Effects of Pessimism and Explanatory Style on Development of Anger in Children.

Boman, Peter; Smith, Douglas C.; Curtis, David

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Publication Date: 2003

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Effects of Pessimism and Explanatory Style on Development of Anger in Children.

Boman, Peter; Smith, Douglas C.; Curtis, David

School Psychology International, v24 n1 p80-94 Feb 2003

Assesses high school students' levels of dispositional optimism and pessimism, explanatory style and anger in relation to the school setting. Results suggest that anger management programs focusing on cognitive restructuring and related strategies can be a powerful means for reducing aggressive behaviors at school. (Contains 38 references.) (GCP)

Descriptors: Aggression, Anger, Cognitive Restructuring, Educational Environment, Foreign Countries, High School Students, High Schools, Program Effectiveness, School Psychology, Student Development

Publication Type: Information Analyses; Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Australia

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