Citation

Lindsay WR, Allan R, Macleod F, Smart N, Smith AH. Ment. Retard. 2003; 41(1): 47-56.

Affiliation

Clinical Psychology Department, Wedderburn House, 1 Edward St., Dundee, DDI 5NS, Scotland. bill.lindsay@tpct.scto.nhs.uk

Copyright

(Copyright © 2003, American Association On Mental Deficiency)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

12597723

Abstract

Success of anger management treatment with individuals who have intellectual disabilities convicted of assault-related offenses has not been verified. We employed a single case design with repeated measures with 6 such men. Recidivism is reported at least 4.5 years and up to 10 years. Modified anger management training incorporating cognitive restructuring and arousal reduction was employed. Participants showed no uniform reductions in emotional or behavioral systems of anger and aggression. Although several retained significant anger feelings, there were reductions in the extent to which they would act in an aggressive fashion. Five have not re-offended; 1 re-offended within 6 months but not in the subsequent 4 years. Anger management treatment seems effective for men with intellectual disabilities in the community who have committed socially and legally unacceptable acts.

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