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Using an ecological momentary assessment protocol to understand problem anger in veterans.
Tracey Varker1, Hussain-Abdulah Arjmand1, Olivia Metcalf1
1Phoenix Australia - Centre for Posttraumatic Mental Health, Centenary of Anzac Centre, Department of Psychiatry, University of Melbourne, Australia.
Journal of Behavior Therapy and Experimental Psychiatry
|June 23, 2022
Summary
Ecological momentary assessment (EMA) revealed that 75% of Australian veterans experienced anger, with severe anger reported in 25% of cases. Problem anger symptoms significantly decreased after the 10-day EMA monitoring period.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Military Health
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Problem anger is a significant issue in military and veteran populations.
- Understanding the moment-to-moment experience of anger is crucial for effective intervention.
- Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA) offers a method to capture real-time emotional experiences.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore and characterize moment-to-moment experiences of problem anger in Australian veterans.
- To investigate the frequency, intensity, and expression of anger in daily life.
- To assess changes in problem anger symptoms over a 10-day monitoring period.
Main Methods:
- Sixty Australian veterans with problem anger participated in the study.
- Participants completed measures of anger and anger rumination before and after a 10-day EMA period.
- EMA assessed the frequency, intensity, and expression of momentary anger experiences.
Main Results:
- 75% of veterans reported experiencing anger during EMA monitoring.
- Anger was reported as severe in 25% of instances, often occurring in the late afternoon/early evening.
- Verbal (43%) and physical (27%) expressions of anger were frequently reported.
- Significant decreases in problem anger symptoms were observed from pre-EMA to post-EMA.
Conclusions:
- EMA is a valuable tool for assessing problem anger in veterans.
- The findings suggest that EMA monitoring may contribute to a reduction in problem anger symptoms.
- Further research is warranted to explore the potential of EMA as an intervention for problem anger.
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