Effects of a Cognitive-Behavioral–Integrated Musical Rhythms Intervention on Anger: A Randomized, Single-Blind Factorial Trial

The current study aimed to determine the effects of a cognitive-behavioral-integrated musical rhythms intervention among nursing students at risk for experiencing anger. A randomized, single-blind factorial trial was conducted with 38 students who had above average trait anger scores. Group interventions were held over five sessions. Data were collected using pre-/posttest and follow-up measurements with the State-Trait Anger Expression Inventory and were analyzed using factorial analysis of variance. There were differences between groups in terms of trait anger (F[6, 68] = 22.64), anger control (F[6, 68] = 9.02), anger-out (F[6, 68] = 15.87), and anger-in (F[6, 68] = 10.89) (p < 0.05). Impact of the research was determined as strong/very strong in the time-group interaction. The newly developed intervention reduced students' tendencies to experience inappropriate expressions of anger more effectively and proved to have a stronger effect than other interventions. This intervention can be used to regulate nonpathological anger in adults and is recommended for researchers and practitioners who specialize in public mental health. [Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services, 60(4), 28-38.].