ANXIETY LEVEL OF CLASS X AND XII STUDENTS OF MANIPUR, AMIDST COVID 19 PANDEMIC
1Dr. Kh. Sanatombi Devi2, Dr. Sorokhaibam Premananda Singh, 3Kangabam Momo Singh
1 Associate Professor and HOD (PG), Department of Physical Education and Sports Science, Dhanamanjuri University, Imphal, Government of Manipur
2Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Education, National Sports University, Imphal, (A Central University), Government of India
3Guest Lecturer, Department of Physical Education and Sports Science,
Dhanamanjuri University, Imphal, Government of Manipur
Abstract: The aim of the study was to find out whether class X and XII students of Manipur are having anxiety or not during the covid 19 pandemic regarding their upcoming board examination. For the purpose of the study random sampling technique was used among the class X and XII students of Manipur. To measure the anxiety level of the students Patient Health Questionnaire (GAD-7 Anxiety) developed by Dr. Robert L. Spitzer, Janet B.W. Williams, Kurt Kroenke et al. was used. To collect the data from the students, e-platform (through social media) was used and three hundred and six (306) students respond (128 class X and 178 class XII students). After collecting the data, the approximate severity of anxiety level of the students was calculated and found out that the majority of the students were having moderate anxiety and thus it results that the students of class X and XII students of Manipur are having anxiety regarding their upcoming board exam. The study concludes that the Government of Manipur and school authorities should execute a proper planning to prevent from anxiety among the students. Proper sports time and exercises is highly recommended activities to prevent from anxiety among students
Key Words: Anxiety, GAD-7 Anxiety Questionnaire, Moderate Anxiety, Covid 19 Pandemic