Enhancing Stress Management Through Psychoeducation: An Intervention for Production-Line Workers

Abstract

Workers in high-demand production settings face elevated stress levels, yet evaluated psychological interventions for this group remain limited. This study examined the effectiveness of a psychoeducation based stress-management program for sorting-line employees. 10 female workers were selected based on interviews, observations, and a Training Needs Analysis (TNA) that identified workload pressure, unclear task division, and ineffective communication as key stressors. The intervention comprised three sessions covering work-stress education, coping strategies, emotion-regulation techniques, and guided Progressive Muscle Relaxation. Pre- and post-intervention data were collected using subjective stress rating scale and an observational checklist of emotion-regulation behaviors. Data analysis was conducted using Wilcoxon Signed-Rank Test for knowledge scores due to non-normal distribution. Knowledge scores increased significantly from 10.50 to 15.00 (Wilcoxon, p = 0.005). Behavioral indicators of stress decreased from 27.90 to 20.40, with a paired t-test showing a highly significant improvement (p < 0.001). Brief managerial feedback also indicated better communication and reduced stress-related behaviors. The results indicate that structured psychoeducational programs can effectively enhance workers’ knowledge and adaptive stress- management practices, offering a practical approach for improving occupational well-being.