Laughter and Well-Being: The Transformative Experiences of Working Mothers

Autor:	Jhonna G. Toledo, Araceli C. Doromal
Jazyk:	angličtina
Rok vydání:	2024
Předmět:	Laughter therapy Well-being Transformative experiences Working mothers phenomenology History (General) D1-2009 Social sciences (General) H1-99
Zdroj:	Philippine Social Science Journal, Vol 7, Iss 3 (2024)
Druh dokumentu:	article
ISSN:	2672-3107 2704-288X
DOI:	10.52006/main.v7i3.1027
Popis:	This study explores how laughter therapy transforms the experiences of working mothers, impacting their stress, resilience, and well-being. Six participants engaged in unstructured interviews, analyzed through a descriptive phenomenological approach. Findings revealed that both genuine and simulated laughter offer therapeutic benefits, improving optimism, stress management, and sleep. Laughter's contagious nature strengthens social bonds and promotes shared joy. The therapy fosters emotional resilience, enhances health, and nurtures spirituality, contributing to inner peace. Accessible and holistic, laughter therapy empowers working mothers to face challenges with resilience and optimism, ultimately improving their quality of life.
Databáze:	Directory of Open Access Journals
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