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[Multidimensional anger scale]
Turk Psikiyatri Dergisi = Turkish Journal of Psychiatry
|October 22, 2003
Summary
A new Multidimensional Anger Scale (MAS) was developed and validated in Turkish culture. This scale reliably measures anger across five dimensions, offering a comprehensive assessment tool.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Psychometrics
Background:
- Anger is a complex emotion requiring multidimensional assessment.
- Existing scales may not adequately capture the nuances of anger experiences.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and validate a novel scale for measuring anger multidimensionally.
- To assess the psychometric properties of the Multidimensional Anger Scale (MAS).
Main Methods:
- Development of an item pool through two pilot studies (n=60, n=148).
- Refinement to a 158-item scale (MAS) with five dimensions.
- Reliability and validity analyses conducted on a large sample (n=756).
Main Results:
- The MAS demonstrated adequate internal consistency (alpha coefficients 0.64-0.95).
- Validity was supported by correlations with established inventories (Brief Symptom Inventory, Guilt and Shame Scale).
Conclusions:
- The Multidimensional Anger Scale (MAS) is a valid and reliable instrument for assessing anger in the Turkish culture.
- The scale effectively measures anger across its five identified dimensions.