Releasing the steam: An evaluation of the Supporting Tempers, Emotions, and Anger Management (STEAM) program for elementary and adolescent-age children

Abstract

This paper chronicles an evaluation of the Supporting Tempers, Emotions, and Anger Management (STEAM), a school-based emotion management program for elementary and adolescent age children. A quasi-experimental design was used to assess the program impacts as reported by children, their parents, and teachers. The results revealed that STEAM was associated with an array of significant positive changes in both the home and school environment. The program was particularly effective with young children (Grades 1-3) relative to students in the older age cohorts (i.e., Grades 4-6 and 7-8). The findings suggest the importance of early intervention to assist children in the development of emotion management. © Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.