RELAX Alternatives to Anger: Examining the Experiences of Latino Adults in an Anger Management Program
Anger Management Education (AME) is a growing genre of Family Life Education and Extension that shows promise in helping individuals manage the frequency and intensity of their anger. The majority of research using AME, however, has primarily examined outcomes from high-risk populations such as inca...
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| author | Katie L. Reck Holly Tiret Charlye Meuser Georgina Perry Veronica Quintino-Aranda |
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| description | Anger Management Education (AME) is a growing genre of Family Life Education and Extension that shows promise in helping individuals manage the frequency and intensity of their anger. The majority of research using AME, however, has primarily examined outcomes from high-risk populations such as incarcerated populations, delinquent youth, and couples in relationship duress. This study examines the perceived benefits and experiences of 36 Latino adult participants in the RELAX: Alternatives to Anger family life education program. Five themes emerged using data from five focus group interviews depicting positive evaluative findings among participants, including (1) anger management strategies, (2) understanding anger, (3) improved relationships, (4) social support, and (5) cultural influence of anger. Implications for developing and implementing AME programming for Latino audiences are described. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-8fd10e48ed6f49308c98730c6870af752022-12-22T02:49:32ZengMississippi State UniversityJournal of Human Sciences and Extension2325-52262019-10-0173125https://doi.org/10.54718/QHJK7953RELAX Alternatives to Anger: Examining the Experiences of Latino Adults in an Anger Management ProgramKatie L. Reck0Holly Tiret1Charlye Meuser2Georgina Perry3Veronica Quintino-Aranda4Central Michigan UniversityMichigan State UniversityWellspring Lutheran ServicesMichigan State UniversityMichigan State UniversityAnger Management Education (AME) is a growing genre of Family Life Education and Extension that shows promise in helping individuals manage the frequency and intensity of their anger. The majority of research using AME, however, has primarily examined outcomes from high-risk populations such as incarcerated populations, delinquent youth, and couples in relationship duress. This study examines the perceived benefits and experiences of 36 Latino adult participants in the RELAX: Alternatives to Anger family life education program. Five themes emerged using data from five focus group interviews depicting positive evaluative findings among participants, including (1) anger management strategies, (2) understanding anger, (3) improved relationships, (4) social support, and (5) cultural influence of anger. Implications for developing and implementing AME programming for Latino audiences are described.https://scholarsjunction.msstate.edu/jhse/vol7/iss3/11/anger management educationlatinofamily life education |
| spellingShingle | Katie L. Reck Holly Tiret Charlye Meuser Georgina Perry Veronica Quintino-Aranda RELAX Alternatives to Anger: Examining the Experiences of Latino Adults in an Anger Management Program Journal of Human Sciences and Extension anger management education latino family life education |
| title | RELAX Alternatives to Anger: Examining the Experiences of Latino Adults in an Anger Management Program |
| title_full | RELAX Alternatives to Anger: Examining the Experiences of Latino Adults in an Anger Management Program |
| title_fullStr | RELAX Alternatives to Anger: Examining the Experiences of Latino Adults in an Anger Management Program |
| title_full_unstemmed | RELAX Alternatives to Anger: Examining the Experiences of Latino Adults in an Anger Management Program |
| title_short | RELAX Alternatives to Anger: Examining the Experiences of Latino Adults in an Anger Management Program |
| title_sort | relax alternatives to anger examining the experiences of latino adults in an anger management program |
| topic | anger management education latino family life education |
| url | https://scholarsjunction.msstate.edu/jhse/vol7/iss3/11/ |
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