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American Anthropologist, Volume 128, Issue 1, Page 108-119, March 2026.ABSTRACT According to anthropological theories of brokerage, brokers build bridges, close gaps, make connections, and construct shared norms. In this article, I argue that such structural‐functionalist approaches to brokerage do not prove adequate in addressing unsettled and unsettling scale‐making practices of refugee‐led support initiatives in ...
Lieke van der Veer
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The impact of laughter yoga on subjective well-being: A pilot study
, 2020 Laughter has been associated with a number of physiological and psychological benefits.
PhD Melissa K Weinberg +2 more
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The effect of laughter yoga on psychological wellness on women with gynecological cancer
, 2022 Bu araştırma, jinekolojik kanser tanısı alan kadınlarda kahkaha yogasının psikolojik iyi oluşa etkisini belirlemek amacıyla randomize kontrollü deneysel olarak tasarlanmıştır.
İnce, Zuhal Karagöz
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PLoS ONE, 2019 BACKGROUND:Few randomized controlled trials have assessed the effects of laughter therapy on health-related quality of life (QOL) in cancer patients. This study aimed to evaluate these effects as an exploratory endpoint in cancer patients as part of a ...
Toshitaka Morishima +10 more
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Anthropology of Consciousness, Volume 37, Issue 1, Spring 2026.ABSTRACT One barrier to mental health and a common focus of psychotherapy is the tendency to identify with relentless, often self‐critical thinking that searches for faults, becomes easily distracted, and pulls individuals away from the present moment.
Barbara Carter
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British Journal of Clinical Psychology, Volume 65, Issue 1, Page 180-198, March 2026.Abstract Objectives Evidence of the benefits of yoga for patients with major depressive disorder (MDD) is mixed and results mainly from randomized controlled trials (RCTs). Adding qualitative measures to RCTs may give additional insight into the range of outcomes experienced by participants. We therefore used qualitative measures to assess the positive
Nina K. Vollbehr +3 more
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Penurunan Tingkat Stres Kerja Pada Penerbang Militer Melalui Penerapan Terapi Yoga Tawa [PDF]
, 2016 The laughter yoga therapy is a physical exercise technique that combines yoga breathing techniques, fitness exercise, laughter, applause rhythmic movements, and meditation.
Kustanti, E. R. (Erin) +3 more
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Cyprus Turkish Journal of Psychiatry and PsychologyThis study was designed as a randomized controlled trial to identify the effects of laughter yoga on the psychological well-being of women diagnosed with gynecologic cancer. The study was conducted with 70 patients (35 patients in the intervention group and 35 patients in the control group) receiving treatment at the oncology service of a research and ...
Zuhal Karagöz İnce +1 more
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Effect of Laughter Yoga on Pulmonary Rehabilitation in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. [PDF]
, 2016 Objective: To evaluate the clinical usefulness of laughter yoga for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in a pulmonary rehabilitation setting. Design: Pilot study, with randomization of participants.
Yoshikawa, Masanori +9 more
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, 2017 Background: The aim of the present study is to evaluate the effects of laughter yoga exercises on anxiety and sleep quality in patients suffering from Parkinson’s disease. Methods: In the study a semi-empirical and applied research design was used, which
Afsaneh Sanatkaran +2 more
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