Anger Expression Modes and its Association with Interpersonal Problem-Solving and Self Esteem Among Bachelor Nursing Students

Moussa, Amal Awad Abd El-Nabi; Dewedar, Abd El-Salam; Tawfik, Angham Elsaid; Harfush, Souzan Abd El-Menem Abd El-Ghafar

doi:10.21608/tsnj.2024.348537

Anger Expression Modes and its Association with Interpersonal Problem-Solving and Self Esteem Among Bachelor Nursing Students

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

¹ Assistant Professor of Psychiatric Nursing and Mental Health, Faculty of Nursing, Damanhur University, Egypt.

² PhD of Psychiatric & Mental Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Tanta University, Egypt.

³ Lecturer of Psychiatric & Mental Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Tanta University, Egypt

⁴ Assistant Professor of Psychiatric & Mental Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Tanta University, Egypt.

10.21608/tsnj.2024.348537

Abstract

Background: Anger is the most frequent emotional problem among nursing students that
arises from stress. It might negatively affect overall health, self-esteem; ways of solving
interpersonal problems, academic achievement and the quality of care that bachelor nursing
students are anticipated to do in the clinical practice. Aim: To assess anger expression modes
and its association with interpersonal problem-solving and self-esteem among bachelor
nursing students. Design: A descriptive correlational design. Setting: The study was
conducted at Faculty of Nursing, Tanta University. Subjects: All bachelor nursing students in
the fourth academic year 2022-2023 (550 students). Tools: Anger Expression Questionnaire
(AEX), Interpersonal Problem-Solving Inventory (IPSI) and Rosenberg Self-esteem
Scale(RSS). Results: A statistically significant positive correlation between anger expression
modes (in &out) and maladaptive problem-solving approaches was detected. Moreover, a
statistically significant positive correlation was confirmed between anger control mode with
adaptive problem-solving approaches and self-esteem Conclusion: It can be concluded that
diminished ability to express anger properly among the present students leading them to
suppress it inward which consequently result in excessive use of maladaptive problem
solving approaches and negatively affect their level of self-esteem. Recommendations:
Expressive skill program needs to be implemented for nursing students to learn them how to
express anger openly and honestly which will impact positively on their problem-solving
abilities and self-esteem.