State-Trait Anger Expression Inventory (STAXI-2)
Psychology: Mental HealthReliability: alpha 0.84–0.93 across subscales4 sample items
About this scale
A 57-item measure of state anger, trait anger, and three modes of anger expression (anger-in, anger-out, anger-control). Used widely in clinical and OB research.
Sample item(s)
“I am furious (state)”
“I am quick-tempered (trait)”
“I keep things in (anger-in)”
“I express my anger (anger-out)”
Reliability
Reported internal consistency: alpha 0.84–0.93 across subscales. As a rule of thumb, Cronbach’s α ≥ .70 is considered acceptable, ≥ .80 good, and ≥ .90 excellent for established measures.
Notes
Commercial license.
Source & citation
Spielberger, C. D. (1999): Manual for the State-Trait Anger Expression Inventory-2 (STAXI-2). Psychological Assessment Resources.
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