Table V.
Anger Expression Scale (SEG) findings
| Parameter | Expressed anger | Suppressed anger | P in comparison to reference values |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean ± SD | |||
| Study group, n = 46 | 24.11 ±7.491 | 32.19 ±6.642 | < 0.0011; < 0.0012 |
| Reference group | 27.65 ±6.811 | 28.06 ±7.072 | |
| Study group – boys, n = 28 | 23.04 ±7.21 | 32.57 ±6.64 | NS |
| Reference group – boys | 27.61 ±6.82 | 28.35 ±7.07 | |
| Study group – girls, n = 18 | 25.78 ±7.84 | 31.61 ±6.79 | NS |
| Reference group – girls | 27.68 ±6.08 | 27.31 ±7.09 | |
| Study group – rural area residents, n = 20 | 24.47 ±7.873 | 32.95 ±6.404 | < 0.053; < 0.014 |
| Reference group – rural area residents | 27.27 ±6.483 | 27.14 ±6.414 | |
| Study group – urban area residents, n = 26 | 24.38 ±6.965 | 32.42 ±5.756 | < 0.055; < 0.016 |
| Reference group – urban area residents | 27.8 ±6.485 | 28.40 ±7.286 | |
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Expressed anger in study group vs. reference group p < 0.001.
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Suppresed anger in study group vs. reference group p < 0.05.
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Expressed anger in study group (rural area residents) vs. reference group from rural area p < 0.05.
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Suppressed anger in study group (rural area residents) vs. reference group from rural area p < 0.01.
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Expressed anger in study group (urban area residents) vs. reference group from urban area p < 0.05.
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Suppresed anger in study group (urban area residents) vs. reference group from urban area p < 0.01.