Effects of a 24-form tai chi exercise intervention on road rage: A randomized controlled trial

This study investigated the influence of demographic factors on road rage, and explored the effect of a 12-week, 24-form tai chi intervention. We enrolled 60 road-rage-prone drivers aged 27–52 years in a 12-week randomized controlled trial, randomly assigning them to either the intervention group (n = 30) or the control group (n = 30). The intervention group completed 24 tai chi exercises three times a week for 60 minutes each time, while the control group did not participate in any physical activities. All respondents rated their road rage using the Driving Anger Scale. The results showed higher levels of road rage among men, younger respondents, those with less driving experience, and those with lower levels of education. Further, the tai chi exercise intervention was an effective and feasible way to reduce driving anger. Implications of the findings are discussed.