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An Exploratory Study of Member Attraction, Climate, and Behavioral Outcomes of Anger-Coping Group Therapy for Children with Emotional Disturbance
University at Albany-State University of New York This exploratory study examined member attraction, group climate, and behavioral outcomes of anger-coping group therapy with children in an urban school. Two facilitators co-led a 6-week cognitive-behavioral group intervention with five children who were identified with either emotional disturbance (ED) or exhibited difficulty with anger management. Pretest and posttest ratings on the Behavioral Assessment System for Children (BASC) were gathered from children, parents, and teachers. Children also completed the Group Attitude Scale (GAS) after the first, middle, and last group session. All group sessions were videotaped, and three independent observers viewed the tapes and completed the Group Climate QuestionnaireShort Form (GCQ-S) following each session. Results indicated that the children formed a cohesive, healthy functioning group. Parents indicated significant improvement in children's behavior on the BASC, although teachers and children did not note these changes. Clinical implications for interventions for children with ED and directions for future research are discussed
Key Words: emotional disturbance anger cognitive-behavioral group climate attraction outcomes
Small Group Research, Vol. 37, No. 2,
115-139 (2006) |
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