The Effect of Problem-Solving Counseling Program on Anger and Subjective Well-being among Juvenile Delinquents

Abstract

This study, through group counseling applying problem-solving counseling theory, part of positive psychology, wanted to improve anger control and subjective well-being among juvenile delinquents and to contribute to suggest positive directions and methods in dealing with them. The research findings are as follows: • The problem-solving group counseling program was effective in reducing anger of risky adolescents. • The problem-solving group counseling program was effective in improving subjective well-being among risky adolescents. • The problem-solving group counseling program was more effective than the comparative group counseling program. Consequently, the analysis showed that the problem-solving group counseling program was very effective in reducing anger among risky adolescents and solving psychological problems of them.