Effect of breathing exercise on stress management

Area of Science:

• Psychology
• Adolescent Health

Background:

• Adolescence is a critical developmental period characterized by heightened stress.
• Elevated stress in adolescents can adversely affect both mental and physical health.

Purpose of the Study:

• To assess the efficacy of breathing exercises as a stress management technique for adolescents.
• To address the need for accessible stress reduction methods in adolescent populations.

Main Methods:

• A study involving 40 adolescents (14-15 years old) from Tiruchirappalli schools.
• Utilized the Modified Stress Scale for pretest and posttest stress level measurements.

Main Results:

• Demonstrated a statistically significant decrease in adolescent stress levels.
• Paired t-test analysis yielded a value of 8.1294 with a p-value of 0.0001, indicating high significance.

Conclusions:

• Breathing exercises are a proven effective strategy for stress reduction in adolescents.
• This method provides an accessible and practical approach to managing adolescent stress, filling a crucial gap in current interventions.