Turkish adaptation and validation of Spielberger’s State Anger Subscale

Main Article Content

Tuba Kalay
Ilke Sine Egeci
Serap Ozer

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to investigate the psychometric properties of the Turkish version of the State Anger Subscale of Spielberger using a sample of Turkish undergraduate students aged 18 to 31 years. The scale’s reliability and validity were assessed by examining its internal consistency, factor analytic structure, concurrent, and construct validity. Supporting the validity of the scale, one factor structure underlying the original form was replicated. A statistically significant relation between the State Trait Anger Expression Inventory and the Novaco Anger Scale was also found. Regarding construct validity, an experimental manipulation using anger induction and imagination revealed a significant difference between experimental and control group. Overall, the findings indicate that the State Anger Subscale is a reliable and valid assessment tool for research and clinical practice to identify angry people in Turkey.


Keywords: State anger, anger expression, adaptation, STAXI, emotions

Downloads

Download data is not yet available.

Article Details

How to Cite
Kalay, T., Egeci, I. S., & Ozer, S. (2017). Turkish adaptation and validation of Spielberger’s State Anger Subscale. Global Journal of Psychology Research: New Trends and Issues, 7(2), 71–80. https://doi.org/10.18844/gjpr.v7i2.2572
Section
Articles
Author Biographies

Ilke Sine Egeci, Psychologist,Bude Psychotherapy Institute,Istanbul

Psychologist, Bude Psychotherapy Institute, Istanbul

Serap Ozer, Department of Psychology, Faculty of Art and Sciences,TED University, 06420, Cankaya, Ankara

Department of Psychology, Biruni University, 34010 Zeytinburnu, Istanbul