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Selected Works of Donna M. Zucker
Article
The Effects of Labyrinth Walking in an Academic Library.pdf
Journal of Library Administration (2016)
  • Donna M Zucker, RN, PhD, FAAN
  • Jeung Choi, University of Massachusetts - Amherst
  • Matthew N. Cook, University of Oklahoma Norman Campus
  • Janet Brennan Croft
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Abstract
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.
Keywords
  • academic libraries,
  • stress,
  • labyrinth walking,
  • blood pressure,
  • relaxation,
  • learning environment
Disciplines
Publication Date
Spring May 28, 2016
DOI
DOI: 10.1080/01930826.2016.1180873
Citation Information
Donna M Zucker, Jeung Choi, Matthew N. Cook and Janet Brennan Croft. "The Effects of Labyrinth Walking in an Academic Library.pdf" Journal of Library Administration (2016) ISSN: 0193-0826
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/donna_zucker/30/