Objective: To evaluate the effect of stress management training on Iranian students preparing for university entry exam.
Method: In this study 217 participants were randomly assigned to four experimental and four control groups of two sexes. An eight-session training package was used for training the experimental group. The subjects were assessed by Beck Depression and Anxiety Inventory.
Results: The result of the second experiment indicates a significant efficacy of stress management training on lowering the level of anxiety and depression of the subjects.
Conclusion: It seems that policy-makers should consider applying stress management training along with planning university entry exam programs in order to lower the level of anxiety and depression of individuals.
Type of Study:
Research |
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Special Received: 2007/02/20 | Accepted: 2007/04/22 | Published: 2007/06/22