Effectiveness of Autogenic Relaxation Therapy for Managing Mood Swings in Adolescent Girls with Premenstrual Syndrome

Ratna Hidayati; Laviana Nita Ludyanti; Wahyu Sri Astutik

doi:10.56741/IISTR.jphs.001083

Authors

Ratna Hidayati
ratnahidayati1971@gmail.com
Sekolah Tinggi Kesehatan Karya Husada Kediri https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5590-1274
Laviana Nita Ludyanti Sekolah Tinggi Kesehatan Karya Husada Kediri
Wahyu Sri Astutik Institut Ilmu Kesehatan Bhakti Wiyata

Keywords:

Autogenic Relaxation, Emotional Regulation, Mood Changes, Premenstrual Syndrome, Adolescent

Abstract

Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) is associated with mood instability in adolescents, affecting emotional well-being and daily functioning. Non-pharmacological interventions, such as autogenic relaxation, may help manage these fluctuations. This study examined the effect of autogenic relaxation therapy on mood changes in 88 female adolescents at SMP Negeri 1 Pare, Kediri Regency, using a one-group pretest–posttest pre-experimental design. Mood was assessed with the Four Dimensions Mood Scale (FDMS) and analyzed using the Wilcoxon Signed-Rank test. Before the intervention, most participants (61.4%) reported negative mood. After autogenic relaxation, the majority (52.3%) shifted to the positive mood category, with statistically significant improvement (p < 0.001). These results suggest that autogenic relaxation promotes emotional regulation through focused attention and controlled breathing, supporting a physiological relaxation response. Autogenic relaxation appears to be a simple, accessible, and cost-effective method for managing PMS-related mood disturbances in adolescents. However, the absence of a control group and limited demographic scope warrant caution. Future studies with controlled designs and diverse populations are recommended.

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Author Biographies

Ratna Hidayati, Sekolah Tinggi Kesehatan Karya Husada Kediri

Ratna Hidayati completed her undergraduate education at PSIK-FK Universitas Padjadjaran (UNPAD) in 1997, followed by a master’s degree at FIK-Universitas Indonesia (UI) in 2005, specialist education at FIK-UI in 2007, and a doctoral degree at PDIK-Universitas Brawijaya (UNBRAW) in 2016. She has been actively teaching as a nursing lecturer since 1993 and is currently a faculty member at STIKES Karya Husada Kediri, East Java, Indonesia. She is also active in publishing books and articles in national and international journals. Contact: ratnahidayati1971@gmail.com.

Laviana Nita Ludyanti, Sekolah Tinggi Kesehatan Karya Husada Kediri

Laviana Nita Ludyanti earned her undergraduate degree from PSIK-FK Brawijaya University in 2008 and completed her master’s degree at FIK-UI in 2014. She has been teaching as a nursing lecturer since 2008 and is currently at STIKES Karya Husada Kediri, East Java, Indonesia. Her focus is on pediatric nursing, and she actively publishes books and articles in national journals. Contact: lavianakh@gmail.com.

Wahyu Sri Astutik, Institut Ilmu Kesehatan Bhakti Wiyata

Wahyu Sri Astutik is a lecturer in nursing management at Institut Ilmu Kesehatan (IIK) Kediri. She holds a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Universitas Indonesia (UI), a master’s degree in hospital management from Gajah Mada University (UGM), Yogyakarta, and a doctoral degree from Universitas Brawijaya (UNBRAW), Malang. Her research interests include environmental and developmental studies in healthcare. Contact: wsriastutik@gmail.com.

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