Journal article
Dimensions of Anger Reactions‐Revised (DAR‐R): Validation of a brief anger measure in Australia and Spain
Journal of Clinical Psychology, Vol.75(7), pp.1233-1248
2019
Abstract
Objective: A validated, brief measure of anger is needed in clinical settings to screen for problematic anger. This study examined the validity of the seven-item Dimensions of Anger Reactions-Revised (DAR-R), including a version for the Spanish population. Method: Multiple psychometric instruments administered to 541 (76.6% female) adults in Australia and 1,115 (56.3% female) in Spain were analyzed. Results: A two-factor model (anger response and anger impairment) was confirmed. Concurrent, convergent, and discriminant validity were supported. Anger response items strongly correlated with established measures of anger/aggression State-Trait Anger Expression Inventory (Aggression Questionnaire), whereas anger impairment items strongly correlated with anxiety Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 and depression Patient Health Questionnaire-9 measures. Internal consistency and test-retest reliability (3 months) were good. Cut-off scores for problematic anger were established. There were no gender differences in anger in the Spanish sample, but Australian males had higher anger scores than females. Conclusion: Results substantiate the utility of the DAR-R as a concise, clinically informative measure of anger.
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- Title
- Dimensions of Anger Reactions‐Revised (DAR‐R): Validation of a brief anger measure in Australia and Spain
- Authors
- Lee Kannis-Dymand (Corresponding Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - School of Social SciencesJose M Salguera (Author) - University of Malaga, SpainJuan Ramos-Cejudo (Author) - University of Madrid, SpainRaymond W Novaco (Author) - University of California, United States
- Publication details
- Journal of Clinical Psychology, Vol.75(7), pp.1233-1248
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc.
- Date published
- 2019
- DOI
- 10.1002/jclp.22757
- ISSN
- 0021-9762
- Organisation Unit
- School of Social Sciences - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health - Psychology; School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy; Sustainability Research Cluster
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99450663802621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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