J Korean Acad Nurs.  2005 Feb;35(1):77-86.

The Effects of a Stress Management Program on Mental Health and the Coping Behavior for the Children of Alcoholics

• Yang SH
• Lee PS

Abstract

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of a stress management program on mental health and coping behavior for children of alcoholics. METHOD: Data was collected from January to February, 2003. The subjects were 20 adolescents from 13 to 18 years old. Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics, chi-square test, and t-test with the SAS program. RESULT: There were statistically significant differences in mental health, active coping, positive cognitive restructuring, and support-seeking for problem solving between the experimental group and the control group. CONCLUSION: The stress management program helped children of alcoholics by enhancing self-esteem, providing information about alcohol, and improving emotional and problem focused coping abilities. This eventually enhanced mental health.

Keyword

Stress; Mental health; Coping behavior

MeSH Terms

Stress, Psychological/*therapy
*Mental Health
Male
Humans
Female
Child of Impaired Parents/*psychology
*Alcoholism
Adolescent
*Adaptation, Psychological