PERCEIVED STRESS AND DYSFUNCTIONAL BREATHING PATTERN IN YOUNG ADULTS – A CORRELATIONAL STUDY
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https://doi.org/10.53555/nx30dw84Keywords:
Perceived stress, Dysfunctional breathing, Young adults, PSS-10, MARMAbstract
Background: Psychological stress is highly prevalent among young adults and may influence physiological processes including breathing mechanics. Dysfunctional breathing refers to inefficient breathing patterns occurring without structural respiratory pathology. Objective: To evaluate the relationship between perceived stress and dysfunctional breathing patterns in young adults. Methods: A correlational study was conducted on 220 young adults using the Perceived Stress Scale-10 (PSS-10) and Manual Assessment of Respiratory Motion (MARM). Results: No statistically significant correlation was observed between perceived stress and rib cage motion. Conclusion: Perceived stress did not significantly affect breathing mechanics in healthy young adults.
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