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[A procedure for assessment "relaxed state" with reference to basic exercises in autogenic training]

V A Gheorghiu¹, E Koch, M Hübner

¹Fachbereich 6- Psychologie, Universität Giessen.

Zeitschrift Fur Klinische Psychologie, Psychopathologie Und Psychotherapie

|January 1, 1994

Summary

This study introduces a new baseline assessment for relaxation training readiness, adapted from Autogenic Training. The validated questionnaire demonstrates high reliability and stability for group use in clinical settings.

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Area of Science:

Psychology
Rehabilitation Medicine

Context:

Lack of baseline 'relaxability' testing before relaxation training.
Need for standardized pre-training assessment procedures.

Purpose:

To present and validate a new baseline assessment procedure for relaxation training.
To evaluate the psychometric properties and temporal stability of the assessment.

Summary:

The procedure, adapted from Autogenic Training, includes 11 exercises and a questionnaire.
Psychometric evaluation on 106 orthopedic rehabilitation patients showed high internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha .96/.97) and good retest-reliability (.75).
Factor analysis revealed two distinct factors related to specific relaxation exercises and general relaxation.

Impact:

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Provides a reliable and stable tool for assessing readiness for relaxation training in group settings.
Facilitates more effective and personalized relaxation interventions in rehabilitation.
Contributes to the standardization of psychological assessment in clinical practice.