Efficacy of a Mentalization-Based Group Intervention for High-Reactance Adolescents: A Randomized Trial
Research on Social Work Practice
Published online on February 16, 2026
Abstract
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PurposeReactance peaks during adolescence, underscoring the need for targeted interventions. This study examined whether a mentalization-based group intervention (MBI-G) could reduce reactance and aggression among adolescents.Method60 high-reactance ...
PurposeReactance peaks during adolescence, underscoring the need for targeted interventions. This study examined whether a mentalization-based group intervention (MBI-G) could reduce reactance and aggression among adolescents.Method60 high-reactance ...