LAUGHTER YOGA

This study looked at whether laughter yoga or playing with finger puppets can help preschool children feel better emotionally and become more resilient. 90 kids in Turkey were split into three groups: one did laughter yoga twice a week for four weeks, one played with finger puppe…

This study tested a program to help children aged 8-12 with cystic fibrosis and their mothers build life skills and psychological resilience. The program included activities like laughter yoga and counseling. Researchers measured lung function, quality of life, and emotional well…

This study looked at whether laughter yoga can help first-year nursing students feel less stressed and more confident. 88 students took part, with some doing laughter yoga and others not. The goal was to see if this simple, non-drug activity improves how students cope with the pr…

This study looked at whether laughter yoga and sleep hygiene training could help reduce premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms, stress, and improve sleep quality in female university students. Forty-five nursing students took part in a 4-week program. Researchers measured changes i…

This study tested whether laughter yoga could help mothers of children in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) feel more resilient and cope better. Forty mothers whose children had been in the PICU for at least a week were split into two groups: one did short laughter yoga se…

This study looked at whether laughter yoga can improve well-being and help first-year midwifery students adjust to college. About 54 students took part, with some doing laughter yoga and others not. Researchers measured mental health, happiness, and psychological strength using s…

This study tested a laughter yoga program designed to help 8th graders understand and cope with peer bullying. Researchers worked with 80 students, using group laughter exercises and education to boost empathy and reduce bullying. The goal was to see if this fun approach could ma…