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Cognitive–Behavioral Group Treatment for Driving‐Related Anger, Aggression, and Risky Driving in Combat Veterans: A Pilot Study
Author(s) -
Strom Thad,
Leskela Jennie,
Possis Elizabeth,
Thuras Paul,
Leuty Melanie E.,
Doane Bridget M.,
WilderSchaaf Kathryn,
Rosenzweig Lisa
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
journal of traumatic stress
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.259
H-Index - 134
eISSN - 1573-6598
pISSN - 0894-9867
DOI - 10.1002/jts.21808
Subject(s) - anger , aggression , psychology , clinical psychology , cognition , poison control , injury prevention , cognitive restructuring , human factors and ergonomics , suicide prevention , psychiatry , medicine , medical emergency
The present study examined the preliminary effects of an 8‐session group cognitive–behavioral treatment (CBT) designed to reduce driving‐related anger, aggression, and risky driving behaviors in veterans. Participants ( N = 9) with self‐reported aggressive and risky driving problems completed self‐report measures at pretreatment, posttreatment, and 1‐month follow‐up. Of those completing the treatment, 89% demonstrated reliable change in driving‐related aggression and 67% evidenced reliable change in driving‐related anger. Similar changes were found for secondary treatment targets.