Abstract
The purpose of the present study is to assess the Effectiveness of Relaxation Techniques among Housewives. Based on the purposive sampling technique 30 housewives were selected from Agartala town. A proper rapport was established with the housewives and socio-demographic profile was noted. Kindler Stress Assessment Inventory was presented to the housewives. Then the steps of Relaxation techniques were administered to the housewives and they were instructed to practice daily for 4 weeks. After the completion of 4 weeks, the Somatic symptoms, Psychological symptoms and Stress resilience were again assessed with the help of Kindler Stress Assessment Inventory. Results indicated that there is reduction in the level of stress among the housewives after applying Relaxation techniques.
Highlights
The purpose of the present study is to assess the Effectiveness of Relaxation Techniques among Housewives
Relaxation technique is an effective way among housewives which can help them to manage their level of stress in a variety of situation
The socio-demographic profile revealed that among 30 housewives, 70% lived in nuclear family and 30% lived in joint families
Summary
The purpose of the present study is to assess the Effectiveness of Relaxation Techniques among Housewives. Results indicated that there is reduction in the level of stress among the housewives after applying Relaxation techniques. There are evidences in the literature that stress may reduce the effectiveness of human immune system and increase the risk of infections and diseases among housewives. Relaxation technique is an effective way among housewives which can help them to manage their level of stress in a variety of situation. Relaxation techniques can help to cope with everyday stress. It is effective in reducing various stresses related health problems. Sloman and Molassiotis et al reported relaxation to be effective in anxiety and stress reduction among housewives at different situation
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