A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Anger Control Program on Behavioural Problem Among Adolescents in Selected Higher Secondary School at Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh

Abstract

Background: This study was undertaken to assess the level of behavioral problems among adolescents and to design a structured anger control program to address these issues. It also aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the intervention and explore associations between behavioral problems and selected demographic variables.

Aim: To evaluate the effectiveness of an anger control program on behavioral problems among adolescents in a selected higher secondary school at Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh.

Methods: A quantitative evaluative research approach with a quasi-experimental one group pre-test post-test design was employed. The study was conducted at Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyay Saraswati Siksha Mandir Inter College, Rajpur, Kanpur. The pre-test and post-test scores were analyzed statistically. The post-test mean score (88.4) was significantly higher than the pre-test mean score (43.34), and the calculated t-value (9.38) exceeded the critical value at the 0.05 significance level, indicating a meaningful reduction in behavioral problems after the intervention.

Results: The findings confirmed the effectiveness of the anger control program. Techniques such as emotional awareness, relaxation, cognitive restructuring, and assertive communication helped adolescents manage their anger and behavioral issues more effectively. The study also emphasized the role of early psychological support in improving adolescent behavior.

Conclusion: The anger control program significantly reduced behavioral problems among adolescents. The results highlight the need for structured interventions within school settings to promote emotional regulation and psychosocial well-being.