Abstract

Nursing students experience stress from many different facets. Stress has a negative impact on academic performance and cognition. Research shows the positive effects mirthful laughter has on psychological and physiological health. This pilot project evaluated the effectiveness Laughter Yoga had on stress and coping. Cohen's Perceived Stress Scale-10 and a stress and coping questionnaire measured project outcomes. The overall results give anecdotal evidence for continuing projects to evaluate student stress and coping strategies.

Author Details

Jessica A. LeTexier, DNP, MSN, RN, Assistant Professor

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Lead Author Affiliation

Bemidji State University, Bemidji, Minnesota, USA

Type

DNP Capstone Project

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Other

Research Approach

Pilot/Exploratory Study

Keywords:

Laughter Yoga, Nursing Students, Stress, Coping Skills

Advisor

Linda Matheson

Degree

DNP

Degree Grantor

Capella University

Degree Year

2015

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Review Type

None: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Self-submission

Date of Issue

2015-01-21

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