أثر تقنية الاسترخاء في التخفيف من حدة نوبات الهلع لدى طالبات كلية العلوم الإنسانية والإجتماعية بجامعة المسيلة
This study aimed to explore the effectiveness of the progressive muscle relaxation technique (Jacobson) in reducing the severity of panic attacks among a sample of female students at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of M’sila. This research responds to the growing need for effective psychological interventions to address anxiety disorders and panic attacks, which constitute a significant barrier to academic and social functioning, particularly in the university context. The sample consisted of 60 female students, purposefully selected, and divided into two groups: an experimental group that received the relaxation intervention and a control group that did not receive any psychological treatment. The Panic Attack Scale by Hesham Fayad (2003) was used to assess the intensity of symptoms, while Jacobson’s progressive relaxation technique was applied over several therapeutic sessions for the experimental group. The results showed statistically significant differences between the post-test scores of the experimental and control groups, in favor of the experimental group, indicating the effectiveness of the intervention. Moreover, significant differences were found within the experimental group between pre- and post-test scores, reinforcing the hypothesis that the relaxation technique contributes to reducing panic attack symptoms. The study concludes that progressive muscle relaxation is an effective therapeutic method that can be utilized in university settings to help female students manage anxiety, reduce psychological distress, and alleviate panic attacks. (Published abstract)