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EFFECTIVENESS OF YES+ COURSE
UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF
MR. PURAN SINGH
A RESEARCH REPORT PRESENTED TO UBS
PANJAB UNIVERSITY
ON
NOVEMBER 4, 2011
By
Aastha Arora
Anamika Bansal
Ankita Goyal
MBA Sec A (1st
Sem)2011-2013
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction.....2 Review Of Literature...4 Need and objectives of the study...6 Research Methodology..7
o Hypothesiso Variableso Research Designo Data Collectiono Sampling Procedureo Administrationo Statistical tool
Data analysis and interpretation.....9 Conclusion...25 References....26 Annexure...27
o Questionnaire
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INTRODUCTION
"Just information is not education. It is culturing our behaviour, culturing our attitude and the
ability to perceive things better. Perception, Observation and Expression - the three aspects of
education have to be improved."
- Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Founder of the Art of Living Foundation
YES+ course is organised by The Art of Living Foundation which is a volunteer based
humanitarian and educational Non-Governmental Organization (NGO). It was founded in
1981 by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar with the vision of creating a stress-free, violence-free society. It
claims to have reached out to over 300 million people in over 150 countries with its various
programs. The Foundation is working in special consultative status with the United Nations
Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of the United Nations. The International
Association for Human Values is the sister NGO that Sri Sri Ravi Shankar founded, that
focuses on the upliftment of human values at the grass roots level.
YES+ provides young adults between the ages of 18-24 with tools to achieve their ideal life
with ease, creativity, energy, and inhibition-free. This program challenges young people to
reach their highest potential and has made a difference to thousands across the world.
Program overview:
YES+ is an innovative and dynamic educational and life skills program for young students
and professionals. YES!+ empowers young people with tools to eliminate stress, rid the
system of negative emotions, develop strong social and leadership skills, heighten awareness
and increase mental focus. This intense 26 hour program (spanning 6 consecutive days) alsoincludes practical sessions on entrepreneurial skills, maximizing individual potential and
physical, mental and emotional health.
Main Aspects of the Program:
1) PhysicalChallenging body exercises yoga and innovative breathing techniques.
2) MentalPractical knowledge and interactive processes to improve memory, concentration
&focus.
3) Social - Experiential processes to develop problem solving strategies and social skills;
Interactive processes to develop leadership and life skills; Teamwork exercises to teach
cooperation and conflict resolution.
4) EmotionalGroup discussions designed to help one feel at ease in challenging situations,
and increase confidence and inner strength to better handle criticism and peer pressure.
The Art of Living Course gives participants the practical knowledge and techniques to unlock
their deepest potential and bring fullness to life. Whether happy and successful or feeling the
stress of poor health, disappointments, or fear, every participant is cared for and comes away
lighter, with effective techniques for releasing mental and physical stress and increasing his
or her health, energy, peace, self-knowledge, awareness, and joy.
Much of the stress or limitations in life come from vacillating between regret about the pastand worry about the future. And yet, the present is the only place that happiness can be
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experienced. A remarkable feature of the course is that participants are able to re-discover the
present moment not as a concept but as a direct experience.
Participants leave with simple but powerful techniques they can practice every day, and an
extraordinary weekly group practice is available in many areas. These practices are sacred
treasures that grow in value over the years, helping the benefits continue to blossom in dailylife.
Sudarshan Kriya: The masterpiece of the Art of Living Course is a powerful breathing-based
technique called Sudarshan Kriya, or the healing breath. Sudarshan Kriya incorporates
specific natural rhythms of breath to release stress and bring the mind to the present moment.
The course also includes other breathing techniques, meditation, low-impact yoga, and skills
for dealing effectively with challenging emotions and situations.
Several independent studies on the numerous mental and physical health benefits of the
course have been published in international peer-reviewed journals and confirm
what participants commonly report.
The Art of Living Course has been enjoyed by people of all traditions, religions, and walks of
life, in universities, churches, governments, businesses, prisons, war zones, community
rooms, and living rooms. The course is complete in itself and is also a foundation for other
Art of Living programs
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REVIEW OF LITERATURE
Yes+ course aims at shedding the layers of stress, learning about the connection between the
mind, body, emotions and rhythms of breath. The course is conducted in many parts of the
world and has benefited many people. Because of the world-wide acceptance and recognition,
it attracted many researchers to conduct a study on the impact of the course. We studied few
such research papers, brief summary of some of the papers is as follows:
Mur thy, Gangadhar, Janakiramaiah, Subbakrishna (1997) conducted a study which
compared 15 dysthymic and 9 melancholic depression patients to 15 normal control
individuals on P300 amplitude and several depression scalesThe Hamilton Rating Scale for
Depression, the Beck Depression Inventory, and the Clinical Global Impressions Scale, and
then treated the patients with Sudarshan Kriya and accompanying breathing practices
(SK&P). It was found that SK&P was effective in treating mild and melancholic depression.
Depressed people have a particular EEG brainwave abnormality which is measured by P300ERP amplitude that was lower compared with healthy adults. By day 30 there was significant
relief from depression in the groups treated with SK&P, as measured by the P300 amplitude
and standard depression scales. By day 90 the P300 readings had returned to normal in the
patients along with significant improvements in depression scores.
Sharma, Singh (2003) carried out a study of biochemical indicators of stress which took
baseline measures of three major antioxidants: superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase,
glutathione, aswell as blood lactate levels. Antioxidants protect us from free radical damage;
blood lactate is a biochemical indicator of stress. Study participants were healthy males
undergoing a highly stressful professional training program (the Police Training Academy
(PTA) in Delhi, India). The trainees practiced SKY for 5 months, while a matched
comparison group of PTA trainees did not. At the end of 5 months, those who had practiced
SKY showed significantly greater antioxidant production and significantly lower blood
lactate compared to the control group. This pilot study suggests that regular practice of
Sudarshan Kriya and accompanying practices leads to a better antioxidant defense and greater
resilience to stress in daily life. Larger studies are needed to confirm these findings.
Kochupillai, Kumar, Singh, Aggarwal, Bhardwaj, Bhutani (2005) studied that stress
affects different systems in the body, including the immune system andthe endocrine system,and thereby affects the whole physiology. Stress is also linked to the habit of tobacco
consumption and substance abuse, whichin turn leads to disease states. Previous research has
suggested that Sudarshan Kriya (SK) and Pranayama (P), rhythmic breathing processes
derived from yoga, reduce stress and improve immune functions. In this study, the possible
affect of SK&P on natural killer (NK) cells, a critical cell type in the immune system which
helps fight pathogens and cancer, was assessed in cancer patients who completed their
standard therapy. SK&Ppractice correlated with increases in NK cell numbers, but not in the
numberof other immune cells. Furthermore, SK&P helped to reduce tobacco use in 21% of
the individuals at 6 months of practice. Larger and randomized studies are needed, but thesefindings suggest that SK&P may help boost theimmune system in cancer patients.
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Sharma, Singh, Sen, Bhardwaj, Kochupillai, Singh (2008) compared possible changes in
oxidative stress gene profiles of 43 Sudarhan Kriya (SK) practitioners with those of 42
control subjects who did notuse any form of stress management program. The parameters
studied were antioxidant enzymes, genes involved in oxidative stress, DNA damage, cell
cycle control, aging, and apoptosis. Enzymatic activities and gene expression of specificantioxidant systems were increased in SK practitioners. It was found thatthe lifespan of the
lymphocytes were increased which correlated with an increasein the expression of anti-cell
death genes and prosurvival genes. This study suggests that SK may exert its effects on
various physiological systems throughchanges in gene regulation.
From the various studies, we observed that many studies have already been conducted
focussing on the stress factor. But Yes+ course has an impact on various other factors like
positive attitude towards life, confidence etc. which have been less focussed upon. So we
intend to focus our study on these factors.
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NEED AND OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY
The need of the study is to focus upon those variables i.e. other benefits of the YES+ course
which havent been studied elaboratively before. So, we intend to study those variables on
our level best.
Objectives of the study:
To study the impact of YES+ course on the confidence level of an individual. To study its impact on the perception and attitude of an individual. To study the impact of the course on outlook towards life. To study how the course helps in improving the relations with others. To study the impact of the course on the concentration level of a individual.
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RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Hypothesis
1) Null hypothesisthe confidence level of an individual remains same after the course.Alternate hypothesis the confidence level of an individual increases after the
course.
2) Null hypothesisthe perception and attitude of an individual remains same after thecourse.
Alternate hypothesis the perception and attitude of an individual becomes more
positive after the course.
3) Null hypothesisthere is no change in the outlook of an individual towards life afterthe course.Alternate hypothesis the outlook towards life of an individual becomes more
positive after the course.
4) Null hypothesis there is no improvement in the relations with others after thecourse.
Alternate hypothesis there is improvement in the relations with others after the
course.
5) Null hypothesisthere is no improvement in the concentration level of an individualafter the course.
Alternate hypothesis there is improvement in the concentration level of an
individual after the course.
Variables:
Dependent variable Confidence level of an individual Perception and attitude of an individual Outlook towards life Relations with others Concentration level of an individual
Independent variable Yes+ course
Research design:
The study is causal in nature
Data collection:
Data collection is primary in nature using questionnaire form of survey method.
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Source of data:Data has been collected a batch of 60 people taking up the yes+ course.
Sampling procedure:
Size of sample:We have taken a sample of 30 people.
Sampling technique:Convenience sampling method has been used.
Administration: Respondents are mostly young people. Questionnaires are used randomly to
collect data.
Statistical tool:
We have applied the paired t-test (dependent) on the data.
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Paired Samples Statistics
Mean N
Std.
Deviation
Std. Error
Mean
Pair 1 ques2 3.77 30 .728 .133ques2a 2.20 30 .761 .139
The first table shows the standard mean error and standard deviation of the two question
(after and before the experiment).
Paired Samples Correlations
N Correlation Sig.
Pair 1 ques2 & ques2a 30 .647 .000
The second shows the degree of correlation between the pair of question. The two results are
correlated if the result lies between -1 and +1.
As the result is .647 which lies between -1 and +1 there is correlation among the two results
(after and before the experiment) but degree of correlation is not much.
Next is the paired sample test table. We have tested at 95%of significance level. So if the
results lie in the 5% rejection region, we conclude that the results before and after the test are
not same. That is there is a difference in the thinking of the people regarding this ques. Since
the result for this question is .000.So we conclude that Art of living has a positive impact on
the confidence level of an individual.
Paired Samples Statistics
Mean N
Std.
Deviation
Std. Error
Mean
Pair 1 ques3 2.17 30 .699 .128
ques3a 3.87 30 .730 .133
The first table shows the standard mean error and standard deviation of the two question
(after and before the experiment).
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Paired Samples Correlations
N Correlation Sig.
Pair 1 ques3 & ques3a 30 -.023 .906
The second shows the degree of correlation between the pair of question. The two results are
correlated if the result lies between -1 and +1.
The result here is -.023 which is very close to -1.The more close the result is to +1 or -1 the
more is the degree of correlation. Close to +1 shows positive correlation and closeness to -1
shows negative correlation. This shows higher degree of negative correlation.
Next is the paired sample test table. We have tested at 95%of significance level. So if the
results lie in the 5% rejection region, we conclude that the results before and after the test are
not same. That is there is a difference in the thinking of the people regarding this ques. Since
the result for this question is .000. So we conclude that Art of living has a positive impact on
the confidence level of an individual.
Paired Samples Statistics
Mean N
Std.
Deviation
Std. Error
Mean
Pair 1 ques4 2.03 30 .718 .131
ques4a 3.87 30 .730 .133
The first table shows the standard mean error and standard deviation of the two question
(after and before the experiment).
Paired Samples Correlations
N Correlation Sig.
Pair 1 ques4 & ques4a 30 -.057 .765
The second shows the degree of correlation between the pair of question. The two results are
correlated if the result lies between -1 and +1.
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The result here is -.057 which lies between -1 and +1 so there is a degree of correlation after
the before the experiment.
Next is the paired sample test table. We have tested at 95%of significance level. So if the
results lie in the 5% rejection region, we conclude that the results before and after the test are
not same. That is there is a difference in the thinking of the people regarding this ques. Since
the result for this question is .000.So we conclude that Art of living has a positive impact on
the confidence level of individual.
Paired Samples Statistics
Mean N
Std.
Deviation
Std. Error
Mean
Pair 1 ques5 3.77 30 .728 .133
ques5a 2.20 30 .761 .139
The first table shows the standard mean error and standard deviation of the two question
(after and before the experiment).
Paired Samples Correlations
N Correlation Sig.
Pair 1 ques5 & ques5a 30 .647 .000
The second shows the degree of correlation between the pair of question. The two results are
correlated if the result lies between -1 and +1.
As the result is .647 which lies between -1 and +1 there is correlation among the two results
(after and before the experiment) but degree of correlation is not much.
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Next is the paired sample test table. We have tested at 95%of significance level. So if the
results lie in the 5% rejection region, we conclude that the results before and after the test are
not same. That is there is a difference in the thinking of the people regarding this ques. Since
the result for this question is .000. So we conclude that Art of living has a positive impact on
the confidence level of an individual.
Paired Samples Statistics
Mean N
Std.
Deviation
Std. Error
Mean
Pair 1 ques6 2.17 30 .699 .128
ques6a 3.87 30 .730 .133
The first table shows the standard mean error and standard deviation of the two question
(after and before the experiment).
Paired Samples Correlations
N Correlation Sig.
Pair 1 ques6 & ques6a 30 -.023 .906
The second shows the degree of correlation between the pair of question. The two results are
correlated if the result lies between -1 and +1.
The result here is -.023 which is very close to -1.The more close the result is to +1 or -1 the
more is the degree of correlation. Close to +1 shows positive correlation and closeness to -1
shows negative correlation. This shows higher degree of negative correlation.
Next is the paired sample test table. We have tested at 95%of significance level. So if the
results lie in the 5% rejection region, we conclude that the results before and after the test are
not same. That is there is a difference in the thinking of the people regarding this ques. Since
the result for this question is .000.So we conclude that Art of living has a positive impact on
the confidence level of an individual.
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The impact of Yes+ course on the perception and attitude of an individual
Paired Samples Statistics
Mean N
Std.
Deviation
Std. Error
Mean
Pair 1 ques7 3.77 30 .728 .133
ques7a 2.20 30 .761 .139
The first table shows the standard mean error and standard deviation of the two question
(after and before the experiment).
Paired Samples Correlations
N Correlation Sig.
Pair 1 ques7 & ques7a 30 .647 .000
The second shows the degree of correlation between the pair of question. The two results are
correlated if the result lies between -1 and +1.
As the result is .647 which lies between -1 and +1 there is correlation among the two results
(after and before the experiment) but degree of correlation is not much.
Next is the paired sample test table. We have tested at 95%of significance level. So if the
results lie in the 5% rejection region, we conclude that the results before and after the test are
not same. That is there is a difference in the thinking of the people regarding this ques. Sincethe result for this question is .000.So we conclude that Art of living has a positive impact on
the perception and attitude of an individual.
Paired Samples Statistics
Mean N
Std.
Deviation
Std. Error
Mean
Pair 1 ques8 2.17 30 .699 .128
ques8a 3.87 30 .730 .133
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The first table shows the standard mean error and standard deviation of the two question
(after and before the experiment).
Paired Samples Correlations
N Correlation Sig.
Pair 1 ques8 & ques8a 30 .113 .554
The second shows the degree of correlation between the pair of question. The two results are
correlated if the result lies between -1 and +1.
As the result is .113 which lies between -1 and +1 there is correlation among the two results
(after and before the experiment) but degree of correlation is not much.
Next is the paired sample test table. We have tested at 95%of significance level. So if the
results lie in the 5% rejection region, we conclude that the results before and after the test are
not same. That is there is a difference in the thinking of the people regarding this ques. Since
the result for this question is .000.So we conclude that Art of living has a positive impact onthe perception and attitude of an individual.
Paired Samples Statistics
Mean N
Std.
Deviation
Std. Error
Mean
Pair 1 ques9 3.77 30 .728 .133
ques9a 2.20 30 .761 .139
The first table shows the standard mean error and standard deviation of the two question
(after and before the experiment).
Paired Samples Correlations
N Correlation Sig.
Pair 1 ques9 & ques9a 30 .647 .000
The second shows the degree of correlation between the pair of question. The two results are
correlated if the result lies between -1 and +1.
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As the result is .647 which lies between -1 and +1 there is correlation among the two results
(after and before the experiment) but degree of correlation is not much.
Next is the paired sample test table. We have tested at 95%of significance level. So if the
results lie in the 5% rejection region, we conclude that the results before and after the test are
not same. That is there is a difference in the thinking of the people regarding this ques. Since
the result for this question is .000.So we conclude that Art of living has a positive impact on
the perception and attitude of an individual.
Paired Samples Statistics
Mean N
Std.
Deviation
Std. Error
Mean
Pair 1 ques10 3.77 30 .728 .133
ques10a 2.20 30 .761 .139
The first table shows the standard mean error and standard deviation of the two question
(after and before the experiment).
Paired Samples Correlations
N Correlation Sig.
Pair 1 ques10 & ques10a 30 .647 .000
The second shows the degree of correlation between the pair of question. The two results are
correlated if the result lies between -1 and +1.
As the result is .647 which lies between -1 and +1 there is correlation among the two results
(after and before the experiment) but degree of correlation is not much.
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Next is the paired sample test table. We have tested at 95%of significance level. So if the
results lie in the 5% rejection region, we conclude that the results before and after the test are
not same. That is there is a difference in the thinking of the people regarding this ques. Since
the result for this question is .000.So we conclude that Art of living has a positive impact on
the perception and attitude of an individual.
Paired Samples Statistics
Mean N
Std.
Deviation
Std. Error
Mean
Pair 1 ques11 2.17 30 .699 .128
ques11a 3.87 30 .730 .133
The first table shows the standard mean error and standard deviation of the two question
(after and before the experiment).
Paired Samples Correlations
N Correlation Sig.
Pair 1 ques11 & ques11a 30 -.023 .906
The second shows the degree of correlation between the pair of question. The two results are
correlated if the result lies between -1 and +1.
The result here is -.023 which is very close to -1.The more close the result is to +1 or -1 the
more is the degree of correlation. Close to +1 shows positive correlation and closeness to -1
shows negative correlation. This shows higher degree of negative correlation.
Next is the paired sample test table. We have tested at 95%of significance level. So if the
results lie in the 5% rejection region, we conclude that the results before and after the test are
not same. That is there is a difference in the thinking of the people regarding this ques. Since
the result for this question is .000.So we conclude that Art of living has a positive impact on
the perception and attitude of an individual.
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The impact of Yes+ on the outlook towards life
Paired Samples Statistics
Mean N
Std.
Deviation
Std. Error
Mean
Pair 1 ques13 2.27 30 1.337 .244
ques13a 3.33 30 1.213 .221
The first table shows the standard mean error and standard deviation of the two question
(after and before the experiment).
Paired Samples Correlations
N Correlation Sig.
Pair 1 ques13 & ques13a 30 .007 .970
The second shows the degree of correlation between the pair of question. The two results are
correlated if the result lies between -1 and +1.
The result here is .007 lies between -1 and +1.The more close the result is to +1 or -1 the
more is the degree of correlation. Close to +1 shows positive correlation and closeness to -1
shows negative correlation. This result shows less degree of correlation.
Next is the paired sample test table. We have tested at 95%of significance level. So if the
results lie in the 5% rejection region, we conclude that the results before and after the test are
not same. That is there is a difference in the thinking of the people regarding this ques. Since
the result for this question is .003 which lies in the rejection region, so we conclude that Artof living has a positive impact on outlook towards life.
Paired Samples Statistics
Mean N
Std.
Deviation
Std. Error
Mean
Pair 1 ques14 2.23 30 1.104 .202
ques14a 3.47 30 1.279 .234
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The first table shows the standard mean error and standard deviation of the two question
(after and before the experiment).
Paired Samples Correlations
N Correlation Sig.
Pair 1 ques14 & ques14a 30 -.592 .001
The second shows the degree of correlation between the pair of question. The two results are
correlated if the result lies between -1 and +1.
The result here is -.592 which lies between +1 and -1.This shows a degree of negative
correlation.
Next is the paired sample test table. We have tested at 95%of significance level. So if the
results lie in the 5% rejection region, we conclude that the results before and after the test are
not same. That is there is a difference in the thinking of the people regarding this ques. Sincethe result for this question is .004 which lies in the rejection region, so we conclude that Art
of living has a positive impact on outlook towards life.
Paired Samples Statistics
Mean N
Std.
Deviation
Std. Error
Mean
Pair 1 ques15 3.60 30 .855 .156
ques15a 2.20 30 .761 .139
The first table shows the standard mean error and standard deviation of the two question
(after and before the experiment).
Paired Samples Correlations
N Correlation Sig.
Pair 1 ques15 & ques15a 30 .286 .125
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The second shows the degree of correlation between the pair of question. The two results are
correlated if the result lies between -1 and +1.
The result here is -.592 which lies between +1 and -1.This shows a degree of negative
correlation.
Next is the paired sample test table. We have tested at 95%of significance level. So if the
results lie in the 5% rejection region, we conclude that the results before and after the test are
not same. That is there is a difference in the thinking of the people regarding this ques. Since
the result for this question is .004 which lies in the rejection region, so we conclude that Art
of living has a positive impact on outlook towards life.
The impact of Yes+ course on the relationship with others
Paired Samples Statistics
Mean N
Std.
Deviation
Std. Error
Mean
Pair 1 ques12 1.97 30 .669 .122
ques12a 1.57 30 .728 .133
The first table shows the standard mean error and standard deviation of the two question
(after and before the experiment).
Paired Samples Correlations
N Correlation Sig.Pair 1 ques12 & ques12a 30 -.456 .011
The second shows the degree of correlation between the pair of question. The two results are
correlated if the result lies between -1 and +1.
The result here is -.456 which lies between +1 and -1.This shows a degree of negative
correlation.
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Next is the paired sample test table. We have tested at 95%of significance level. So if the
results lie in the 5% rejection region, we conclude that the results before and after the test are
not same. That is there is a difference in the thinking of the people regarding this ques. Since
the result for this question is .076 which lies in the acceptance region so we conclude that
there is not much difference of Art of living on the person with respect to relations with
others although as this lies close to rejection region we may conclude that Art of Living is
affecting in some positive way.
Paired Samples Statistics
Mean N
Std.
Deviation
Std. Error
Mean
Pair 1 ques16 2.10 30 .885 .162
ques16a 2.07 30 1.202 .219
The first table shows the standard mean error and standard deviation of the two question(after
and before the experiment).
Paired Samples Correlations
N Correlation Sig.
Pair 1 ques16 & ques16a 30 .415 .023
The second shows the degree of correlation between the pair of question. The two results are
correlated if the result lies between -1 and +1.
The result here is .415 which lies between +1 and -1.This shows a positive correlationbetween questions before and after the test.
Next is the paired sample test table. We have tested at 95%of significance level. So if theresults lie in the 5% rejection region, we conclude that the results before and after the test are
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not same. That is there is a difference in the thinking of the people regarding this ques. Since
the result for this question is .876 which lies in the acceptance region so we conclude that
there is not much difference of Art of living on the person with respect to relations with
others.
Paired Samples Statistics
Mean N
Std.
Deviation
Std. Error
Mean
Pair 1 ques17 2.20 30 1.324 .242
ques17a 1.87 30 1.196 .218
The first table shows the standard mean error and standard deviation of the two question
(after and before the experiment).
Paired Samples Correlations
N Correlation Sig.
Pair 1 ques17 & ques17a 30 .715 .000
The second shows the degree of correlation between the pair of question. The two results are
correlated if the result lies between -1 and +1.
The result here is .715 which lies between +1 and -1.This shows a positive correlation
between questions before and after the test.
Next is the paired sample test table. We have tested at 95%of significance level. So if the
results lie in the 5% rejection region, we conclude that the results before and after the test are
not same. That is there is a difference in the thinking of the people regarding this ques. Since
the result for this question is .067 which lies in the acceptance region so we conclude that
there is not much difference of Art of living on the person with respect to relations with
others.
The impact of Yes+ course on the concentration level of an individual
Paired Samples Statistics
Mean N
Std.
Deviation
Std. Error
Mean
Pair 1 ques24 3.53 30 1.106 .202
ques24a 2.20 30 .761 .139
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The first table shows the standard mean error and standard deviation of the two question
(after and before the experiment).
Paired Samples Correlations
N Correlation Sig.
Pair 1 ques24 & ques24a 30 .361 .050
The second shows the degree of correlation between the pair of question. The two results are
correlated if the result lies between -1 and +1.
The result here is .361 which lies between +1 and -1.This shows a positive correlation
between questions before and after the test.
Next is the paired sample test table. We have tested at 95%of significance level. So if the
results lie in the 5% rejection region, we conclude that the results before and after the test are
not same. That is there is a difference in the thinking of the people regarding this ques. Sincethe result for this question is .000 which lies in the rejection region, so we conclude that Art
of living has a positive impact on the concentration level of an individual.
Paired Samples Statistics
Mean N
Std.
Deviation
Std. Error
Mean
Pair 1 ques27 2.03 30 .809 .148
ques27a 3.87 30 .730 .133
The first table shows the standard mean error and standard deviation of the two question
(after and before the experiment).
Paired Samples Correlations
N Correlation Sig.
Pair 1 ques27 & ques27a 30 -.167 .377
The second shows the degree of correlation between the pair of question. The two results arecorrelated if the result lies between -1 and +1.
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The result here is -.167 which lies between +1 and -1.This shows a degree of negative
correlation.
Next is the paired sample test table. We have tested at 95%of significance level. So if the
results lie in the 5% rejection region, we conclude that the results before and after the test are
not same. That is there is a difference in the thinking of the people regarding this ques. Since
the result for this question is .000 which lies in the rejection region, so we conclude that Art
of living has a positive impact on the concentration level of an individual.
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CONCLUSION
By analysing the results of the questionnaire, we find that there is a significant difference
between the answers to the questions before and after the test. This difference has been seen
in most of the questions. These questions were on based on different parameters which were
the basis of our study. So we can conclude that Yes+ course has a positive impact on the 4variables which are:
Confidence level of an individual Perception and attitude of an individual Outlook towards life Concentration level of an individual
Significant difference was not found in few questions. All these questions are related to the
variable relations with others. So we can say that Yes+ course has no or very less impact on
this variable.
So, we conclude that Yes+ course has a very positive impact on the personality of an
individual which is determined by his confidence level, perception and attitude, outlook
towards life, concentration level and relations with others.
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ANNEXURE
Questionnaire to study the effectiveness of Yes+ course
Dear Respondent,
We are the students of MBA, University Business School, Chandigarh. We are conducting a
survey for our project To study the effectiveness of Yes+ course.
You are requested to take part in this survey which aims to identify the impact of Yes+
course on the overall personality of an individual. Participation in this survey is entirely
voluntary and anonymous, so you will not be associated or have any attempt made to
associate you with the answers you provide.
We shall be highly thankful for your cooperation.
Questionnaire
Below are the five statements with which you may agree or disagree. Using the scale below,
indicate your agreement with each item by circling the appropriate option.1 = strongly disagree
2 = disagree
3 = neither agree nor disagree
4 = agree
5 = strongly agree
1. I am not frank with the persons unless I know them very well.
Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree
2. I carefully consider and respond positively to the feedback given to me by my friends.
Strongly agree
Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree
3. If the teacher criticises me I hear him/her at that time, but do not bother myself about it
later.
Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree
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4. I value what my teachers have to say about my behaviour and competence.
Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree
5. If I have not done my assignment I try to bunk my class.
Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree
6. Jointly with my friends I question appropriateness of some beliefs and values.
Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree
7. My ideas run so fast that I find it difficult to articulate them properly.
Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree
8. I enjoying trying out new methods of solving problems.
Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree
9. I spend too much time in understanding some topics as a result . I dont get sufficient time
to go to go through other relevant topics.
Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree
10. I like assignments in which I can use my creativity and ingenuity.
Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree
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Strongly disagree11. When I have an assignment or project in my hand,I find it very difficult to concentrate on
any other assignments or projects.
Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree
12. I accept those suggestions from my classmate which appeal me.
Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree
13. I find it difficult to adjust to a new place and this bothers me.
Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree
14. I raise questions relating to the ethical dimensions of individual and group action.
Strongly agree
Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree
15. I volunteer to take up challenging assignments because I can use my creative talents.
Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree
16. When a teacher or my friend directly tells me how he feels about my behaviour I close up
and stop listening.
Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree
17. I do not hesitate in arguing my point of view in the class. Strongly agree
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Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree
18. I am attracted to new ideas or methods on which I start working with consolidating the
earlier ones.
Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree
19. I have no problem in adjusting to new situations and places.
Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree
20. I criticise bad things happening today in our society.
Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree
21. I remain preoccupied while working on my assignment, and tend to be insulated toothers feelings.
Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree
22. I find irrelevant information or thoughts popping into my head when I'm trying to focus
on a task.
Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree
23. I try to create an optimal environment when I really need to concentrate (e.g. close the
door, put up a do-not-disturb sign).
Strongly agree Agree Neutral
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Disagree Strongly disagree
24. I find myself daydreaming.
Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree
25. When I start to lose focus on my work, I take a short break.
Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree
26. I volunteer to represent my class to discuss the problems with the authority concerned.
Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree
27. When I've an assignment or project in my hand, I find it very difficult to concentrate on
any other assignment or project Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree
28. Do you wait for someone to tell you that you've done a good job before you feel proud?
Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree
29. Do you thinkits okay to change your 'look' (hair, weight, etc.) because another person
asked you to?
Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree
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30. There is conflict between something you feel you should do and something you actually
want to do.
Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree
Demographic Form
1. Age Below 20 20-30 Above 30
2. Sex Female Male
3. Education Under graduate Graduate Post graduate
4. Current profession Working Student Other