2021, Vol. 8, Issue 3, Part C

Objective:To explore what research suggest on the concept of martial art and its effect on self-efficacy and attention span in adults of age 18-40 years.

Material and Method: Relevant studies were included from the period of 2010 to 2021 via PubMed, Cochrane and Google Scholar. Eligibility criteria-Studies were viewed as eligible for inclusion in the systematic review if they met the following criteria: Full text article, Articles which are published in last 10 years, Systematic reviews, Cross-sectional studies, Observational studies, Population included both genders, Include age group 18-40 years.

Results: Martial art appeared to have positive effects on self-efficacy and attention time span in some adults. Conclusion: It was concluded that martial art proves to be beneficial for improving self-efficacy and attention time span in adults.