Date of Award
1999
Degree Name
Psychology
College
College of Liberal Arts
Type of Degree
M.A.
Document Type
Thesis
First Advisor
Roger Mooney
Second Advisor
Tony Goudy
Third Advisor
Patsy Wilkerson
Fourth Advisor
Betty Pecora
Abstract
The study explored the relationship between alcohol use and the experience and expression of anger. Thirty male subjects between the ages of 20 and 35 were involved in the study. Fifteen enrolled in a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) class and fifteen enrolled in one of two introductory level behavioral science classes, without a history of DUI, were selected to participate in the research. The results of the analysis of variance (ANOVA) indicated no significant relationship between alcohol use and state anger (how angry a person is at any given moment) or alcohol use and expression of anger. There was, however, a significant relationship between trait anger (measures the tendency to respond to anger) and alcohol use. Recommendations for future research are discussed.
Subject(s)
Anger -- Testing.
Drinking of alcoholic beverages -- Psychological aspects.
Recommended Citation
Saunders, Jennifer L., "The Relationship Between Alcohol Use and Anger Experience and Expression" (1999). Theses, Dissertations and Capstones. 2078.
https://mds.marshall.edu/etd/2078
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