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.
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