Summary: Single Subject Design Stress Study

Single Subject Design Stress Study
The model that was used for this analysis is known as the AB design, which measures the dependent variable during the baseline (A) and the intervention phase (B) (Krysik and Finn, 2013). The study was conducted over an 11week period, with the first 6 weeks being the baseline (A) for the study, which was based on the level of stress that occurred each week. Due to the limitation of miscommunication the intervention phase (B) could only be conducted for a 5-week period; falling short by one week of measurement of the intervention phase. The Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), is an instrument used to measure stress levels, the validity of this study allowed for evaluation and recording of weekly levels of stress. The intervention that was used daily to promote lower stress levels was relaxation time with deep breathing. This type of study had no reliability outcomes due to the changing in stress levels daily.
The indication of the stress level in the first week was recorded as the need to develop a stabilizing routine for personal life and school assignments. The high peak noted at week three was indicated as an emotional situation that concerned a dear family member's deteriorating health condition. Weeks four and five displayed that there was still a high level of stress, but that there seems to be a slight drop, possibly due to stabilizing a better routine. At week 6, the final baseline measurement reveals a significant drop in stress, when checking the Perceived Stress Scale for that week, it indicated the level of stress was lower due to receiving an engagement