ERIC Number: EJ775267
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2003-Apr
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Characteristics of Two Groups of Angry Drivers
Deffenbacher, Jerry L.; Filetti, Linda B.; Richards, Tracy L.; Lynch, Rebekah S.; Oetting, Eugene R.
Journal of Counseling Psychology, v50 n2 p123-132 Apr 2003
High anger drivers acknowledging problems with driving anger and interest in counseling (high anger/problem [HP] drivers) were compared with high and low anger drivers not acknowledging problems with driving anger and seeking counseling (high and low/nonproblem [HNP and LNP, respectively] drivers). High anger groups reported more anger while driving; aggressive expression of driving anger; aggression and risky behavior; trait anger; impulsiveness; and aggressive, less controlled forms of general anger expression and less adaptive/constructive coping than LNP drivers. HP drivers received more tickets and experienced more minor accidents than LNP drivers. Although high anger drivers did not differ on reported anger, risky behavior, and impulsiveness, HP drives reported greater aggression on 1 measure, greater aggressiveness on 3 measures of driving anger expression, greater trait anger, and more aggressive and less controlled forms of general anger expression, suggesting HP drivers are somewhat more aggressive than the HNP group. Results supported the state-trait model of anger. Implications for intervention were drawn.
Descriptors: Psychological Patterns, Individual Characteristics, Motor Vehicles, Aggression, Antisocial Behavior, Counseling, Comparative Analysis, At Risk Persons, Self Control, Coping, Traffic Safety
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Language: English
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