Analysing the Effects of Indigenous Activity Intervention on the Aggressive Behaviour and Anxiety of School Children
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https://doi.org/10.54536/ajpehs.v3i1.3891Keywords:
Activity Intervention, Aggressive Behaviour, Indigenous ActivityAbstract
This study investigates the impact of indigenous activity (IA) programs on aggressive tendencies among adolescents aged 12-14 in the Cooch Behar district, West Bengal, India. The study involved 120 participants, equally distributed between the experimental and control groups, with 60 subjects in each group. The experimental group underwent a 10-week IA training program, whereas the control group received no intervention. Aggression levels were assessed using the Aggression Questionnaire and Anxiety levels were assessed using the Manifest Anxiety Scale, and Anxiety levels were assessed using the Manifest Anxiety Scale before and after the intervention. The analysis revealed significant differences between the two groups across all aggression subcategories: Anger, physical aggression, hostility, and verbal aggression (p<0.05). Participants in the experimental group demonstrated more substantial reductions in aggressive behavior than those in the control group. The observed effect sizes ranged from small to moderate across different subcategories. The study also evaluates the effectiveness of a novel cognitive-behavioral intervention program designed to address both aggressive and anxious behaviors simultaneously. Findings suggest that integrated approaches targeting both aggression and anxiety may be more effective than single-focus interventions. This research contributes to the understanding of the complex interplay between aggression and anxiety in children and offers insights for developing targeted interventions to promote emotional well-being and positive behavioral outcomes in educational settings.
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