Abstract
[Purpose] We investigated whether or not the profile of mood states (POMS) is effective as an index in educational management and ascertaining the academic achievements of students. [Subjects] The subjects were 37 (31 males, 6 females) physical therapy students. [Method] We divided the subjects on the basis of their end-of-term examination results into High and Low groups, and compared their scores in POMS evaluations, which were conducted once a month from April to July 2012. [Results] Compared to the Low group, the High group had significantly lower POMS scores for the items of tension-anxiety, depression-dejection, fatigue-inertia and confusion-bewilderment, while that of vigor-activity was significantly higher. [Conclusion] Since POMS results are related to the academic achievement of students as well as their mental health, there is a possibility that POMS will be useful as an index in educational management and the ascertainment of academic achievement.
