Acute stress reduction with interactive guided imagery in overweight Latino adolescents
by Lane, Christianne Joy, M.S., UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, 2007, 48 pages; 1447061

Abstract:

Objective. This pilot study examined whether a 4 week program of Interactive Guided Imagery (IGI) could reduce physiological and psychological stress in overweight, Latino adolescents.

Methods. Twelve overweight Latino adolescent (6 girls, 6 boys) were randomized into either IGI treatment or Control groups. The IGI group received a weekly 45 minute IGI session while controls received no treatment. Salivary cortisol was taken pre- and post-session in both groups. The treatment group also completed a measure of psychological stress pre- and post-session. Both acute (within session) and trends in acute response to stress (over 4 weeks) were examined.

Results. There were declines in salivary cortisol within sessions attributable to the IGI treatment from the first session. The psychological stress measure did not consistently respond to IGI over the study.

Conclusion. IGI has great potential to decrease stress in Latino adolescents, was well received, and results were almost immediate.

 
AdviserStanley P. Azen
SchoolUNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
SourceMAI/ 46-02, p. , Dec 2007
Source TypeThesis
SubjectsBiostatistics; Psychobiology; Hispanic American studies
Publication Number1447061
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