A comparative study of the physiological and psychological effects of forest bathing (Shinrin-yoku) on working age people with and without depressive tendencies

Table 3 Changes in POMS and TMD scores before and after Forest bathing in the subjects with and without depressive tendencies

T-A tension-anxiety, D-D depression-dejection, A-H anger-hostility, F fatigue, C confusion, V vigor, TMD total mood disturbance
**p < 0.01, ***p < 0.001, paired t test (before vs. after)
^aNon-depressive tendency: K6 ≤ 4
^bDepressive tendency: 5 ≤ K6 ≤ 12
^cWilcoxon signed–rank test (non-depressive tendency vs. depressive tendency)
^dTMD Score = (T-A) + (D-D) + (A-H) + F + C – V

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