EFFECT OF MIND SOUND RESONANCE TECHNIQUE (MSRT) ON SELF-ESTEEM IN PHYSICALLY DISABLED CHILDREN

Abstract

Introduction: Mind sound resonance technique (MSRT) is one of the advanced techniques for achieving the goal of positive health, will power, concentration, good memory and deep relaxation. It helps in generating resonance throughout the body by repetition of mental sounds. This helps in revitalizing the internal energy in the body. It opens the secret of ‘mantra’ the tool developed in the yoga tradition for developing the pranic and mental powers of human beings. Aim: To study effect of mind sound resonance technique (MSRT) based on an intervention on self-esteem in physically challenged children. Methodology: Total Thirty children with physically disability age range 9-18 years (Mean ± SD; 14 ± 2.54 years) fulfilling the inclusion and exclusion criteria recruited for 24 days MSRT intervention. Participants were assessed for self-esteem at the beginning and end of the 24th day of MSRT intervention using Rosenberg self-esteem scale and state self-esteem scale. Data Analysis: All statistical analysis was done by using software (SPSS ver. 21). Normality was tested on baseline data. Student’s paired sample t-test was used to analyze the RSES and SSES scores for practice group. All statistical analysis was computed with two-tailed. Result: Within group comparison showed that RSES scores found non-significant reduction in global self-esteem among the children (p>0.63; paired sample t-test). The SSES scores found significant change in current thinking among the children (p<0.029; paired sample t-test). Conclusion: The present study shows significant improvement in their self-esteem after three weeks practice of MSRT. This suggest mantra chanting may help in reducing depressive thinking, distorted behavior, suicidal tendency, and improve self-concept, regulate emotion, and improve overall behavior.