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.
• Keywords: Stress; Mental health; Coping behavior

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