Effectiveness of a Family-Centered Emotion Regulation Intervention on Adolescent Anger, Psychological Resilience, and Family Intimacy
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Objective: This study examines the effectiveness of a family-centered emotion regulation intervention in reducing adolescent anger, enhancing psychological resilience, and improving family intimacy.
Methods and Materials: A quasi-experimental pretest-posttest design with a three-month follow-up was conducted on 80 adolescents (aged 12–18 years), randomly assigned to an intervention group (n= 40) or a control group (n= 40). The intervention, conducted over 12 weeks, integrated Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) to improve emotional regulation skills in adolescents and enhance parental support. The State-Trait Anger Expression Inventory (STAXI-2), Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC), and Family Intimacy Questionnaire (FIQ) were used to measure outcomes. Data were analyzed using repeated measures ANOVA and Bonferroni post-hoc tests.
Findings: The intervention group showed significant improvements in Anger, Resilience and Family intimacy compared to the control group (p < 0.001). These effects were sustained at follow-up, confirming the long-term benefits of the intervention.
Conclusion: A family-centered approach to emotion regulation significantly enhances adolescent psychological resilience, reduces anger, and strengthens family relationships. Integrating such interventions into school-based and community programs may provide sustainable support for adolescent mental health.
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