Effects of Watching Aquariums on Elders' Stress
- 1 March 1990
- journal article
- Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd in Anthrozoös
- Vol. 4 (1), 44-48
- https://doi.org/10.2752/089279391787057396
Abstract
Experimental group members watched a fish aquarium or a fish videotape, while control group members viewed a placebo videotape. Three eight-minute treatment sessions were held one week apart. Members of all three groups perceived their treatments as relaxing. Aquarium observers tended to experience a decrease in pulse rate and muscle tension and an increase in skin temperature. Theoretical and practical implications of the results and ideas for further research are discussed.Keywords
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