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Fine body movement during autogenic training. Longitudinal and short-term changes.

A K Tebecis, Y Ohno, T Takeya

    Biofeedback and Self-Regulation
    |December 1, 1977
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    Autogenic training (AT) significantly reduced fine body movement in high school girls over several months. This relaxation technique shows promise for improving self-regulation, as measured by a static sensograph.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychophysiology
    • Behavioral Science

    Background:

    • Fine body movement can reflect an individual's state of relaxation or arousal.
    • Quantifying subtle physiological changes is crucial for understanding the efficacy of relaxation techniques.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the impact of autogenic training (AT) on fine body movement in adolescent females.
    • To assess the utility of a static sensograph in measuring changes associated with relaxation practices.

    Main Methods:

    • Two groups of normal high school girls were studied over several months.
    • One group received weekly autogenic training (AT) instructions and daily practice; the other served as a control.
    • A static sensograph measured fine body movement in a seated position with eyes closed.

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    Main Results:

    • The AT group exhibited a significant decrease in mean body movement across sessions.
    • Body movement in the AT group was significantly lower at 3 and 4.5 months compared to baseline.
    • The AT group showed reduced movement during AT practice compared to preceding and succeeding periods in later sessions.

    Conclusions:

    • Autogenic training (AT) effectively reduces fine body movement in adolescent females.
    • The static sensograph is a viable tool for assessing the physiological effects of AT and other relaxation procedures.
    • Findings suggest AT may enhance self-regulation and reduce psychophysiological arousal.