Volume : II, Issue : IX, September - 2013

Psychological Resources Contributing to Resilience and Participation in Physical Activities

Bibin Chand. K. S.

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Through several studies researchers analyzed the influences of physical activities on psychological and physiological benefits like academic achievements, cognitive function, long– term health benefits, etc. In this study the influence of participation in physical activities on Psychological resources contributing resilience 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 among adolescents who are high on participation in physical activities and adolescents who are low on participation in physical activities with regard to their Psychological resources contributing to Resilience.

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Bibin Chand.K.S. Psychological Resources Contributing to Resilience and Participation in Physical Activities International Journal of Scientific Research, Vol : 2, Issue : 9 September 2013

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