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Effect of Positive Reinforcement with Yogic Practices on Academic Achievement Among School Boys
The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of positive reinforcement with yogic practices on academic achievement among school boys. A total of 50 school boys, aged 12 to 14 years, were randomly selected from various schools in Chennai District, Tamil Nadu. These participants were divided into two equal groups of 25: an experimental group, which underwent positive reinforcement with yogic practices, and a control group which received no intervention. The training program lasted twelve weeks, with each session spanning 45 minutes. The study measured academic performance using the three subjects sperate marks Maths, Science, and Social Science (Quarterly and Half-yearly exams) through subjective assessment. Data were collected before and after the training period and analyzed using t-tests via SPSS software. The findings revealed that positive reinforcement with yogic practices training led to significant improvements in academic performance, among school boys.
Keywords: School Boys, Positive reinforcement with yogic practices, Academic Performance