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Development of the Trauma-Related Anger Scale
Connor Sullivan1, Russell T Jones1, Neil Hauenstein1
11 Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, USA.
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|June 3, 2017
Summary
This study developed a new scale to measure anger in individuals with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The psychometrically sound scale aids in assessing and tracking anger symptoms related to PTSD.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Clinical Psychology
- Trauma Studies
Background:
- Anger is a common issue after trauma.
- Existing anger measures may not adequately capture anger in the context of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
- There is a need for a validated tool to assess anger specifically related to PTSD.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and validate a new, comprehensive measure for assessing anger in individuals with PTSD.
- To provide a psychometrically sound instrument for clinical and research applications.
Main Methods:
- Development of a novel anger assessment scale.
- Administration of the scale alongside measures of trauma exposure, PTSD, anger, depression, anxiety, and social desirability to 435 undergraduate students.
- Exploratory factor analyses to determine the scale's structure.
Main Results:
- A hierarchical, four-factor model demonstrated the best fit for the data.
- The developed scale exhibited excellent internal consistency and good evidence of validity.
- The scale showed good model fit, indicating psychometric soundness.
Conclusions:
- The new scale is a psychometrically sound tool for assessing anger in the context of PTSD.
- This measure has implications for clinical assessment and tracking of anger symptoms in PTSD.
- The scale can support research on treatment outcomes, aggression, and PTSD.
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