Volume : III, Issue : X, October - 2013

Participation in Physical Activities, Resilience and Vulnerability

Bibin Chand. K. S, Dr. C. Balakrishnamurthy

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In this study the influence of participation in physical activities on resilience and vulnerability among adolescents has been studied. The study targeted 179 adolescents (84 males and 95 females) from 14 to 18 years. The Resiliency Scale for Children and Adolescents developed by Prince–Embury and Physical Activity Questionnaire developed by Sigfusdottir. I.D were administered to them. The data were analyzed with F–test. The results indicate significant difference between adolescents participating highly in physical activities and adolescents participating less in physical activities with respect to their resilience and vulnerability. It is concluded that participation in physical activities contributes resilience and minimize the vulnerability among adolescence.

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Bibin Chand. K. S, Dr. C. Balakrishnamurthy / Participation in Physical Activities, Resilience and Vulnerability / Indian Journal of Applied Research, Vol.3, Issue.10 October 2013

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