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The Effects of Labyrinth Walking in an Academic Library
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The Effects of Labyrinth Walking in an Academic Library

Donna M. Zucker, Jeungok Choi, Matt Cook and Janet Brennan Croft
Journal of Library Administration, Vol.56(8), pp.957-973
2016
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.7282/T3J67K18

Abstract

Stress (Psychology) Labyrinth walking Blood pressure Relaxation Learning environments Labyrinths Academic Libraries
The purpose of this study was to determine if labyrinth walking in an academic library would reduce library user stress and promote relaxation. A non- equivalent control group design was employed. Systolic blood pressure was significant for time effect (effect size of .136, and power .721). Pulse rate was significant for time effect (effect size 0.93, and power .507). Satisfaction survey results demonstrated increased satisfaction after labyrinth walking. Data from this pilot will form the basis of a larger scale study to determine the effect of labyrinth walking on stress particularly in high-stress learning environments.
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