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Dissertation Title : Integrating Anger Management Psychology with the Dhamma
of Theravada Buddhism Scriptures

Researcher : Mr. Chaichana Boonsuwan
Degree : Doctor of Philosophy (Tipitaka Studies)

Dissertation Supervisory Committee
: Phramaha Komol Kamalo, Assoc. Prof. Dr., Pali VIII,

M.A. (Sanskrit Language), Ph.D. (Sanskrit Studies)

: Dr. Chaichan Srihanu, Pali VII, B.A. (Religion and Philosophy),
M.A. (Indian Religion and Philosophy), Ph.D. (Philosophy)

Date of Graduation : June 27, 2024

Abstract

This dissertation aimed to study (1) to study the concepts, theories, and
anger management from a psychological perspective, (2) to examine the Dhamma for

anger conquering in Theravada Buddhist scriptures and 3) to integrate psychological
anger management with the Dhamma in Theravada Buddhist scriptures. The study

employed a Mixed Methods Research approach with an Exploratory Sequential

Design. The research framework was based on Spielberger’s psychological anger
management theory. The sample consists of 415 individuals aged 20 and older who do

not have psychiatric disorders, was selected using Snowball sampling and evaluated
with the State-Trait Anger Expression Inventory (STAXI). Data were analyzed using

Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) and Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA). The
research results were found as follows;

1) Anger, according to psychological approaches, was a natural human
emotion. It was both positive and negative effects. Therefore, managing anger was

should focus on creating it constructively rather than eliminating it. The research

suggested a psychological anger management method known as the “RRCCFLHR
Model.”

2) Anger had negative impacts, such as self-destruction and suffering, and
thus needs to eliminate or conquer it. A cause of Anger was Akusala-måla: roots of

bad actions (Greed, Hatred, Delusion) along with five supporting factors, which were: