Effects of Aromatherapy and Music on Stress and Self-Esteem in Nursing Students
Journal of Nursing Education, cilt.65, sa.5, ss.293-301, 2026 (SCI-Expanded, SSCI, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 65 Sayı: 5
- Basım Tarihi: 2026
- Doi Numarası: 10.3928/01484834-20260129-02
- Dergi Adı: Journal of Nursing Education
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus, CINAHL, Education Abstracts, Educational research abstracts (ERA)
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.293-301
- İnönü Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Background: Nursing students frequently experience elevated anxiety during injection practices, which can neg-atively affect their performance and well-being. Exploring supportive, nonpharmacological interventions is crucial in clinical education. Method: This single-blind, pretest/ posttest, randomized controlled study included 102 first-year nursing students (aromatherapy = 34, aromatherapy + music = 34, control = 34) at a state university. Data were collected using validated tools between February 28, 2025, and May 10, 2025. Statistical analyses included t tests, analysis of variance, and Bonferroni post-hoc tests. Results: Both intervention groups demonstrated a signifi-cant reduction in systolic blood pressure and anxiety levels compared to the control group (p < .001). Conclusion: Aromatherapy and music-assisted aromatherapy are effective in reducing anxiety and systolic blood pressure during injection practice. Integrating such complementary methods into nursing education may support students’ psychological well-being and enhance clinical learning experiences.