Comparison of Individual vs. Group Progressive Muscle Relaxation Training on State and Trait Anxiety
Date of Award
4-1986
Degree Name
Master of Arts
Department
Psychology
First Advisor
Dr. Chris Koronakos
Second Advisor
Dr. Malcolm H. Robertson
Third Advisor
Dr. Dale M. Brethower
Access Setting
Masters Thesis-Open Access
Abstract
This study investigated the relative effects of group and individually administered progressive muscle relaxation on the reduction of state and trait anxiety. A six-week training program was conducted for 12 graduate and undergraduate volunteers. The State-Trait Anxiety Inventory and the Relaxation State Behavioral Checklist were administered prior to and immediately following training. A Subjective Stress Record was maintained daily for two weeks prior to training and for the s ix weeks of training. No decrease was found in trait anxiety scores after training. A significant decrease in state anxiety scores was found in both individually trained and group trained subjects. The findings do not indicate preference for either training setting.
Recommended Citation
Niefert, Janet L., "Comparison of Individual vs. Group Progressive Muscle Relaxation Training on State and Trait Anxiety" (1986). Masters Theses. 1321.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/masters_theses/1321