A study to assess the effectiveness of selected recreational activity on stress among elderly people in selected old age home at Chennai

Abstract

The aim of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of selected recreational activity on stress among elder. Pre-experimental one group pre-test and post-test design was used to conduct the study. The study was done on 30 selected sample by purposive sampling technique from a selected old age home at Chennai. Pre-test was done to the 30 sample by using modified perceived stress scale is a 10-item questionnaire originally developed by Cohen, et al. in (1983) to assess the level of stress. After obtaining permission from the concerned authorities, the selected recreational activity that comprises of painting using the stress reducing colours for elderly people (Blue, Pink, Green) and yoga dance exercise was demonstrated for 30- 45 minutes per day for 6 days to reduce the level of stress. The post-test was done le by using the same tool. The study findings revealed that there was a significant difference in the mean stress score before and after selected recreational activity. Hence the hypothesis H1 is accepted, which shows the effectiveness of selected recreational activity on stress reduction among elderly people.