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Effects Of Yoga On Perceived Stress Level And Cognitive Ability In College-Aged Females, Rachel V. Taylor, Faith Flanders, Allison Esposito, Delaney Lister, Lauren Williams
Effects Of Yoga On Perceived Stress Level And Cognitive Ability In College-Aged Females, Rachel V. Taylor, Faith Flanders, Allison Esposito, Delaney Lister, Lauren Williams
The Corinthian
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine if perceived stress levels and response inhibition scores (measure of cognitive function) differ in female college students who regularly participate in yoga compared to female college students who do not.
Methods: College-aged females ranging from 19-24 years of age were recruited to participate in this study. Subjects filled out a personal information sheet followed by a perceived stress level questionnaire to measure the amount of yoga each participant performed and assess their perceived stress level, respectively. Response inhibition and accuracy (cognitive function) were measured via a computerized Stroop Effect test consisting …