Effect of Yogic Intervention on Self Efficacy Among Taekwondo Players: A Pilot Study

Purpose:

This study aimed to examine the effect of a yogic intervention on self-efficacy among taekwondo players. Given the psychological demands of combat sports, enhancing self-belief through holistic practices like yoga could offer valuable support to athletic performance.

Methods:

A single-group pretest-posttest design was employed with a sample of 10 taekwondo players aged 18–28 years. Participants underwent a structured yogic intervention, and data were collected using the Dhar & Dhar Self-Efficacy Scale, which measures total self-efficacy and six sub-dimensions: Credible, Assertion, Enduring, Progression, Self-Confidence, and Commitment. Data were analyzed using paired sample t-tests in SPSS.

Results:

Post-intervention analysis revealed a statistically significant improvement in Total Self-Efficacy (p < 0.05), with notable gains in the sub-domains of Enduring and Commitment. Other dimensions such as Credible and Progression showed positive trends, though not all reached statistical significance.

Conclusion:
The findings suggest that yoga can positively influence self-efficacy among taekwondo players, particularly in areas related to perseverance and dedication. Yoga may serve as a valuable complementary practice to support the psychological well-being and performance readiness of athletes. Further studies with larger samples and controlled designs are recommended to substantiate these findings.