Anger, Cardiovascular Health and Depression in Middle-aged Korean Men: the Mediating Effect of Social Support / 간호학회지
Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing
; : 863-871, 2006.
Article
in Korean
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
A descriptive correlational study was designed to examine the relationship of trait anger and anger expression to blood pressure, cholesterol, and depression in middle-aged Korean men. In addition, this study investigated the mediating effect of social support in relation to anger and other variables.METHODS:
Two hundred and ninety nine men aged 40 to 64 years were recruited from a health center at K University Hospital located in Ansan City, Kyungki province, Korea. The instruments used were Spielberger's state trait anger expression inventory-the Korean version for trait anger and anger expression, Beck's depression inventory for depression, and a Personal resource questionnaire for perceived social support.RESULTS:
Men with high trait anger showed significantly higher systolic blood pressure(BP) and diastolic BP. The level of cholesterol did not have a significant relationship with trait anger and anger expression. The severity of depression was significantly higher in men with high trait anger or more frequent uses of anger-in or anger-out. The perceived social support had a significant mediating effect in relation to trait anger and depression.CONCLUSIONS:
Various nursing interventions for managing anger or improving social support need to be developed in a future study.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Social Support
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Blood Pressure
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Surveys and Questionnaires
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Models, Nursing
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Expressed Emotion
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Depression
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Korea
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Anger
Type of study:
Qualitative research
Aspects:
Social determinants of health
Limits:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing
Year:
2006
Document type:
Article