Changes in anger expression following Naikan method: A Study using the State − and Trait − Anger scale

Abstract

  We studied 25 subjects who underwent the Intensive Naikan using the State- and Trait-Anger scale〈subscales of State and Trait Anger Expression Inventory（Spielberger, 1988）〉. We found that both State-Anger and Trait-Anger scores significantly decreased after the Intensive Naikan. Changes were more prominent in Trait-Anger than State-Anger scores. These findings suggest that the Naikan method promotes coping with anger proneness as a personality trait.