Bioinformation. 2026 Jan 31;22(1):425-429. doi: 10.6026/973206300220425. eCollection 2026.
ABSTRACT
Adolescence is a developmental phase marked by significant stress, which can negatively impact mental and physical well-being. Therefore, it is of interest to evaluate the effectiveness of breathing exercises as a stress management strategy for adolescents. The research involved 40 adolescents (aged 14-15 years) from schools in Tiruchirappalli, using the Modified Stress Scale for pretest and posttest data. Results showed a significant reduction in stress levels, with a paired t-test value of 8.1294 and a p-value of 0.0001. Thus, breathing exercises are an effective and accessible strategy for reducing stress in adolescents, addressing a gap in adolescent stress management methods.
PMID:41960500 | PMC:PMC13058334 | DOI:10.6026/973206300220425
