High anger drivers acknowledging problems with driving anger and interest in counselling (high anger/problem or HP drivers) were compared to high and low anger drivers not acknowledging problems with driving anger and seeking counselling (high and low/non-problem or HNP and LNP drivers). High anger groups reported more anger while driving, aggressive expression of driving anger, aggression and risky behaviour, 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 behaviour, and impulsiveness, HP drivers reported greater aggression on one measure, greater aggressiveness on three 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. (Author/publisher)
Samenvatting