To examine the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary outcomes of a culturally adapted cognitive behavioral group intervention for reducing anger among war-affected adolescents in Jordan.
Key Findings:
High feasibility with full participant retention and strong treatment fidelity.
Statistically significant reductions in anger severity post-intervention.
Improvements in emotion regulation observed.
Outcomes were comparable across nationality and socioeconomic background.
Interpretation:
The culturally adapted cognitive behavioral group intervention is feasible and acceptable in a humanitarian context and may effectively reduce anger among war-traumatized adolescents.
Limitations:
Absence of a control group limits causal interpretation.
No follow-up data to assess long-term effects.
Conclusion:
The intervention shows promise for integration into community and humanitarian mental health services, with future research needed to evaluate effectiveness using randomized controlled designs and longer-term follow-up.
