The effect of cinematherapy on anger levels of first year high school male adolescents: A quasi-experimental study

Objective: This research was conducted to examine the effect of cinematherapy on the anger levels of first-year high school male adolescents. Material and Methods: In the research, semi-experimental method with pre-test, post-test, one-month and three-month follow-up control group was used. The research was conducted with male students enrolled in the first grade of high school in the 2023-2024 academic year at Aydın Vocational and Technical Anatolian High School, affiliated with the Directorate of National Education, located in Aydın Provincial Center. The research sample included 73 students (Experiment: 36 and Control: 37), determined by randomization method. Data were collected using the Personal Information Form, Multidimensional Anger Scale. In addition to descriptive statistics, Chi-Square Test, independent sample t-test and two-way analysis of variance for repeated measurements were used in the analysis of the data. Results: Regarding the anger symptoms of high school male adolescents after cinematherapy (p<0.001); in the sub-dimensions of not being taken seriously and being criticized, which constitute the sub-dimensions of the scale that lead to anger (Respectively: p<0.001; p<0.001); thoughts about anger, thoughts of anger towards oneself, thoughts of anger towards others and thoughts of anger towards the world, which constitute the anger-related thoughts sub-dimensions of the scale (Respectively: p<0.001; p<0.001; p<0.001; p=0.001); in the aggressive and calm behaviors sub-dimensions of the scale, which constitute the anger-related behaviors sub-dimensions (Respectively: p=0.002; p=0.039); It was determined that they showed significant improvement in the sub-dimensions of revenge reactions and passive aggressive reactions, which constitute the interpersonal anger sub-dimensions of the scale (Respectively: p<0.001; p<0.001). Conclusion: In this study, it was concluded that cinematherapy applied to first-year high school male adolescents created positive changes in adolescents' anger-related thoughts and behaviors and reduced their anger levels. It is recommended that high school students with high anger levels be supported with cinematherapy at regular intervals to reduce their anger levels. Keywords: Adolescence, Anger, Cinematherapy