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 4^th year students, and 54% belonged to joint families. Geographically, 72% lived in urban areas. The results showed a significant reduction in stress post-intervention. The mean stress score increased from 7.66 to 14.74 (suggesting a reporting error), with standard deviation reducing from 4.36 to 3.7, indicating improved consistency. The stress reduction percentage was 56%, with a t value of 19.67 demonstrating statistical significance.The study highlights dance therapys effectiveness in alleviating stress and improving emotional well being among participants. These findings suggest that integrating dance therapy into stress management programs for young adults may provide a holistic and accessible approach to enhancing mental health.