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Anger assessment in rural high school students.
Jacqueline M Lamb1, Kathryn R Puskar, Susan Sereika
1School of Nursing, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
Summary
This study found that rural high school students reported lower anger levels than the norm. Specific differences in anger expression were noted between genders and age groups, offering insights for school interventions.
Area of Science:
- Child Psychology
- Educational Psychology
- Adolescent Health
Background:
- Anger and aggression in school children are significant societal concerns.
- High anger levels and poor cognitive skills place students at risk for negative outcomes.
- Understanding anger modulation is crucial for student well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify characteristics of at-risk students for high anger and aggression.
- To explore anger modulation in school children.
- To report on anger levels in a sample of rural high school students.
Main Methods:
- A survey was conducted on 624 rural high school students.
- Anger levels were assessed and compared to a normative group.
- Demographic differences in anger expression were analyzed.
Main Results:
- The surveyed rural high school students reported lower overall anger levels compared to the normative group.
- Girls exhibited higher internal anger expression.
- Boys aged 15-16 and girls aged 16-17 showed higher trait anger.
Conclusions:
- Rural high school students may exhibit different anger profiles than general populations.
- Targeted interventions may be needed based on gender and age-specific anger expression patterns.
- School nurses can play a role in managing student anger and aggression.