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ERIC Number: EJ691573
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2005-May
Pages: 9
Abstractor: Author
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0924-3453
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Noise and Stress in Primary and Secondary School Children: Noise Reduction and Increased Concentration Ability through a Short but Regular Exercise and Relaxation Program
Norlander, Torsten; Moas, Leif; Archer, Trevor
School Effectiveness and School Improvement, v16 n1 p91-99 May 2005
The present study examined whether a short but regularly used program of relaxation, applied to Primary and Secondary school children, could (a) reduce noise levels (in decibels), (b) reduce pupils' experienced stress levels, and (c) increase the pupils' ability to concentrate, as measured by teachers' estimates. Noise levels in 5 classrooms (84 participants) were measured using sound monitors, before and after a 4-week long relaxation program, as well as when no relaxation training was provided. The results indicated that levels of noise were reduced significantly after the relaxation treatment. The results indicated no significant reduction of stress levels in the classes, but ability to concentrate increased among the pupils.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Primary Education; Secondary Education
Audience: N/A
Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Sweden
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