Efficacy of video-based relaxation technique to minimize stress in young adults during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Abstract

The uncertainty of the pandemic and rapid changes brought forth stressors for young adults as learning shifted to the online mode and most recreational activities required screen time. The objective was to evaluate the effectiveness of video-based diaphragmatic breathing relaxation technique in reduction of stress levels amongst young adults during COVID-19 pandemic. A quasi-experimental design with a sample size of 30 young adults undertook pre- and post-tests of subscale of Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale 21-items (DASS-21), negative emotion questionnaire, and hair cortisol concentration through enzyme-linked-immunosorbent assay technique. The findings indicate that there was a reduction in stress levels as majority of the items on the stress subscale of DASS-21 revealed lower stress at significant level. In addition, post-intervention participants reported a reduction in experience of negative emotions. Therefore, indicating that the diaphragmatic focused video-based intervention was effective in lowering stress and negative emotions.

• Authors: Rajeev Jayaram Paleri, Kolar Sridara Murthy Meena, Manoj Kumar Sharma, H Ravish, Latha Krishnamurthy, Revan Kumar Joshi, Renibi Lepcha
• Journal: Journal of neurosciences in rural practice (J Neurosci Rural Pract) 2023 Jul-Sep Vol. 14 Issue 3 Pg. 544-546 ISSN: 0976-3147 [Print] United States
• PMID: 37692799 (Publication Type: Journal Article)
• Copyright: © 2023 Published by Scientific Scholar on behalf of Journal of Neurosciences in Rural Practice.