The Role of Human Values in Predicting Trait Anger and Anger Expression Styles Among Adolescents

Abstract

The aim of this study is to examine the role of human values in predicting trait anger and anger
expression styles in adolescents. A total number of 302 students (182 girls and 120 boys) participated in the
study. In this study, human values were measured with “Moral Maturity Scale”; trait anger and anger expression
styles were measured with “State-Trait Anger Expression Scale”. Data analysis were conducted with SPSS 16.0
statistical package program in .01 significance level. All data were analyzed by t-test, correlation and regression.
According to the findings of the study, it was seen that human values significantly predicted trait anger and anger
expression styles (anger-in, anger-out and anger control). Implications of these findings are discussed and
suggestions are presented within the context of literature.