A STUDY TO EVALUATE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF KNOWLEDGE ON DANCE THERAPY IN REDUCTION OF STRESS AMONG ADULT GIRLS IN A SELECTED COLLEGE, BENGALURU

Stress is a common issue among young adults, often leading to adverse physical, emotional, and psychological outcomes. This study evaluated the effectiveness knowledge on dance therapy as a therapeutic intervention for stress reduction among adult girls in a selected college in Bengaluru. Using a quasi-experimental pre-post-test design, 50 participants were analysed to assess changes in stress levels and emotional well being.Demographic findings revealed that 44% of participants were 22 years old, 50% were 4th year students, and 54% belonged to joint families. Geographically, 72% lived in urban areas. The results showed a significant reduction in stress post-intervention.