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

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.