Efficacy of anger management training on hostility and well- being of parents

The purpose of this research is to analyze the effects of anger management
program on hostility and well-being of parents. For this reason, anger control
workshops were presented for parents of elementary school children. This
research utilized a semi experimental pre-post tests single group design.
Sample consisted of an available group containing 84 parents of students (5
group) in private schools in the city of Tehran. Anger control methods called
Fireworks program, based on
cognitive-behavioral approach, was taught with an emphasis on
parent-child relationship. Hostility and Well-being of the participants were
measured using Redford-Williams Hostility Inventory (RWHI) and Mental Health
Inventory (MHI-28). Results indicated significant effects on hostility,
psychological distress and psychological well-being. Finally, we may conclude
that anger management, as an effective and functional intervention, could be
used to diminish psychological distress and to enhance psychological
well-being