Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to introduce some of the conceptual and theoretical issues surrounding the measure of anger in the elderly, to present a brief data-based case from an Alzheimer caregiving study, and to provide recommendations for measuring the anger variable. The limited research available suggests that Spielberger's updated State-Trait Anger Expression Inventory 2 (STAXI-2) is a good choice for clinicians and researchers, because it has a strong conceptual basis. The STAXI-2 has normative data for a variety of age groups, and includes representative anger terms found in interview data with elderly individuals. Additional recommendations are provided.
Original language | English (US) |
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Journal | Internet Journal of Mental Health |
Volume | 7 |
Issue number | 1 |
State | Published - 2011 |
Keywords
- Aged
- Anger
- Emotions
- Vocabulary
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Clinical Psychology
- Psychiatry and Mental health