Cilt 9 Sayı 65 (2021)

Araştırma Makalesi

Kahkaha Terapisinin Depresyon Üzerindeki Etkisinin İncelenmesi

Yayımlandı 30.10.2021

Cilt 9 Sayı 65 kapak

Öz

Kahkaha, olumlu duyguların bir dışa vurumudur. Stresin üstesinden gelmek için yararlı ve sağlıklı bir yol gibi görünmektedir. Kahkaha terapisi, fiziksel, psikolojik, sosyal ilişkileri sağlıklı hale getirebilen ve nihayetinde yaşam kalitesini iyileştirebilen bir tür bilişsel davranışçı temelli terapi yöntemidir. Kahkaha terapisinin, farmakolojik olmayan, alternatif bir tedavi olarak psikolojik sağlık üzerinde olumlu bir etkiye sahip olduğu bilinmektedir. Ayrıca kahkaha terapisi, uygun tesisler ve ekipman gibi özel hazırlıklar gerektirmez, kolayca erişilebilir ve kabul edilebilirdir. Kahkaha, kanda bulunan stres yapıcı hormonları azaltarak, stresin etkilerini azaltabilir. Depresyon, beyindeki norepinefrin, dopamin ve serotonin gibi nörotransmitterlerin azaldığı, beynin duygudurum kontrol devresinde bir sorun olduğu bir hastalıktır. Kahkaha dopamin ve serotonin aktivitesini değiştirebilir. Ayrıca, kahkaha tarafından salgılanan endorfinler, insanlar rahatsız olduğunda veya morali bozuk olduğunda yardımcı olabilir. Kahkaha terapisi, zihinsel sağlık üzerinde olumsuz etkisi olan depresyon için alternatif bir tedavi yöntemidir. Bu doğrultuda yapılan çalışmada kahkaha terapisinin depresyon üzerindeki etkisi incelenmiştir. Araştırmada, “Ön Test- Son Test –İzleme Testli Kontrol Gruplu Yarı Deneysel Desen” kullanılmıştır. Araştırma, İstanbul ilinde Beyoğlu ilçesinde bulunan Psikoloji ve Psikiyatri Kliniğine başvuran katılımcılardan gönüllü katılım onay izni alınarak yapılmıştır. Merkezlerden hangisinin deney hangisinin kontrol grubu olacağı random yoluyla belirlenmiştir. Çalışma grubu 15 katılımcıdan oluşurken, kontrol grubu 15 katılımcıdan oluşmuştur. Araştırmaya dahil edilen bireylerin katılımı gönüllülük temelinde olmuştur. Deney grubuna 4 haftalık “Kahkaha Terapi Uygulaması” yapılırken, kontrol grubuna iki oturumluk “Kahkaha Terapisi” eğitimi verilmiştir. Araştırmada kişisel bilgi formu ve Beck Depresyon Ölçeği (BDI) kullanılmıştır. Elde edilen veriler kahkaha terapisi katılımcıların depresyon düzeyini azaltmada etkili olduğunu göstermiştir.

Anahtar Kelimeler Kahkaha, kahkaha terapisi, depresyon

Abstract

Laugher Theraphy Depression Treatments Inspiration of Inclusion Effects

Laughter positive emotion, helpful, healthy way to deal with stress. Laughter therapy is a cognitive-behavioral therapy that can make physical, psychological; social relationships healthy improve quality of life. Laughter therapy positive effect on mental health alternative therapy. Laughter therapy does not require special preparations, such as appropriate facilities equipment easily accessible. Laughter reduces stress-producing hormones in the blood, can reduce the effects of stress. Depression is a disorder in which neurotransmitters such as norepinephrine, dopamine, serotonin is reduced brain. Problem mood control circuit of the brain. Laughter can alter dopamine serotonin activity. The endorphins released by laughter can be helpful when people are upset or depressed. Laughter therapy alternative treatment for depression that harms mental health. Examined the effect of laughter therapy on depression was in this study. In the research, it was used as "Pretest-Posttest-Semi-Experimental Design with Follow-Up Test Control Group." The study was conducted by obtaining a work permit from the participants who applied to the Psychology, Psychiatry Clinic in the Beyoğlu district of Istanbul. It was determined randomly which of the centers would be the experimental group the control group. While the study group consisted of 15 participants, the control group consisted of 15 participants. Participation of individuals included in the study was voluntary basis. While the experimental group received a 4-week "Laughter Therapy Practice," the control group received a placebo-like two-session training. Used personal information form Beck Depression Inventory. As a result, the depression levels of the participants who were treated with laughter therapy decreased.

Keywords Laugh, laugher therapy, depression

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