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Effects of Chamber REST, Flotation REST, and Relaxation on Mood State

By: Arreed Barabasz, Marianna Barabasz, Rebecca Dyer, and Noel Rather

January, 1993


Hypothesis

The study hypothesizes that Chamber Restricted Environmental Stimulation Therapy (REST), Flotation REST, and general relaxation can positively influence mood states, with Flotation REST expected to have the most significant impact.


Methodology

The study enrolled 45 upper level undergraduate and graduate level students at a large northwestern university to participate in a ‘relaxation and mood study.’ The average age was 21.6 years old; 21 participants were women and 24 were men. Participants were divided into three groups, each undergoing one of the relaxation methods: Chamber REST, Flotation REST, or progressive muscle relaxation training sessions. Chamber REST involved lying in a dark, quiet room with minimal sensory input. Flotation REST required participants to float in a tank of water saturated with Epsom salts, creating a near-zero gravity environment. The relaxation training group engaged in standard relaxation techniques such as listening to calming music. Mood states were assessed before and after the sessions using standardized psychological scales.


Results

The results indicated that all three methods led to improvements in mood states. However, Flotation REST showed the most significant positive effects, with participants reporting greater reductions in stress and improvements in overall mood compared to the other two methods. Chamber REST also showed notable benefits, though to a lesser extent than Flotation REST. The relaxation group experienced the least improvement, suggesting that more immersive sensory reduction techniques have a greater impact on mood enhancement.

This study supports the hypothesis that reducing sensory input through Chamber and Flotation REST can effectively improve mood states, with Flotation REST being the most beneficial.


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