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Effectiveness of a brief stress management intervention in male college students

Year: 2017

Type: article

Abstract: PURPOSE: This study aimed to examine the effects of a brief stress management intervention on depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, and aggression among Korean male college students. DESIGN AND METHODS: In a repeated measures design, participants were assessed before, immediately after, and 3 months after the intervention. Data of 40 experimental and 32 control participants were analyzed using linear mixed models. FINDINGS: There were significant time-by-group interaction effects for depression and trait anxiety, but not for state anxiety, suicidal ideation, and aggression. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: The intervention has long-term effects for depression and trait anxiety. Future research should involve a randomized controlled trial on a larger scale.

Source: Perspectives In Psychiatric Care

DOI: 10.1111/ppc.12212

Authors: Sunah Kim, Hyunlye Kim, Hyangkyu Lee, Hyunhwa Lee, Dabok Noh

Institutions: Yonsei University, Chosun University, University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Language: English

Topic: Student Stress and Coping

Subfield: Developmental and Educational Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funder: National Research Foundation of Korea