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Veterans' responses to anger management intervention

A A Gerlock

    Issues in Mental Health Nursing
    |July 1, 1994
    PubMed
    Summary

    This study evaluated anger management for veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The intervention significantly reduced anger, though past trauma was linked to higher scores.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Trauma Studies
    • Veterans Health

    Background:

    • Anger management is a key component of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) treatment for veterans.
    • Limited scientific research exists on the effectiveness of these anger management interventions.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe the characteristics of male veterans seeking anger management.
    • To measure the efficacy of anger management intervention for veterans with PTSD.

    Main Methods:

    • Study included 51 male veterans undergoing anger management from March 1990 to March 1992.
    • Participants were assessed using the State-Trait Anger Scale at the beginning and end of the intervention.
    • Paired t-test and analysis of variance were used for data analysis.

    Main Results:

    • A significant reduction in both state- and trait-anger was observed post-intervention.
    • Veterans with a history of psychological trauma reported higher average anger scores compared to those without.

    Conclusions:

    • Anger management intervention appears effective in reducing anger among veterans with PTSD.
    • History of psychological trauma may be a factor in persistent anger levels in this population.

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