Efficacy Of Aggression Replacement Training Program On Social Problem Solving And Aggression Among Institutionalized Adolescents

Abstract

Background: Institutionalized adolescents often presented with poor social problem solving (SPS) skills and higher levels of aggressive behavior. This study evaluated the efficacy of a structured training program in cultivating problem-solving abilities and reducing aggression among adolescents be presented in care institutions.

Aim:  The current study aims to evaluate the efficacy of “Aggression Replacement Training Program” on social problem solving and aggression among institutionalized adolescents.

Design: A randomized controlled trial design (pre- post and one month after implementation of program) was used in this study.

Sample: A simple random sample of (66) institutionalized adolescents divided into two groups participated in this study; (33) institutionalized adolescents in study group received “Aggression Replacement Training Program " while a comparative group (33) institutionalized adolescents in control group received the institutionalized traditional program).

Setting: The Institution of Education and Intellectual Events Astray”, Giza.

Tools: Three tools for data collection were used: socio demographic data sheet, aggressive behavior questionnaire and social problem-solving inventory - revised (SPSI-R).

Results: There was statistically significant difference between all social problem-solving subscales at pre, post and follow up in the study group and no difference in control group and there was statistically significant difference between the total of aggressive behavior at pre, post and follow up in the study group and no difference in control group.

Conclusions: The study concluded that the program has effectively enhanced social problem-solving skills and reduced aggressive behavior among institutionalized adolescents.

Recommendation: The “Aggression Replacement Training Program " can be used as a measure of promoting adaptive social functioning and behavioral adjustment