Title
Effects of computer-based stress management training on psychological well-being and work performance in Japanese employees: A cluster randomized controlled trial
Date Issued
01 January 2014
Access level
open access
Resource Type
journal article
Author(s)
Umanodan R.
Shimazu A.
Minami M.
Kawakami N.
Publisher(s)
National Institute of Industrial Health
Abstract
This study evaluated the effectiveness of a computer-based stress management training (SMT) program in improving employees’ psychological well-being and work performance. A total of 12 work units (N=263) were randomly assigned to either an intervention group (8 work units, n=142) or to a wait-list control group (4 work units, n=121). All participants were requested to answer online questionnaires assessing psychological well-being as a primary outcome, and coping style, social support, and knowledge about stress management as secondary outcomes at baseline (T0), immediately after the intervention (T1), and 2 months after the intervention (T2). The group × time interaction was tested using a mixed-model repeated measures ANOVA. Results showed a group × time interaction for “knowledge about stress management” in the entire sample. Among participants who had more than 3 d of training, a significant group × time interaction was observed for “problem-solving” and “avoidance and suppression” as well as “knowledge about stress management.” Our computer-based stress management program was effective for improving knowledge about stress management. It was also effective for improving coping skills in instances where participants had enough time (at least 3 d) to complete all sessions.
Start page
480
End page
491
Volume
52
Issue
6
Language
English
OCDE Knowledge area
Psicología (incluye relaciones hombre-máquina) Salud ocupacional
Scopus EID
2-s2.0-84919329802
PubMed ID
Source
Industrial Health
ISSN of the container
00198366
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