THE SOLUTION OF ANGER REGULATION AMONG ADOLESCENTS: THE NOMINAL GROUP TECHNIQUE APPROACH

This study employed the Nominal Group Technique (NGT) to pinpoint the key factors influencing adolescent anger management, drawing on Albert Bandura's Social Learning Theory. The goal was to identify crucial elements for effective interventions in managing adolescent anger. Seven experts in student mental health and psychology assessed factors in three domains: Behavior, Environmental Factors, and Personal Factors. The findings revealed that imitation (77.78%) is the most critical behavioral factor, highlighting the significance of observational learning. The school environment (74.07%) emerged as the top environmental factor, indicating the strong impact of educational settings on emotional regulation. Cognitive skills (74.07%) were deemed the most vital personal factor, underscoring the importance of enhancing problem-solving and critical thinking in anger management strategies. Unexpectedly, the experts did not consider factors like family influence, cultural norms, and emotional regulation as suitable, challenging traditional perspectives and suggesting a shift towards a more cognitive-focused approach. This study offers a prioritized list of factors for designing targeted adolescent anger management interventions and underscores the necessity of a multifaceted approach that incorporates behavioral modeling, school environment, peer influences, and cognitive skills. Future research should explore the long-term effectiveness of these interventions and further investigate the role of the less prioritized factors.