The impact of daily self-reiki on perceived stress and well-being in college students

<b>Objective:</b> This study investigated the effects of self-Reiki on stress levels in college students. Reiki, a biofield complementary therapy within integrative medicine, has been shown to promote relaxation. While Reiki research is growing, studies on self-Reiki remain limited. Given the impact of stress on health, this study is highly relevant. <b>Participants:</b> Thirty-six college students (ages 18-35) were randomly assigned to an intervention group (<i>n</i> = 18) and practiced self-Reiki for 10 min daily, or a crossover control group (<i>n</i> = 18), which read health articles before transitioning to self-Reiki at Week 4. <b>Methods:</b> A convergent mixed-methods design integrated quantitative and qualitative data. Stress was assessed using the Perceived Stress Scale and General Well-Being Schedule before and after a 4-week intervention. <b>Results:</b> Statistical analysis showed significant stress reduction and increased well-being after the intervention. <b>Conclusions:</b> Qualitative data supported these findings, suggesting self-Reiki as an effective stress mitigator for college students.