Effectiveness of Anger Management Training based on Cognitive-Behavioral Approach on Parents' Aggression and Mental Health
Subject Areas :
1 - University of Tehran
Keywords: anger management aggression mental health parent training,
Abstract :
The aim of the current study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the anger management program on parents’ mental health and aggression. The design of this study was quasi-experimental using single group with pretest-posttest. In this research anger management program was implemented for seven sessions, each session two hours per week on 77 parents who participated as volunteers. Data were collected utilizing Ahvaz Aggression Inventory (AAI), and Mental Health Inventory-28, (MHI-28) to assess parents' aggression and their mental health. Findings showed that the anger management program significantly reduced mean scores of all aggression subscales. In addition, mean scores of mental health subscales changed significantly in the desired direction. The anger management program can be effective in reducing aggression and promoting mental health among parents.