The effect of a self-monitored relaxation breathing exercise on male adolescent aggressive behavior.
This study sought to contribute to the identification of effective interventions in the area of male adolescent aggressive behavior. Existing research includes both group- and single-case studies implementing treatments which typically include an anger-management component and its attendant relaxation and stress-reduction techniques. The design of this study was single-subject with multiple baselines across 6 subjects on 2 behavioral measures. The setting was a residential juvenile justice program for male adolescents, and the treatment was a relaxation breathing exercise. The results of the study were mixed, with improvement on both behavioral measures in 2 of the 6 participants.
Gaines
Trudi
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Division of Teacher Education, University of West Florida, Building 85, Room 176, 11000 University Parkway, Pensacola, Florida 32514, USA. tgaines@uwf.edu
Barry
Leasha M
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D000293:Adolescent; D000374:Aggression / Q000523:psychology*; D000786:Anger; D001521:Behavior Therapy; D001945:Breathing Exercises; D006801:Humans; D007175:Impulsive Behavior / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000523:psychology; D007604:Juvenile Delinquency / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation; D008297:Male; D010552:Personality Assessment; D000297:Psychology, Adolescent; D012064:Relaxation Therapy; D012114:Residential Treatment; D012919:Social Behavior; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014705:Verbal Behavior