The Effect of Yoga on Stress, Anxiety and Depression among Turkish Adults: A preliminary study

In this study, it is investigated the psychological effects of yoga on adult’s mood such as stress, anxiety and depression. Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS) with 42 items (Lovibond and Lovibond, 1995) was used for collecting data in two times: Pre-test and Post-test. This scale administer...

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Published inPamukkale journal of sport sciences Vol. 6; no. 1
Main Authors Mehrtash, Shabnam; Middle East Technical University, Koçak, Settar; Middle East Technical University, Hürmeriç Altunsöz, Irmak
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Pamukkale University Faculty of Sport Sciences 01.05.2015
Pamukkale Üniversitesi
Subjects
Kişisel Gelişim
Spor
yoga, stress, anxiety, depression
Türkiye
Denizli
anxiety
stress
Yoga
depression
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Summary:In this study, it is investigated the psychological effects of yoga on adult’s mood such as stress, anxiety and depression. Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS) with 42 items (Lovibond and Lovibond, 1995) was used for collecting data in two times: Pre-test and Post-test. This scale administered in 95 subjects in Middle East Technical University in Ankara/Turkey.  For data analysis, SPSS version 21 and a paired sample T-test were used. The results indicated that there was a significant difference between stress, anxiety and depression scores before and after two weeks yoga exercise treatment. Yoga has a positive effect on person’s psychological mood and it may decrease the stress, anxiety and depression disorders.
Bibliography:http://psbd.pau.edu.tr/article/view/1062000262
ISSN:1309-0356
1309-0356