Stress management by psychosomatic training: effects ofChunDoSunBup Qi-training on symptoms of stress: a cross-sectional study

Abstract

We examined the effects of ChunDoSunBup (CDSB) Qi‐training, one of Korea's traditional forms of psychosomatic training, on stress coping ability by cross‐sectional investigation using the Symptoms of Stress (SOS) inventory. Four types of groups—normal health (n=74) and three groups of Qi‐trainees (group Q1: subjects with CDSB Qi‐training for 1–4 months, n=64; Q2: 5–12 months, n=50; Q3: more than 13 months, n=66)—participated in this study. Qi‐trainees with over 13 months training had significantly lower scores in all the SOS subscales compared to the controls. A significant negative correlation was found between the Qi‐training period and all SOS subscales. The total stress scores of the Qi‐trainee groups were substantially lower than those of the controls and there was further reduction with longer training periods. These results suggest CDSB Qi‐training is effective in stress management and in decreasing symptoms of stress. Copyright © 2000 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

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