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Anger Expression, Coping Styles, and Well-being.

S M Diong¹, G D Bishop

¹National University of Singapore.

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|October 25, 2011

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Expressing anger is linked to higher stress and less active coping, impacting psychological well-being. Stress also negatively affects both psychological and physical health.

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Area of Science:

Psychology
Health Psychology
Stress and Coping Research

Background:

Anger expression is a key factor in psychological and physical health.
Understanding its relationship with stress and coping mechanisms is crucial for well-being.
Previous research has explored these links, but further investigation is warranted.

Purpose of the Study:

To examine the role of anger expression in stress, coping, and well-being.
To investigate the direct and indirect effects of anger expression on psychological and physical health.
To analyze the interplay between anger, stress, coping strategies, and overall well-being.

Main Methods:

Structural equation modeling was employed.
Data were collected from a sample of 268 Singaporean participants.
Statistical analysis examined relationships between anger expression, stress, coping, and well-being.

Main Results:

Higher anger expression correlated with increased stress and reduced active coping.
Active coping positively predicted psychological well-being.
Both higher anger expression and higher stress were directly associated with lower psychological well-being.
Reported stress was the sole significant predictor of lower physical well-being.

Conclusions:

Anger expression significantly influences psychological well-being through stress and coping pathways.
Stress is a critical determinant of both psychological and physical health.
Findings highlight the importance of managing anger expression and stress for improved health outcomes.