返老還童氣功對失眠與憂鬱的影響

Abstract

隨著現代社會生活的快節奏及壓力增加，失眠與憂鬱成為普遍困擾的健康問題。這些問題不僅影響了個人的生活質量，也加重了社會的醫療負擔。因此，探索有效的改善方法顯得尤為重要。雖然傳統的醫療方法如藥物治療和心理治療獲得了廣泛應用，但其副作用和效果不一的情況，使得尋找替代或輔助方法。成為當前研究的一個重要方向。本研究聚焦於返老還童氣功這一輔助方法對於失眠與憂鬱症的影響。返老還童氣功作為一種傳統的身心練習，已在某些社羣中獲得了好評，但目前在現代氣功健康研究中卻相對缺乏深入探討。因此，本研究的核心問題是：返老還童氣功介入能否有效改善失眠與憂鬱症狀？本研究採用質性研究法，透過半結構式深度訪談6位年齡介於58到69歲的返老還童氣功協會會員，收集他們對氣功練習的體驗和感受。這樣的研究設計不僅能夠深入瞭解參與者的主觀體驗，還可以挖掘氣功對於他們失眠與憂鬱的潛在影響。訪談結果顯示，多數參與者在持續練習返老還童氣功後，表達出對於自身失眠和憂鬱症狀的改善，並且在情緒穩定性、睡眠質量上有明顯提升，參與者提到氣功練習帶來的放鬆感和自我調節能力的增強，這些都是以往研究中未曾深入探討的方向。 透過本研究，我們希望能填補返老還童氣功在失眠與憂鬱症研究中的空白，並為未來相關改善方法的發展提供有力的實證支持。透過進一步的分析，本研究將揭示氣功對心理健康的潛在益處，為改善失眠與憂鬱症提供新的視角與方案。最終期待本研究能夠為從事心理健康治療的專業人士及相關政策制定者提供有價值的參考依據。With the fast pace and increasing stress of modern life, insomnia and depression have become common health issues that significantly impact individuals’ quality of life and contribute to the growing burden on healthcare systems. Therefore, exploring effective treatment methods is particularly important. While conventional treatments such as pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy are widely used, concerns about side effects and inconsistent efficacy have prompted the search for alternative therapies.This study focuses on the effects of Rejuvenation Qigong, a traditional mind-body practice, as an alternative approach to managing symptoms of insomnia and depression. Although Rejuvenation Qigong has received positive feedback in some communities, there is a lack of in-depth research on its health benefits within the modern context of qigong studies. This research aims to explore whether practicing Rejuvenation Qigong can effectively alleviate symptoms of insomnia and depression.Using a qualitative research design, this study conducted semi-structured in-depth interviews with six members of the Rejuvenation Qigong Association, aged between 58 and 69. The participants shared their experiences and perceptions regarding their qigong practice. This approach enabled a deeper understanding of the subjective experiences of practitioners and the potential impact of qigong on their mental and physical health.The findings indicate that most participants reported improvements in insomnia and depressive symptoms after consistently practicing Rejuvenation Qigong. They also experienced enhanced emotional stability, better sleep quality, and increased relaxation and self-regulation. These outcomes highlight aspects of qigong practice that have been underexplored in previous research.This study aims to fill a gap in the literature on Rejuvenation Qigong and its effects on mental health, offering empirical support for the development of alternative treatment approaches. The results suggest potential mental health benefits of qigong and provide new perspectives for addressing insomnia and depression. Ultimately, this research seeks to offer valuable insights for mental health professionals and policymakers working to develop holistic and effective treatment strategies.