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Trauma-Informed Yoga

Investigating an Intervention for Mitigating Adverse Childhood Experiences in Rural Contexts

Bibliographic Data

ID8923931
AuthorsLauren Davis (0000-0002-8865-6981, Montana State University, corresponding author), Alexandra Aylward (0000-0003-1321-6778, Montana State University), Rebecca Buchanan (0000-0002-3691-9663, Emory and Henry College)
Year2022
Volume58
Issue4
Pages530-559
Publication date2022-07-04
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueEducational Studies (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0013-1946 • E-ISSN: 1532-6993
PublisherTaylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/00131946.2022.2102495
PMID36654845
OpenAlexW4292623137
LanguageEN
Citations received7
References cited24

In a state ravaged by suicide and a mental health crisis, this study sought to mitigate impacts of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and depressive and anxiety symptomology in high school students in a rural Montana community. Through a seven-week, twice weekly intervention of trauma-informed yoga, participants experienced statistically significant reductions in anxiety (GAD-7) and increases in Strengths and Difficulties (SDQ-11) overall scores and some subscales; noteworthy improvements were also present in depressive symptomatology (PHQ-A), salivary cortisol levels, and sleep duration. Importantly, participant qualitative feedback indicated significant benefits in focus, relaxation, and overall well-being. Further research is needed to imply generalizability and should include a larger, more diverse sample as well as utilization of control groups and an examination of academic and behavioral impacts at the school level

Adverse Childhood Experiences · Anxiety · Developmental psychology · Focus group · Generalizability theory · Intervention (counseling · Mental health · Psychiatry · Child Abuse and Trauma · Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development · Clinical Psychology · Infant Development and Preterm Care · Psychology

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Citations per year1.75
Citation span2022 - 2026 (5)
Highly citedNo

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