• Mallikarjun Gurushantappa Patil
• Mr. Vishal Naikare

Abstract: Stress is necessary for life. We need stress for creativity, learning, and for our very survival. Stress is only harmful when it becomes overwhelming and interrupts the healthy state of equilibrium that our nervous system needs to remain in balance. Evidences indicate that most of the human successes are created in stressful conditions; but high rate of stress would followed by numerous consequences, including mental and physical illnesses, dysfunction and adjustment disorder and ultimately reduction of individuals, quality of life. Objective-To Assess the Effectiveness of Progressive Muscle Relaxation on level of stress and Assertiveness among elderly residing in selected areas. To assess pre-existing level of stress among elderly residing in selected areas. To assess pre-existing level of assertiveness among elderly residing in selected areas. To assess effectiveness of progressive muscle relaxation on level of stress among elderly residing in selected areas. To assess effectiveness of progressive muscle relaxation on level of assertiveness among elderly residing in selected areas. To find association between the pre-test study finding and selected Demographic variables. In the assessment of Effectiveness of progressive Muscle Relaxation on 60 samples divided in two group that is 30 experimental group and 30 control group. Evaluation of level of stress and assertiveness was done before and after the intervention among experimental groups and control group. The level of stress and assertiveness among elderly was improved in experimental group, P value < 0.05.

1.Effectiveness Effectiveness is the capability of producing a desired result or the ability to produce desired output. When something is deemed effective, it means it has an intended or expected outcome, or produces a deep, vivid impression. In this study effectiveness means degree to which the progressive muscle relaxation techniques is effective on level of stress and assertiveness among elderly. 1. Progressive muscle relaxation Progressive muscle relaxation exercises, you tense up particular muscles and then relax them, and then you practise this technique consistently. 2.Level of Stress Level of Stress is physical, mental, or emotional factor that causes bodily or mental tension. In this study level of stress means a level of physical or emotional factors which cause body or tension among elderly. 3. Level of Assertiveness Level of Assertiveness is the quality of being self-assured and confident without being aggressive. Assertiveness is a method of critical thinking where an individual speaks up in defense of their views or in light of erroneous information.In this study level of assertiveness means level of self-assured and confident without being aggressive among elderly. 4. Elderly-A branch of medicine that deals with the problems and diseases of old age and the medical care and treatment of aging people. In this study elderly is receding in selected areas.

"Effectiveness of progressive muscle relaxation on level of Stress and Assertiveness among elderly residing in selected areas.", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 4, page no.a35-a43, April-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2404006.pdf

"Effectiveness of progressive muscle relaxation on level of Stress and Assertiveness among elderly residing in selected areas.", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 4, page no. ppa35-a43, April-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2404006.pdf