NCT06827015

Laughter Yoga's Impact on Children's Anger and Well-Being

The Effect of Laughter Yoga on Anger Levels and Subjective Well-Being in School-Aged Children

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 96 (actual)
• Sponsor: Mersin University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 8 Years – 11 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

This study aims to evaluate the effects of laughter yoga on anger levels and mental well-being in schoolchildren. Research indicates that laughter yoga has the potential to reduce stress and improve communication skills. There have been few studies specifically targeting children with high anger levels and low mental well-being. This study focuses on children under stress or with limited social support. Laughter yoga is a fun and effective technique that can be easily integrated into children's daily lives. The study is expected to provide positive contributions to the educational environment and reduce behavioral issues.

Detailed description

This study is a randomized controlled trial aimed at evaluating the effects of laughter yoga on school-aged children's anger levels and mental well-being. The research encompasses a total of 2958 students from two primary schools in Mersin Akdeniz, using 396 fourth-grade students as the sample. Specifically, this research targets children exposed to stress or limited social support, as there are few studies focusing on children with high anger levels and low mental well-being. Children will be assigned to intervention and delay groups based on simple randomization of their anger scores. This process will be conducted branch-based with the assistance of another researcher, and neither participants nor statisticians will have access to group information. The research will collect data in four stages: pre-test, intervention process, post-test, and a follow-up one month later. At each stage, the Emotion Regulation Scale for Children and the Mental Well-Being Questionnaire will be used. Participants will fill in the Mental Well-Being Questionnaire every night before bed during the intervention period, allowing us to evaluate the study's effects. In the long term, it is expected that integrating laughter yoga into children's daily lives in a fun and effective way will provide positive contributions in educational settings and reduce behavioral problems. Research also indicates that laughter yoga has the potential for stress reduction and enhancing communication skills.

Conditions

• Anger Problems
• Spiritual Well-being

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	Laughter-Based Anger Reduction Program	This intervention involves structured Laughter Yoga sessions lasting 40 minutes each, conducted twice a week. It specifically targets students with high anger levels. The program combines breathing exercises, playful laughter activities, and relaxation techniques to reduce stress and promote emotional regulation. Unlike other interventions, this program uniquely emphasizes laughter as a tool for managing anger and enhancing overall well-being.

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-03-16
• Primary completion: 2025-05-16
• Completion: 2025-05-25
• First posted: 2025-02-14
• Last updated: 2026-02-27

Locations

2 sites across 1 country: Turkey (Türkiye)