Title
The Effect of Aromatherapy on Stress among College Students
Date
5-30-2013 9:00 AM
Location
Werner University Center (WUC) Pacific Room
Department
Psychology
Session Chair
David Foster
Session Title
Psychology Poster Session 1
Faculty Sponsor(s)
Chehalis Strapp
Presentation Type
Poster session
Abstract
This research predicted that inhalation of lavender essential therapy oil would decrease the stress level of a student. Using a between subject design, forty participants, including 5 males and 35 females (M= 20.5, SD = 1.23) were randomly assigned to solve a math problem before and after, to test their stress level. The control group demonstrated a small effect of stress reduction after inhaling the essential lavender oil. These results suggest that exposure to lavender essential oil in a stressful situation can reduce stress but should be examined further.
Recommended Citation
Morales, Laura J., "The Effect of Aromatherapy on Stress among College Students" (2013). Academic Excellence Showcase Schedule. 22.
http://digitalcommons.wou.edu/aes_event/2013/psych/22
The Effect of Aromatherapy on Stress among College Students
Werner University Center (WUC) Pacific Room
This research predicted that inhalation of lavender essential therapy oil would decrease the stress level of a student. Using a between subject design, forty participants, including 5 males and 35 females (M= 20.5, SD = 1.23) were randomly assigned to solve a math problem before and after, to test their stress level. The control group demonstrated a small effect of stress reduction after inhaling the essential lavender oil. These results suggest that exposure to lavender essential oil in a stressful situation can reduce stress but should be examined further.