Impact of NCC Training on Anxiety of Girls: A Comparative Investigation

Abstract

Anxiety is a pervasive concern that affects individuals across various domains, including military training programs like the NCC. This study investigates the
experiences of NCC cadets who grapple with anxiety during their training and highlights the importance of cultivating mental resilience in the face of adversity.
Programs for military training such as the NCC are not exempt from the widespread concern that underlies anxiety. Descriptive survey method employed to
conduct this study. The hypothesis posits that no noteworthy effect of anxiety found in NCC cadets and non NCC students. The study was conducted with a
sample of 100 girl students from which 50 final-year NCC girl cadets randomly selected from 20 units under the Ambala and Rohtak NCC group headquarters
in Haryana and 50 Non NCC girl students from the same colleges. Data were collected using the Anxiety Scale. Statistical analysis was performed using t-test
to check the different effects. The results indicate there is a significant effect of anxiety in non NCC girl students whereas NCC girl cadets are less influenced
by Anxiety. Furthermore, in contrast to non NCC students, it may be considered that NCC training is essential for helping
students overcome their anxiety in the foreseeable.