New Evidence for the Effectiveness of Stress Management Training in Groups

This study evaluates the effectiveness of a stress management treatment based upon transactional stress and group treatment theory. Treatment components included teaching the cognitive-be- havioral skills of relaxation, cognitive restructuring, and assertiveness within a structured small-group setti...

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Published in:Behavior modification 1989-10, Vol.13 (4), p.431-446
Main Authors: Tallant, Steven, Rose, Sheldon D., Tolman, Richard M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adaptation, Psychological
Adult
Arousal
Behavior Therapy - methods
Female
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Personality Tests
Psychotherapy, Group - methods
Social Support
Stress, Psychological - complications
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Summary:This study evaluates the effectiveness of a stress management treatment based upon transactional stress and group treatment theory. Treatment components included teaching the cognitive-be- havioral skills of relaxation, cognitive restructuring, and assertiveness within a structured small-group setting. Thirty-two symptomatic volunteers were assigned to either a treatment group or a wait-list condition. Treatment consisted of eight, two-hour weekly group sessions. On all dependent measures of stress, the treatment subjects evidenced significant pre- to posttest reductions. Futhermore, on three of the four measures, the treatment subjects evidenced significant pre- to posttest reductions in stress compared to the wait-list subjects.
ISSN:0145-4455
1552-4167
DOI:10.1177/01454455890134003