The Effect of Laughter Therapy on Nursing Students

The Effect of Laughter Therapy on the General Health Status, Sleep Quality, and Stress Level of Nursing Students

The aim of this study is to determine the effect of laughter therapy on the general health status, sleep quality, and stress level of nursing students.

H1.1: Students who receive laughter therapy will have lower mean scores in the general health questionnaire than students who do not receive laughter therapy.

H1.2: Students who receive laughter therapy will have a lower Pittsburgh sleep quality index score than students who do not receive laughter therapy.

H1.3: Students who receive laughter therapy will have a lower mean stress level than students who do not receive laughter therapy.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Volunteering to participate in research
• Being a 1st or 2nd-year student in the Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing
• Not have any health problems that may create a communication barrier
• Being in a quiet environment to participate in the online study due to the pandemic period
• Have an internet connection to attend online sessions

Exclusion Criteria:

• Having undergone abdominal surgery in the past three months
• Having a disability to attend regular sessions