A brief cognitive-behavioral stress management program for secondary school teachers

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Author(s)

  • Sharron S.K. Leung
  • Vico C.L. Chiang
  • Y. Y. Chui
  • Y. W. Mak
  • Daniel F.K. Wong

Detail(s)

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)23-35
Journal / PublicationJournal of Occupational Health
Volume53
Issue number1
Publication statusPublished - 2011

Abstract

Objective: This study aimed to assess the efficacy of a brief cognitivebehavioral program that was designed to reduce the work-related stress levels of secondary school teachers. Methods: A quasi-experimental design was used to compare the intervention groups with the wait-list control groups. Seventy teachers from the intervention groups and 54 from the control groups completed a set of validated scales at the baseline and 3-4 wk later. The scales included the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale, the Dysfunctional Attitude Scale-Form A, the Health-Promoting Lifestyle Profile II, and the Occupational Stress Inventory Revised Edition. Results: After controlling for the baseline measures, the intervention groups had significantly lower role stress, personal strain and overall work-related stress 3-4 wk after the baseline measurements. The intervention groups also had significantly higher stress management behaviors, and less general stress and dysfunctional thoughts than the control groups (all p≤0.05). The levels of dysfunctional thoughts and stress management behaviors significantly predicted general stress after intervention and personal resource deficits. The level of dysfunctional thoughts also predicted the personal strain of work-related stresses (all p

Research Area(s)

  • Cognitive behavior therapy, Intervention studies, Occupational health, Psychological, School teachers, Stress

Citation Format(s)

A brief cognitive-behavioral stress management program for secondary school teachers. / Leung, Sharron S.K.; Chiang, Vico C.L.; Chui, Y. Y. et al.
In: Journal of Occupational Health, Vol. 53, No. 1, 2011, p. 23-35.

Research output: Journal Publications and ReviewsRGC 21 - Publication in refereed journalpeer-review