The assessment of anger and hostility: a critical review

摘要: While the emotion of anger has become an increasingly important part clinical assessment, theoretical and psychometric adequacy instruments used to assess hostility have long been questioned. In present review, we first provide definitions in order a context from which evaluate scope current measures these constructs. Second, review major self-report scales light detailed evaluation evidence concerning their reliability validity. Finally, offer specific recommendations how assessment can be improved expanded. particular, note need for (a) expansion methods beyond traditional endorsement approaches, (b) domains experience, (c) that unique content experience expressions, such as spouse-specific or driving-related scales, (d) aspects construct.