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Factor structure of the State-Trait Anger Expression Inventory

D G Forgays1, D K Forgays, C D Spielberger

  • 1Department of Psychology, University of Western Washington, USA.

Journal of Personality Assessment
|March 21, 1998
PubMed
Summary

This study identifies two key factors within State Anger (S-Anger) using the State-Trait Anger Expression Inventory (STAXI). These factors, "Feeling Angry" and "Feel Like Expressing Anger," offer deeper insights into anger assessment.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Cardiovascular Health
  • Psychometrics

Background:

  • Growing evidence links anger and hostility to heart disease.
  • Psychometric measures like the State-Trait Anger Expression Inventory (STAXI) aid anger assessment.
  • Understanding anger facets is crucial for health research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To conduct factor analyses on the 44-item STAXI in a large university student sample.
  • To identify underlying factors of anger expression and experience.
  • To validate and refine the assessment of State Anger (S-Anger).

Main Methods:

  • Factor analysis was applied to responses from a large university student sample.
  • The 44-item State-Trait Anger Expression Inventory (STAXI) was utilized.

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  • Analysis focused on identifying distinct dimensions within anger assessment.

    • Main Results:

    • Factor analyses identified 7 distinct factors from the STAXI responses.
    • The first 6 factors aligned with existing STAXI scales (State Anger, Trait Anger, Anger-In, Anger-Out, Anger-Control).
    • Further analysis of State Anger items confirmed two primary factors: 'Feeling Angry' and 'Feel Like Expressing Anger'.

    Conclusions:

    • The study validates the multi-faceted nature of State Anger (S-Anger).
    • Two distinct S-Anger factors, 'Feeling Angry' and 'Feel Like Expressing Anger,' were confirmed.
    • These findings enhance the psychometric understanding of anger assessment and its relation to health outcomes.