Success of anger management programmes

• How effective are anger management programs in reducing anger?

  • Many studies support their effectiveness:
  • John Bainer & Raymond Novaco (2006) – Found a 75% improvement rate based on six meta-analysesof anger management programs.
  • Landenberger & Lipsey (2005) – Analyzed 58 studies using CBT with offenders, 20 of which focused on anger control.
  • Found that including anger control significantly increased improvement rates.
• Are all studies positive about anger management?

  No, not all research supports its effectiveness:

  • Kevin Howells et al. (2005) – Cited five meta-analyses showing only moderate benefits of anger management.
  • Law (1997) – Found that in one study, only one person showed improvement after therapy.