An Investigation Of The Effectiveness Of Biofeedback-Based Stress Management Training For College Going Students

Abstract

Exploring the efficacy of a biofeedback-driven stress management initiative for college students, particularly those grappling with heightened stress and anxiety in their initial semesters, this comprehensive paper delves into an intricate study involving thirty randomly assigned first-year students segregated into biofeedback intervention and control groups. The biofeedback cohort immersed themselves in an extensive five-week training regimen, harnessing biofeedback for adept stress and anxiety management, whereas the control group remained devoid of specific training. Remarkable revelations surfaced: the biofeedback ensemble maintained a commendable stability in stress levels, adeptly countering the control group’s palpable surge. Moreover, the biofeedback faction showcased a marked reduction in anxiety, sharply juxtaposed with the control group’s moderately escalating levels. Conclusively, the study vehemently posits the resounding efficacy of biofeedback-centric stress management in alleviating anxiety and steadying stress levels amidst a myriad of first-year college students across diverse fields. This groundbreaking intervention holds immense potential in amplifying academic prowess, nurturing holistic well-being, and furnishing students with indispensable stress management tools for their intricate academic and professional journeys.