Treatment of Anger [microform] : A Review of the Current Literature / Carole Lou Andersen.
Many psychological and physiological disorders may have some etiology in an unconstructive response to anger. Still others may be exacerbated by repressed or suppressed anger. Anger is often a problem for clients seeking therapy, yet psychologists have little research upon which to develop a viable...
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| Summary: | Many psychological and physiological disorders may have some etiology in an unconstructive response to anger. Still others may be exacerbated by repressed or suppressed anger. Anger is often a problem for clients seeking therapy, yet psychologists have little research upon which to develop a viable therapeutic approach. While skills in communication appear to be effective in reducing angry feelings to maintain positive physical and mental health and to enhance interpersonal relationships, these skills seem to be difficult to learn. Four self-report measures have been used primarily in the assessment of anger arousal and expression and in the assessment of the effectiveness of anger management techniques. They are the Buss-Durkee Hostility Inventory, the Reaction Inventory, the Anger Self-Report, and the Anger Inventory. Several promising theoretical positions have been developed for treatment of maladaptive anger in people. Among these are the behavioral approaches of desensitization and social skills training. Cognitive behavioral techniques used involve an emphasis on some kind of restructuring of thoughts, with Rational-Emotive Therapy and stress inoculation training having been used primarily. Research has indicated that any direct intervention for treatment of maladaptive anger expression is better than none, and a multifaceted training program consisting of desensitization or relaxation training, stress inoculation, and social skills or problem solving training is best. Further research is needed to determine what role nonverbal communication may have in shaping anger responses. A four-page reference list is provided. (NB) |
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| Item Description: | ERIC Note: Doctor of Psychology Research Paper, Biola University, California. ERIC Document Number: ED273895. |
| Physical Description: | 40 pages |
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