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The format of work site stress management programs tend to be similar. Programs that
provide information to employees about cognitive and behavioral methods of coping with stress
are considered secondary prevention techniques (Murphy, 1996), because they operate in an
environment where stress exists and the goal is damage prevention (Cooper & Murphy, 2000).
Work site stress management programs consist of a combination of established techniques for
enhancing self-awareness and reducing stress, such as progressive muscle relaxation,
biofeedback, meditation, and cognitive-behavioral modifications (Cooper & Murphy, 2000;
Murphy, 1996). Programs are typically educational in scope and workers are usually trained in
small groups sessions that last an hour or more (Murphy, 1996).
Some researchers have demonstrated that stress management programs are correlated
with decreased levels of perceived stress. For example, Williams, Kolar, Regar, & Pearson
(2001) provided an 8-week stress management program to 59 participants and documented a
decrease in the effect of daily hassles from baseline, as measured by the Daily Stress Inventory
and compared to 44 individuals in a control group. Similarly, Timmerman, Emmelkamp, &
Sanderman (1998) reported that participants in a stress management program reported fewer
daily hassles than a group of matched individuals who did not participate.
There are several reasons for the success of stress management programs in the work site.
First, the workplace itself is a source of perceived stress, so it makes sense to attack the problem
in the environment in which it occurs. Second, employers are able to fund and provide the
programs, which might not otherwise be attainable for working adults. Employers benefit from
the cost-savings associated with the positive outcomes of the program, as well as the opportunity
to offer an incentive capable of attracting and maintaining employees. Finally, the programs can
be an effective complement to existing Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) and counseling24
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Hoke, Cassandra N. The Effectiveness of an Electronic-Mail Campaign to Modify Stress Levels, Mood States, and Coping Techniques Among Employed Adults, dissertation, August 2003; Denton, Texas. (https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc4262/m1/29/: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, UNT Digital Library, https://digital.library.unt.edu; .