• MR. JOBIN MATHEW
• MS. DHRUTI K. SOLANKI

Menopause is an inherent physiological phenomenon that occurs in women. Post-menopause is the phase in women’s life when indicators signify the conclusion of her reproductive years. Post-menopausal is determined by the presence of symptoms and the length of the time that has passed since a women’s last menstrual period. Stress is a prevalent issue that individuals encounter in their lives. Women may experience a distinct set of psychological issues that are not often faced by men. It is important of stress in order to protect this particular age group from succumbing to detrimental effects of stress. The study was aimed to find out the effectiveness of laughter therapy in stress on Dadra and Nagar Haveli. This experimental study was conducted in 2023 among conveniently selected 60 Post menopausal stressed women from selected area of Dadra and Nagar Haveli. Modified Kessler’s Psychological Stress Scale was used for data collection. Data analysis was done through Descriptive and Inferential statistics. Among 60 participants (Pre-test) 71.67% women were found moderate stress and 28.33% women were found severe stress, after intervention of laughter therapy (Post-test) 78.33% women were found mild stress and 21.67% women were found moderate stress. It is replicated with a large sample in different settings (a nursing home or hospital) in future.

Laughter therapy (LT), Post-menopausal stressed women, Stress

"EFFECTIVENESS OF LAUGHTER THERAPY AMONG THE POST MENOPAUSAL STRESSED WOMEN.", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 3, page no.c303-c310, March-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2403238.pdf

"EFFECTIVENESS OF LAUGHTER THERAPY AMONG THE POST MENOPAUSAL STRESSED WOMEN.", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 3, page no. ppc303-c310, March-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2403238.pdf