Effectiveness of Physical Exercise on Anxiety Reduction of Sensation Seeking Veterans

The present study was aimed at investigating the effect of exercise on anxiety reduction in sensation seeking veterans . First, to identify veterans with high levels of sensation seeking, Maroon Zuckerman’s sensation seeking questionnaire was Distributed among 300 veterans of Isfahan and Based on the scores obtained from the questionnaire, 175 were identified as having high sensation seeking demand. From these veterans with high levels of sensation seeking , 30 people were randomly selected and divided into two groups: experimental group (n =15) and control group (n =15).To evaluate the veteran's anxiety , Cattell’s Anxiety Test were taken from both groups . Then, The experimental group engaged in regular physical exercise for one month .The control group in the training courses did their daily activities and did not start any regular exercise. After training, both groups underwent a re-test of Cattell’s Anxiety Test . At the end, The analysis of covariance showed a significant difference (F = 38.4), between the two groups. These findings showed consistency and reduction in anxiety in the experimental group. Thus, regular physical exercise may lead to a reduction in anxiety and may increase coping in sensation seeking veterans.

physical exercise,sensation seeking, anxiety, Veterans