Bio-Energy during Finals: Stress Reduction for a University Community.

Area of Science:

• Complementary and Alternative Medicine
• Psychology
• Student Health

Background:

• University students often experience high stress levels, particularly during 'dead week' before final examinations.
• Self-reported stress can negatively impact academic performance and overall well-being.
• Bio-energy interventions are increasingly explored for their potential health benefits.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the efficacy of a bio-energy intervention in mitigating self-reported stress among university students.
• To assess the impact of Healing Touch therapy during a high-stress academic period.

Main Methods:

• A quasi-experimental, single-group pretest-posttest design was employed.
• Thirty-three university students participated in the study.
• A 15-minute Healing Touch (bio-energy) intervention was administered.

Main Results:

• A statistically significant reduction in self-reported stress was observed post-intervention.
• The Healing Touch intervention demonstrated a positive effect on stress levels.

Conclusions:

• Bio-energy therapy, such as Healing Touch, is a beneficial approach for reducing student stress during demanding academic periods like dead week.
• Further research is warranted to explore the broader applications and long-term effects of bio-energy therapies in student populations.