Effects of an Extracurricular Anger Self-Control Program for Nursing Students
Won Hee Jun1, Eun Joung Choi2, Hyun-Mee Cho3
1College of Nursing, Keimyung University, 1095 Dalgubeol-daero, Dalseo-gu, Daegu 42601, Korea.
Summary
Nursing students benefit from anger self-control programs, which reduce trait anger and improve anger management. These programs also enhance grateful disposition, offering a valuable tool for managing student stress and emotional well-being.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Nursing Education
- Mental Health
Background:
- Nursing students frequently experience anger due to stress.
- Suppression of anger is common, rather than active management.
- There is a need for effective anger self-control programs for this demographic.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the impact of an anger self-control program.
- To assess changes in trait anger, anger expression, gratitude, and depression.
- To determine the efficacy of such programs for nursing students.
Main Methods:
- A quasi-experimental design with a nonequivalent control group was employed.
- 29 nursing students participated, divided into intervention and control groups.
- The study utilized a non-synchronized design.
Main Results:
- The intervention group showed significant reductions in trait anger, anger-in, and anger-out expression.
- The intervention group demonstrated significant increases in anger-control expression and grateful disposition.
- The control group did not exhibit these significant changes.
Conclusions:
- Anger self-control programs are effective in managing nursing students' anger.
- These programs can positively influence anger expression styles and promote gratitude.
- Consideration should be given to implementing these as extracurricular anger-management initiatives.
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