A quasi experimental study to assess the effect of laughter therapy on stress level among the 1" year B.Sc. Nursing students of a selected institute of nursing and paramedical sciences (U.P.)

Abstract

Background: Stress is any challenge to homoeostasis. It is a self-reported mental state that challenges the body's internal sense of balance. Various precipitating factors have been identified to cause stress. Among them physiological, emotional, biological, cultural etc. cause stress and manifested as anxiety, depression, inability to concentrate, helplessness etc. Students in all ages and time have been found to be a population vulnerable to stress. Factors like academic pressure, new environment, time management, disciplinary life style etc. are the causes of stress for students. Researchers revealed that nursing students top the list of students in experiencing stress. Objectives: The research was conducted to assess the effect of laughter therapy on stress level of 1