scholarly journals Meditation Lowers Stress and Supports Forgiveness Among nursing Students: A Randomized Controlled study

2015 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 199
Author(s):  
Angel Rajakumari G ◽  
Soli T. K ◽  
Malathy D
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Controlled Study ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Potential Health ◽  
Post Test ◽  
And Control ◽  
Experimental Group ◽  
Test Level

Aim: To evaluate the effectiveness of meditation lowers stress and supports forgiveness among nursing Students.Participants and setting: The study was conducted by adopting a Quasi-experimental, non-equivalent control group pre and post test design.50 nursing students who fulfilled the inclusion criteria were selected by using Non-probability purposive sampling technique. 50 women were assigned in experimental and control group. The study was conducted in Bhavana College of nursing, Nalgonda, Telugana, India.Intervention: A brief introduction about self and study was given to the nursing students and consent was obtained (both oral and written) and the confidentiality of the response was assured. Pre assessment was done in both experimental and control groups. In the experimental group meditation technique was practiced by the women and pre and post test level of stress was obtained using John D. Catherine & T. Mac Arthurs perceived stress scale. In the control group without any intervention, the pre and post test level of stress was obtained for both the groups and the level of stress was assessed.Measurement and findings: Analysis revealed that the women in the experimental group showed a highly significant decrease in the level of stress following meditation at P<0.001 level when compared with the control group.Conclusion: Evidence suggests that meditation-based stress-management practices reduce stress and enhance forgiveness among college undergraduates. Such programs merit further study as potential health-promotion tools for college populations.

scholarly journals Learning Engagement in Mathematics: A Test of an Active Learning Model

2019 ◽  
Vol IV (II) ◽  
pp. 143-150
Author(s):  
Syed Iftikhar Hussain Shah ◽  
Muhammad Iqbal Majoka ◽  
Shaista Irshad Khan
Keyword(s):  
Active Learning ◽  
Research Design ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Learning Model ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Learning Engagement ◽  
Post Test ◽  
And Control ◽  
Experimental Group ◽  
Significant Superiority

This experimental study explored the effect of the 4WsHs active learning model on learning engagement in mathematics classes. The research design used for conducting this study was true experimental research design (pre-test post-test equivalent group design). A sample comprising 190 students selected from two public sector schools was divided into experimental and control groups using a matched random sampling technique. The newly developed active learning model was used as treatment for an experimental group while the same contents of mathematics were taught to the control group using a traditional method. After practice of three months, learning engagement of both groups was measured using a classroom observation checklist. The analyzed data revealed a significant superiority of students belonging to the experimental group over their counterparts in learning engagement. Hence, the newly developed active learning model proved to be effective for developing learning engagement among students.

scholarly journals Pengaruh Model Pembelajaran Predict Observe Explain (POE) Terhadap Hasil Belajar IPA Fisika Siswa SMP Negeri 1 Lembar Tahun Ajaran 2015/2016

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 97
Author(s):  
Elistiana Safitri ◽  
Kosim Kosim ◽  
Ahmad Harjono
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
T Test ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Post Test ◽  
The Mean ◽  
And Control ◽  
Academic Year ◽  
Experimental Group ◽  
Test Result

The aim of this research is to know the effect of using Predict Observe Explain (POE) method toward students’ achievement in Physics. This is an experimental research by using experimental group and control group. The research design was Post-test Only Control Group Design. The population of this research was the students of class VII SMPN 1 Lembar academic year 2015/2016. The sampling technique was Cluster Random Sampling in which class VII 2 as the control group and class VII 3 as the experimental group. Both of the groups were given a pre-test before the treatment to know the homogeneity of the groups. The instrument used is an objective test in form of multiple choices. The finding showed that the mean of the posttest in experimental group was 70 and the control group was 60.67, in which both of them were distributed normal and homogeneous. The post-test result was analyzed by using t-test (t-test polled variants) in which the value of the was 2.473 and the  was 2.015 with dk=46 and the significant level was 5%. It showed that the was accepted and was rejected. Therefore, it can be concluded that Predict Observe Explain (POE) Method gave significant effect to the students’ achievement in Physics at Class VII SMPN 1 Lembar Academic year 2015/2016.

scholarly journals A QUASI-EXPERIMENTAL PRE-TEST-POST TEST GROUP DESIGN TO ASSESS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF JACOBSON’S PROGRESSIVE MUSCLE RELAXATION EXERCISE ON BLOOD PRESSURE AMONG PATIENT WITH HYPERTENSION IN SACRED HEART HOSPITAL AT THOOTHUKUDI

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mr. Israel Jeba Prabu prabhu ◽  
Dr. C.P Sharma sharma
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Muscle Relaxation ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Progressive Muscle Relaxation ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Relaxation Exercise ◽  
And Control ◽  
Experimental Group ◽  
Test Level

The objectives of the study were to 1. determine the pre-test and post-test level of blood pressure among patients with Hypertension in experimental and control group.2. assess the efficacy of Jacobson’s progressive muscle relaxation exercise on blood pressure among patients with Hypertension in experimental group.3. Associate the selected socio demographic variables with the level of blood pressure in experimental group. Hypothesis H0: There will not be a significant difference between pre and post test level of blood pressure after Jacobson’s progressive muscle relaxation exercise among patient with Hypertension in experimental and control group. H1: There will be a significant decrease in the level of blood pressure after Jacobson’s progressive muscle relaxation exercise among patient with Hypertension in experimental group. H2:There will be significant association between post test levels of blood pressure with selected demographic variables in experimental group. H01: There will not be significant association between post test levels of blood pressure with selected demographic variables in experimental group. Review of literature was organised based on review related to Jacobson’s progressive muscle relaxation and Jacobson’s progressive muscle relaxation on blood pressure. The tool was validated by experts and found to be valid for the study. Sampling Technique: Sample was selected by using non probability convenience sampling method. Results: the data was tabulated, analyzed and interpreted by using descriptive and inferential statistics. After the detailed analysis this study leads to following conclusions, longer day of intervention shows significant decrease in the level of blood pressure. Major findings show that there is significant decrease in the level of blood pressure after Jacobson’s progressive muscle relaxation exercise among patient with Hypertension in experimental group. It was statistically significant at (P<0.001). Hence the sta

scholarly journals THE EFFECT OF DICTOGLOSS STRATEGY ON THE LISTENING COMPETENCY OF THE TENTH GRADE STUDENTS AT SMA NEGERI 1 SUKASADA IN ACADEMIC YEAR 2016/2017

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 80
Author(s):  
G.A.P. Suprianti ◽  
I Putu Mega Pratama
Keyword(s):  
Null Hypothesis ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Critical Value ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Tenth Grade ◽  
Post Test ◽  
And Control ◽  
Academic Year ◽  
Experimental Group ◽  
Cluster Random Sampling

This study aimed at investigating whether or not there was any significant effect on students’ listening competency who were taught by dictogloss strategy and those who were taught by conventional strategy. The population of this study was the tenth grade students in SMA N 1 Sukasada. Two classes were taken as samples in this study using cluster random sampling technique. They were assigned as experimental group and control group by lottery. To obtain the required data, the two groups were given different treatments. The experimental group was taught by using dictogloss strategy, meanwhile the control group was taught by using conventional strategy (cloze listening strategy). To collect the data the instruments used in this study were the teaching scenario and post-test in the form of listening test. The obtained data were then analyzed descriptively and inferentially. The result of inferential statistics showed that the t-observed exceeded the t-critical value. Thus, the null hypothesis was rejected, which means there was significant effect on students’ listening competency who were taught by dictogloss strategy and those who were taught by conventional strategy.

THE EFFECT OF ENGAGE, STUDY, ACTIVATE TECHNIQUE ON STUDENTS’ ACHIEVEMENT IN WRITING NARRATIVE TEXT

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rahmadayani Saragih ◽  
Masitowarni Siregar ◽  
Anni Holila Pulungan
Keyword(s):  
Alternative Hypothesis ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
T Test ◽  
Narrative Text ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Second Year ◽  
Written Test ◽  
And Control ◽  
Experimental Group

This study is aimed at finding out the effect of Engage, Study, Activate technique on students’ achievement in writing narrative text. This research applied experimental design. The instrument used to collect the data was a written test. The population was the 2015/2016 second year students (grade VIII) of SMP N 1 Sei Rampah. There were nine paralel classes that consisted of 30 students. The total number of the population were 270 students. The total number of the sample were 60 students. The researcher selected the sample by choosing only 2 classes  by using sampling technique. The sample was divided into two groups, experimental group and control group. The experimental group was taught by applying Engage, Study, Activate technique while the control group was taught without applying Engage, Study, Activate technique. The data were taken by administering the pre-test and post-test to both control and experimental groups. These data were analyzed by using t-test. The result of computing the t-test obviously showed that t-observed (4.383) is higher than t-table (1.671) with the degree of freedom (df= 58) at the level significance 0.05 one tail test. It means that alternative hypothesis stating that there is a significant effect of Engage, Study, Activate technique on students’ achievement in writing narrative text is accepted. Keywords : ESA Technique, Writing Narrative Text

A Quasi – Experimental Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme Regarding Knowledge of Personal Protective Equipment (Ppe) use in Among Nursing Students at Selected Nursing Institute Faridabad (Haryana)

2021 ◽  
pp. 469-472
Author(s):  
Sudhir Singh
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Infection Control ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Teaching Programme ◽  
Structured Teaching ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
And Control ◽  
Experimental Group

Health worker are constantly exposed to infectious pathogens while they provide care to the patients. There are plenty of infection, for health workers to get affected by infection, so infection control measures are most necessary for health workers. By practicing infection control techniques, the health workers can avoid spreading microorganism. This can be possible when there is up gradation of knowledge and attitude of health workers regarding PPE. In this study the researcher Aimed: to assess the effectiveness of Structured teaching programmed on use of PPE among nursing students. Research design: adopted for this study was quasi experimental design, samples for this study was selected through convenient sampling technique. Total sample size for study was 100. Pre- test was done for the subjects in both group experimental and control group and experimental group received structured teaching programme regarding PPE use. Control group subjects did not receive any special intervention. On the seventh day took post- test among subjects in both groups to assess the structured teaching programme regarding use of PPE. Data collection were analyzed with the help of descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: Mean post test score in experimental and control group was 25.72and 13.71 respectively. The mean difference score was 12.01. The standard deviation score in experimental group was 2.170 and in control group 9.131. The ‘t’ Value was 59.524 which was statistically significant at ‘P’ value 0.000. Conclusion: This study imposes importance of suitable health teaching intervention through proper structure to the nursing students, for use of PPE.

scholarly journals The Effectiveness of Systemic Approach in Teaching Adjectives

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 28
Author(s):  
Wiwik Alwiah ◽  
Mansur Akil
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Systemic Approach ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Teaching Technique ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
The Difference ◽  
And Control ◽  
Academic Year ◽  
Experimental Group

This study aimed at investigating the effectiveness of the use of the systemic approach to improve students’ understanding on adjectives materials related to the use, usage, synonym, antonym, spelling, pronunciation, collocation, meaning, and order. This research employed a quasi-experimental design. The populations were the third-semester students of Muhammadiyah University of Makassar in academic year 2017/2018. The sample consisted of 40 students chosen from two classes by using purposive sampling technique then were divided into two groups, namely experimental and control group. The difference between experimental and control class was based on the teaching technique used during the treatment. While the experimental class was taught by using systemic approach, control class was taught by using the conventional method.The instruments of this research were adjective tests. The data was analyzed by using statistical analysis on SPSS for Windows 20.0 program. As per data, experimental group experienced improvement on their understanding on adjectives in terms of use, usage, meaning, spelling, pronunciation, synonym, antonym, collocation, and order indicated by the post-test mean score (77.1) which was significantly higher than that of the control class (59.7) and the gain of experimental group (31.2) which was higher than control group (17.4). Another supporting indicator is the t-test value which was higher than the t-table value (4.022 > 1.75). Furthermore, the researcher found that the element of adjective which experienced most significant increase on its mastery happened on the usage, while the lowest one was the collocation. The result of this research indicated that there was significant improvement between experimental and control class. It means that systemic approach that was applied in experimental group can improve the students’ mastery on adjectives material. Thus it was concluded that the systemic approach was effective to improve students’ on adjectives.

scholarly journals Using Herringbone Technique in Teaching Reading Narrative Text at the Eighth Grade Students of SMP Negeri 9 Parepare

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 76-85
Author(s):  
Sudarmanto Sudarmanto
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
T Test ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Eighth Grade Students ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Test Use ◽  
And Control ◽  
Experimental Group

This research discussed how the use herringbone technique  to improve the students’ ability in reading. This research used quasi experimental design that applied a pre-test and post-test design. The data was analyzed by using t-test. The population of this research was the eight year students of SMP Negeri 9 Parepare in academic year 2013/2014. There were two classes, a class for experimental class and a class for control class. It utilized cluster random sampling technique. The number of each class was 30 students. The instrument used in this research was reading test use of herringbone technique in learning reading. The result of this research was a significant difference between experimental group and control group. This indicates the mean score of the post-test of experimental group was 97 while that of the control group was 92. Moreover, the t-test value (7,24) was higher than t-table value (2.021). In other words, Hypothesis Alternative (H1) was accepted and Hypothesis Null (H0) was rejected. This means that Using Herringbone technique can improve the students’ reading comprehension by using herringbone technique.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of Distraction Therapy on Pain Relief among Children Undergoing Vein-Puncture in a Selected Hospital, Bhubaneswar

2020 ◽  
Vol 07 (02) ◽  
pp. 15-21
Author(s):  
Soumika Debnath ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Intervention Group ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Pain Scale ◽  
Control Group ◽  
P Value ◽  
Double Blind ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test ◽  
And Control ◽  
Experimental Group

Aim: The present study is aimed to assess the effect of distraction therapy during venipuncture in reducing pain among 6-12 years children in the selected hospital at Bhubaneswar. Methods: The study was a double blind; Randomized control trial design was used and the formal consent was obtained from Pradyumna Bal Memorial Hospital and the investigator selected 182 samples using consecutive sampling technique and then randomized into experimental and control groups. The intervention group and the control were having 91 samples each. Measurement of pain experienced by the school going children was assessed with the help of Wong-Baker Faces Pain Scale. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze the data. Result: The mean pain score of children in experimental group was 2.571 and the standard deviation was 2.006. The p value in comparing the pain level of children in control and experimental group was <0.01, which was statistically significant at p<0.05 (confidence interval 95%) level indicating that there was significant difference in the post test level of pain between the experimental and control group. Conclusion: Hence the distraction therapy was responsive in reducing the vein-puncture pain among school going children.

scholarly journals Improving Students’ Reading Comprehension Text through Concept-Oriented Reading Instruction (CORI)

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 30-38
Author(s):  
Dody Sugiarto ◽  
Indrawati Indrawati ◽  
Rica Meygita
Keyword(s):  
Reading Comprehension ◽  
Reading Instruction ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
T Test ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Paired Sample ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test ◽  
And Control ◽  
Experimental Group

The aim of this research is to know the implementation of Concept-Oriented Reading Instruction (CORI) in improving students’ reading comprehension of analytical exposition text and to find out whether there is a significant difference between students who were taught by using CORI and those who were not. This research used quantitative approach with experimental research which was conducted at an Islamic High School in Kemuja, Bangka Belitung Province. The researcher used purposive sampling technique and two classes were taken as the sample. The result of the test was analyzed by using statistical analysis of paired sample t-test and independent sample t-test. The result showed that the students who learned by using CORI got higher score than those who did not. It could be seen from the result of independent sample t-test of students’ post-test between experimental group and control group, the t-obtained in equal variences assumed was 2.385, and the significant (2-tailed) was 0.023. Since t-obtained was higher than t-table (2.385 > 2.036) and the significant (2-tailed) was lower than computation with level significant (0.023  < 0.05). Based on the fact above, it could be concluded that CORI significantly improved the students’ reading comprehension.

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