Korean Journal of Oriental Medicine (한국한의학연구원논문집)
- Volume 14 Issue 2
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- Pages.67-73
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- 2008
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- 1229-3377(pISSN)
Effect of Qigong Training in a University Student's Physical, Mental Health and Self-esteem
기공 수련이 대학생의 육체적, 정신적 건강 및 자존감에 미치는 영향
- Kim, Ki-Jin (Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine) ;
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Han, Chang-Hyun
(Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine) ;
- Lee, Sang-Nam (Department of Oriental Medicine Graduate School Daegu Haany University) ;
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Kwon, Young-Kyu
(Department of Oriental Medicine Graduate School Daegu Haany University) ;
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Choi, Sun-Mi
(Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine)
- Published : 2008.08.30
Abstract
Background: Qigong is one of energy-healing intervention used to prevent and cure ailments and to improve health through regular practice. Although Qigong-neither itself nor its postulated mechanism of action-is within the paradigm of modern Western medical science, effects on the human body could be possible. Objectives: This study aims to know effect of Qigong training in a University student's physical, mental health and self-esteem. Method: There are 120 students who take a Yangsaengkigong(養生氣功) course in D University college of oriental medicine during four weeks beginning in April 10th 2008. I researched 41 of them trained about effect of Qigong training. Result: Qigong training made significant change in self-esteem measurement and SCL-90-R. And there wasn't significant change in KHP and happiness index. Conclusions: The depth study for the each Qigong is needed. Specifically, I think it should be a clinical studies and qualitative research methods for evaluation are needed.