Measuring the Experience, Expression, and Control of Anger
Issues in Comprehensive Pediatric NursingPublished 1 January 1995
Charles D. Spielberger, Eric C. Reheiser, Sumner J. Sydeman
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A psychometric scale to assess the experience, expression and control of anger in Latin American countries was developed and items were adapted from the xpression Inventory (STAXI).
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(1995). Measuring the Experience, Expression, and Control of Anger. Issues in Comprehensive Pediatric Nursing: Vol. 18, No. 3, pp. 207-232.
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