Men's Responses to Anger Management Group Practices in Türkiye

Abstract

This study examines the group's efficacy by focusing on 13 men's responses to an integrative treatment that incorporates cognitive-behavioral, feminist, the stages of change, and positive psychological approaches during an eight-week group intervention in T & uuml;rkiye. Researchers also evaluated the group's impact on members' anger management and the quality of their marital relationships. Data collected through detailed group session notes by the observer and interviews with the men before and after the program were analyzed using thematic analysis. The results revealed that building group cohesion and trust increased members' disclosures and engagement in group practices. The anger management program also helped them reduce their anger outbursts and express their feelings more appropriately. Finally, the participants stated that their empathy, emotion regulation, and problem-solving skills improved after the group sessions, improving their relationships with their wives and children.