Effect of Self-Management of Excessive Tension (SMET) Program on Attitude and Quality of Life Among Institutional Staff
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This study investigated the effectiveness of a Self-Management of Excessive Tension (SMET) program on attitude and quality of life among institutional staff. Using a pre-post experimental design, 300 participants from various institutional roles including teaching, administrative, and support staff underwent a 15-day SMET intervention consisting of daily 35-minute sessions. The study employed multiple validated assessment tools: Mindful Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS), Perceived Stress Questionnaire (PSQ), Quality of Life Scale (QOLS), State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI), and Symptom Checklist-90 (SCL-90). Results demonstrated significant improvements across all measured dimensions: mindfulness increased (p<0.001), perceived stress decreased (p<0.001), quality of life improved (p<0.001), anxiety levels reduced (p<0.001), and psychological symptoms decreased (p<0.001). The intervention showed consistent effectiveness across demographic variables, suggesting its broad applicability in institutional settings.
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