This study tested how well Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) works to reduce stress and anxiety in female university students living in hostels. Eighty students were randomly divided into two groups: one received EFT therapy for 4 weeks, and the other did not. Stress and anxiety were measured before and after using standard scales. The group that received EFT showed a significant reduction in stress and anxiety compared to the control group. This suggests EFT is an effective way to help manage mental health problems in this group.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
80
Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) is a psychological intervention that uses tapping on acupuncture points combined with cognitive techniques to reduce stress and anxiety. Participants received EFT sessions for 4 weeks.
Al Rayan Hostel
Rawalpindi, Punjab Province, Pakistan
Reduction in Stress Levels
Stress levels measured using the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10) to assess the effect of Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) therapy on stress reduction among female hostelites.
Time frame: Baseline and 4 weeks after intervention
Reduction in Anxiety Levels
Anxiety levels measured using the Generalized Anxiety Disorder scale (GAD-7) to evaluate the effect of Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) therapy on anxiety reduction among female hostelites.
Time frame: Baseline and 4 weeks after intervention
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