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KMID : 0608520080140020067
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Korean Journal of Oriental Medicine
2008 Volume.14 No. 2 p.67 ~ p.73
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Effect of Qigong Training in a University Student’s Physical, Mental Health and Self-esteem
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Kim Ki-jin
Han Chang-Hyun
Lee Sang-Nam
Kwon Young-Kyu
Choi Sun-Mi
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Abstract
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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.
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KEYWORD
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Qigong:happiness index, health status, self-esteem
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