A STUDY ON THE IMPACT OF HATHAYOGA ON ACADEMIC STRESS AMONG POSTGRADUATE NURSING STUDENTS IN KERALA

Abstract

The relationship between stress and working memory (WM) is crucial in determining students’ academic performance, but the interaction between these factors is not yet fully understood. WM is a key cognitive function that is important for learning academic skills, such as reading, comprehension, problem-solving, and math. Academic stress is a prevalent concern among postgraduate nursing students, affecting their mental well-being, academic performance, and overall health. Various stress management techniques have been explored, with Hathayoga emerging as a promising intervention due to its holistic benefits on physical and mental health. By embracing a balanced approach that acknowledges both the adversities and advantages of aging, societies can devise holistic strategies to support older adults, foster healthy aging, and harness the complete potential of aging as a source of strength and enrichment for individuals and communities alike. The study further discusses the challenges faced by gerontology, the study of aging, in enhancing the quality of life for older adults across healthcare, economic, and social domains, emphasizing the importance of addressing these challenges to promote healthy and active aging. Twenty participants were selected from each of the ten schools randomly selected for the study. It was hypothesised that intermittent payment of teachers’ salaries, jerky promotion and erratic welfare packages impact negatively on their performance.