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Anger management training in prison inmates

M I Holbrook1

  • 1Group Homes for Children, Inc., Montgomery, Alabama 36104, USA.

Psychological Reports
|November 14, 1997
PubMed
Summary

This study trained male inmates in anger management using cognitive behavioral methods. The training significantly reduced their scores on the Vengeance scale, indicating a decrease in vengeful tendencies.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Criminology
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Revenge, a retaliatory act after a perceived wrong, is linked to criminal and antisocial behaviors.
  • Revenge is a primary motivator for reactive aggression, distinct from instrumental aggression.
  • Understanding and managing vengeful impulses is crucial in correctional psychology.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral methods in managing anger and reducing vengeful tendencies in male inmates.
  • To investigate the impact of anger management training on reactive aggression.

Main Methods:

  • Selection of 26 male inmates with a history of reactive aggression.
  • Implementation of anger management training utilizing cognitive behavioral techniques.
  • Measurement of vengeful tendencies using the Vengeance scale before and after the intervention.

Main Results:

  • Inmates demonstrated a statistically significant reduction in posttest scores on the Vengeance scale.
  • The cognitive behavioral anger management intervention proved effective in mitigating vengeful inclinations.

Conclusions:

  • Cognitive behavioral anger management is a viable strategy for reducing revenge and reactive aggression in incarcerated populations.
  • This approach offers a promising avenue for behavioral change and rehabilitation within the criminal justice system.

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