Acute Stress Recovery

What we are studying:

How visual and/or auditory features of a relaxation room can positively impact recovery from stress.

Why it matters:

According to the 2021 Stress in America™ survey, work-related stress is the top stressor among adult workers (American Psychological Association, 2021). Relaxation rooms are one organizational strategy being used to reduce workplace stress. However, it is not well-understood how the way a person perceives stress relates to the body’s physical responses to stress. Understanding how physiological stress responses relate to improvements in perceived stress when using a relaxation room could lead to more effective strategies in addressing workplace stress.

Timeline:

• Study Planning: Apr. 2021 – End of Oct. 2021

• Study in Progress: Start of Nov. 2021 – Start of Dec. 2022