Faculty Mentor
Debra Spear
Abstract
Many college students have feelings of state anxiety, a temporary emotional response that is described by subjective, perceived feelings of concern, stress, and apprehension. The present study measured state anxiety across participants separated into a control and experimental group, which performed an exercise routine. Participants were also designated as regular or non-exercisers. Individuals in the experimental group and those who do not normally exercise were predicted to show larger decreases in state anxiety. All participants completed the Beck Anxiety Inventory, Beck Depression Inventory, and Zung Self-rating Anxiety Scale at three separate sessions over a two-week time span. Results showed no significant effect of group placement, amount of exercise in everyday life, or in the interaction of these variables.
Recommended Citation
Carruth, Emily and Taylor, Nadine
(2009)
"The Influence of Aerobic Exercise on State Anxiety in College Students,"
The Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 7, Article 2.
Available at:
https://openprairie.sdstate.edu/jur/vol7/iss1/2