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@article{202178,
        author = {Mrs. J. Vinodhini Zipporah and Prof. Dr. G. Jeyathangaselvi and S.R. Abinesh Kumar and L. Bernish Sam Lifro and A. Beula Annam and S.R. Dhivya Dharshini and L.V. Daniel Jebaraj and T. Praislin Judith},
        title = {Effectiveness of Qigong Exercise on Stress Reduction and Coping Ability Among Higher Secondary School Students in Madurai},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {12},
        pages = {6060-6063},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=202178},
        abstract = {Academic pressures, intense parental expectations, and upcoming board examinations expose higher secondary students to severe chronic stress, which frequently precipitates maladaptive behavioral habits [5]. Qigong combines low impact rhythmic movement, deep abdominal respiration, and focused mindfulness to support holistic physical and psychological equilibrium [3],[4]. This study evaluated the systematic deployment of a 2 week Qigong Shibashi training regimen among school going adolescents. A quantitative quasi experimental pre test/post test control group design was conducted among 80 secondary school students aged 14–15 years ((n=40) experimental cohort at DM&R Higher Secondary School; (n=40) control cohort at LPN Girls Higher Secondary School). Data collection was executed using the standardized Student Stress Inventory (SSI) and the Coping Inventory for Stressful Situations (CISS) [1]. Baseline evaluations revealed a uniform prevalence of moderate to severe stress alongside weak, avoidance focused coping structures across both study groups [2],[5]. Post intervention data demonstrated a highly significant statistical reduction in stress indices alongside a distinct upgrade toward task oriented adaptive coping strategies strictly within the experimental cohort (p < 0.05) [3],[6]. The findings validate that school based mind body therapeutic routines offer a practical, non invasive solution to alleviate academic anxiety and foster teenage emotional resilience.},
        keywords = {Academic stress, coping ability, mind body practice, quasi experimental, Qigong Shibashi, student wellness.},
        month = {May},
        }