Effect of Yoga on Locus of Control of Senior Secondary School Students

This Study Tries To Understand The Impact Of Yoga On The Locus Of Control Among Senior Secondary School Students. Locus Of Control Is A Psychological Concept That Describes Individuals' Perceptions About The Factors That Influence Their Life Outcomes. Those With An Internal Locus Of Control Believe They Are Responsible For Their Own Successes Or Failures, While Those With An External Locus Attribute These Outcomes To External Factors Like Luck Or Fate. Yoga, Known For Promoting Mental Clarity, Self-Discipline, And Self-Awareness, May Influence Students' Locus Of Control By Enhancing Their Belief In Their Ability To Manage And Control Life Events. The Study Was Conducted Among 120 Senior Secondary School Students In Village Pai, Kaithal, Haryana, Divided Into Two Groups: 60 Yogic And 60 Non-Yogic Students, Equally Split Between Boys And Girls. The Research Aimed To Investigate The Differences In Locus Of Control Between These Two Groups Using J.B. Rotter's Locus Of Control Scale (1966). Findings Revealed A Significant Difference, With Students Practicing Yoga Demonstrating A Stronger Internal Locus Of Control Compared To Their Non-Yogic Peers. This Difference Was Observed In Both Boys And Girls, Suggesting That Regular Yoga Practice May Play A Crucial Role In Fostering A Sense Of Personal Agency Among Adolescents. This Study Holds Important Implications For Integrating Yoga Into Educational Settings To Support Students' Psychological Development, Particularly In Enhancing Self-Regulation And Personal Accountability, Which Are Vital For Academic And Personal Success.