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Effects of Online Laughter Yoga and Psychoeducation on Perceived Stress and Career Anxiety in Nursing Students
Sponsor: Okan University
Summary
.This randomized controlled study evaluated the effects of online laughter yoga and a structured psychoeducational program on perceived stress and career anxiety among nursing students undertaking clinical placements. The study employed a three-arm, randomized, controlled pre-test-post-test design. A total of 60 nursing students were randomized in a 1:1:1 ratio to the laughter yoga, psychoeducation, or control group, with 20 participants in each group. Both active interventions were delivered online twice weekly for four weeks. Data were collected using a Sociodemographic Information Form, the Perceived Stress Scale, and the Short Form of the Adult Career Concerns Scale. Changes in perceived stress and career anxiety over time were evaluated across the three study groups. The primary statistical analysis used a linear mixed-effects model, with supplementary analyses including mixed-effects analysis of variance, post-hoc comparisons, and analysis of covariance. Keywords: laughter yoga, psychoeducation, psychiatric nursing, nursing students
Official title: Effects of Online Laughter Yoga and Psychoeducation on Perceived Stress and Career Anxiety in Nursing Students: A Three-Arm Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
Any - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
60
Start Date
2026-05-18
Completion Date
2026-07-10
Last Updated
2026-08-25
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Laughter Yoga Programme
The programme began with an introductory session and basic techniques, followed by intermediate-level laughter exercises, energy-boosting activities, group interaction and emotional release exercises; it concluded with consolidation and closing sessions. The content consisted of a combination of deep yoga breathing exercises and unconditional (unprompted) laughter techniques.
Psychoeducational Programme
A structured psychoeducational programme delivered online over 4 weeks, comprising 2 sessions per week (8 sessions in total, 40-60 minutes per session), covering the topics of stress, coping strategies, emotion regulation and career awareness.
Locations (1)
Okan University
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)