Abstract

The purpose of this study was to develop a web-based stress management system for 20's∼50's Korean adults. To identify user's information needs, research process includes needs assessment analysis, design, development/testing, and application release. For needs assessment included literature review, interviews and surveys. Based on the user's needs, a「Stress-down」program was developed. The program was evaluated by users for their satisfaction with the program and by experts for the quality of the program. 「Stress-down」 program was consists of 4 stress tests and stress management clinic. In the stress test section, 4 tests was used to find the user's stress, symptom, coping style, and personal vulnerability to stress. In the stress management clinic, useful management method was introduced. This program recommend the adequate management method by tailored intervention system. The「Stress-down」program was released using URL:http://www.stressdown.net. It is expected that this web-based stress management system will contribute to the mental health promotion on Korean adults as well as provide a community for the stress related researchers and professionals to share information on the web-based stress management. (Korean J Str Res 2010;18:379∼387)

• Keywords: Stress management, Flash, Stress-down