Research Article
Analysis of Psychological and Physiological Responses to Snoezelen Multisensory Stimulation
Lucia Ludvigh Cintulova, Jerzy Rottermund and Zuzana Budayova
Published: 25 November, 2024 | Volume 8 - Issue 2 | Pages: 115-125
This study evaluates the effects of two months of regular snoezelen therapy on anger-hostility (AH), assessing both psychological and physiological indicators before and after the intervention. Using the Profile of Mood States (POMS-2), the research measured changes in anger-hostility levels and stress responses, comparing pre- and post-intervention data. At baseline, participants exhibited relatively high levels of anger-hostility, with psychological scores averaging 40.14 (± 2.46) and physiological scores averaging 42.25 (± 2.71), indicating significant irritability, aggression, and elevated stress responses. After two months of multisensory stimulation in a snoezelen room, participants’ psychological scores decreased to 37.40 (± 2.26) and physiological scores to 39.50 (± 2.01), suggesting improvements in mood and physiological stress. The statistical analysis yielded a p - value of 0.047, indicating that the reductions were significant. These findings suggest that snoezelen therapy can be effective in reducing anger-hostility and associated physiological stress, offering a promising intervention for emotional regulation and stress management.
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Keywords:
Snoezelen multisensory stimulation; Physiological indicators; Profile of mood states; Anxiety
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