qualification
|
|
|
|
|
a. 21-30
|
11
|
36
|
|
a. D.Ed
|
11
|
36
|
|
|
b. 31 -40 Years
|
12
|
40
|
|
b. B.Ed
|
19
|
64
|
|
|
c. 40-50 Years
|
7
|
24
|
|
c. Other specify
|
0
|
0
|
|
|
d. 51 Years and above
|
0
|
0
|
5
|
Income
|
|
|
|
2
|
sex
|
|
|
|
a. Below Rs 5000
|
0
|
0
|
|
|
a. Male
|
08
|
27
|
|
b. Rs 5001-7000
|
09
|
30
|
|
|
b.Female
|
22
|
73
|
|
c. Rs7001-10000
|
10
|
33
|
|
3
|
Religion
|
|
|
|
d. Above Rs 10001
|
11
|
37
|
|
|
a. Hindu
|
26
|
87
|
6.
|
Type of school
|
|
|
|
|
b. Muslim
|
4
|
13
|
|
a. Private
|
21
|
60
|
|
|
c. Christian
|
0
|
0
|
|
b.Government
|
09
|
30
|
|
|
d. Others
|
0
|
0
|
|
|
|
|
Section B: Assessment of level of knowledge regarding the benefits of yoga among Primary school
teachers.
Table 1.1: Frequency and percentage distribution of
level of knowledge regarding the benefits of yoga
among Primary school teachers.
n = 30
|
Sl. No
|
Level of knowledge
|
Frequency
|
Percentage
|
|
1.
|
In adequate knowledge (<50%)
|
5
|
16.6
|
|
2.
|
Moderate knowledge (50-75%)
|
17
|
56.6
|
|
3.
|
Adequate knowledge (>75%)
|
8
|
26.6
|
Table 1.2: Mean, Standard Deviation and mean percentage
of knowledge regarding the
benefits of yoga among
Primary school teachers. n=
30
|
Sl. No.
|
level of knowledge
|
Statements
|
Max. Score
|
Mean
|
SD
|
Mean (%)
|
|
1.
|
General information
|
30
|
30
|
19.6
|
4.7
|
65.3
|
MAJOR FINDINGS OF THE STUDY:
·
Regarding demographic
variables, the maximum number of teachers had age between 31-40 years, 12
(40%). Regarding sex 22 (73%) were female, majority of them were Hindu,
26(87%). Regarding educational qualification, 19 (64%) were B.Ed. Regarding
income, majority of them were above 10001, 11(37%), Types of school, majority
of them were private school, 21 (60%).
·
The result shows that
majority of teachers, 17 (56.6%) of them had moderate level of knowledge, 8
(26.6%) had adequate level of knowledge and remaining 5(16.6%) had inadequate
level of knowledge regarding the benefit of yoga.
·
The level of knowledge
on the benefit of yoga was significantly associated with education (χ2=4.87,
df=1) and income (χ 2=4.12, df=2) at 5% (P<0.05).
RECOMMENDATIONS:
·
The same study can be
conducted with a quasi-experimental research approach by non probability
sampling technique.
·
The study can be
replicated with a large number of teachers in selected settings.
·
Comparative study can
be conducted among teachers in rural and urban settings.
CONCLUSION:
Yoga can be said that in view of the
enormous benefits in terms of physical and mental health and its suitability to
everybody, yogasanas and pranayamas should be adopted without any bias in our
daily lifestyle and enjoy its enormous benefits in terms of good health,
freedom from illness and mental peace and tranquility. Yoga can be learnt in a classroom
environment as science, as psychology, as an applied subject, with the aim of
providing new understanding and insight into the life process. So, the research
conducting on the benefit of yoga will help to gain the knowledge of the
teachers.
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