Table 2 Comparison of pre exercise intervention and post exercise intervention values of tested psychological domains or variables (Means ± Standard Deviation)
Dimension | Associated Scores (12) | Aerobic exercise group | P Value | Resistance exercise group | P Value | Combined aerobic and resistance exercise group | P Value | Control group | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Factor I (Anxiety & Depression) tested by GHQ 12 | |||||||||
Pre-test |  | 6.5 ± 3.8 | 0.030 | 9 ± 3.5 | 0.017 | 8.5 ± 4.1 | 0.006 | 4 ± 3.7 | 0.063 |
Post-test |  | 1.2 ± 0.75 | 2.5 ± 1.2 | 1.5 ± 0.8 | 9.2 ± 3.4 | ||||
Factor II ( Social Dysfunction) tested by GHQ 12 | |||||||||
Pre-test |  | 10.8 ± 5.2 | 0.010 | 11.5 ± 4.3 | 0.010 | 12.2 ± 6.4 | 0.009 | 5.3 ± 6.9 | 0.056 |
Post- test |  | 0.83 ± 1.3 | 2 ± 2.2 | 0.8 ± 1.3 | 14 ± 3.5 | ||||
Factor III (Loss of Confidence) tested by GHQ 12 | |||||||||
Pre-test |  | 2.7 ± 2.3 | 0.052 | 3.3 ± 2.2 | 0.051 | 4 ± 2.1 | 0.012 | 1.8 ± 1.9 | 0.062 |
Post-test |  | 0.3 ± 0.8 | 0.5 ± 0.8 | 0.5 ± 0.8 | 4.5 ± 1.4 | ||||
Sum of Factor I, Factor II and Factor III (Psychological Wellbeing) tested by GHQ 12 | |||||||||
Pre-test |  | 20 ± 11.2 | 0.018 | 23.8 ± 9.3 | 0.012 | 24 ± 12.8 | 0.010 | 11.2 ± 12.4 | 0.057 |
Post-Test |  | 2.3 ± 2.7 | 5 ± 3.9 | 2 ± 1.3 | 27.7 ± 8.1 | ||||