A Study to Assess the Knowledge of Elderly on Laughter Therapy in Selected Areas of Madhya Pradesh
Bincy Jacob *
Sarvepalli Radha Krishnan University, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India.
C. C. Linson
Sarvepalli Radha Krishnan University, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to examine the elderly's understanding about laughing therapy in Madhya Pradesh's designated locations. The sample of 30 older persons was chosen using a non-probability handy sampling approach. The older people's knowledge was assessed using a structured questionnaire. According to the data, the majority of older individuals have an average level of knowledge about laughing therapy, while 40% of samples have a bad level of information, 10% have a high level of knowledge, and none have an exceptional level of knowledge. The elderly must be educated on the benefits of laughing therapy in everyday life.
Keywords: Elderly people, knowledge, laughter therapy, laughter exercises