Normative Study of the Mahan and DiTomasso Anger Scale

The present study proposed to advance the treatment of anger disorders by exploring the psychometric properties of the MAD-AS scale, an anger assessment tool. Research sought to build on prior investigation of the reliability, validity, and factor structure of the MAD-AS in an inpatient setting by examining this measure using outpatient subjects. Several important findings were obtained in this study. Research results suggest that the MAD-AS represents a significant improvement over some existing anger measures in terms of its brevity, its ease of administration, and its standardization of scoring. The MAD-AS appears to possess sound psychometric properties in terms of its reliability and validity. Findings indicate that the MAD-AS scales reflect the multidimensional quality of anger, measuring anger\u27s cognitive, physiological, and behavioral components. These characteristics suggest its potential usefulness in diverse settings. The MAD-AS may function in research contexts as a valuable aid in the screening of participants. In clinical work, the MAD-AS can assist in identifying symptoms, choosing interventions, monitoring treatment, and evaluating outcomes