An Exploration of the Relationships between Attitudes Towards Anger Expression and Personal Style of Anger Expression in Women in the USA and Canada

Abstract

This study surveyed 228 women, ages 18–75, to assess their attitudes towards anger expression in themselves and other women. Following exposure to an anger-inducing vignette, the women were asked to complete the STAXI-2 and evaluate five possible responses based on how appropriate the response was and how likely they felt that other women would respond similarly. Correlation analyses revealed positive and negative relationships between the women's attitudes towards anger expression and their own style of anger expression, as measured by the STAXI-2. The authors discuss implications for practice and future research.