This variable is only available in ROS.

Anger-out is a measure of the tendency to outwardly express anger. The variable is assessed using 8 items from the State-Trait Anger Expression Inventory.

Participants are asked to respond yes = 1 if the statement describes how they generally feel or no = 0. Anger-out is the number of items answered in the direction indicative of the trait and ranges from 0 to 8, with higher scores indicating a greater tendency to outwardly express anger.

Participants are presented the following items:

When angry or furious...

1. I express my anger.
2. I make sarcastic remarks to others.
3. I do things like slam doors.
4. I argue with others.
5. I strike out at whatever infuriates me.
6. I say nasty things.
7. I lose my temper.
8. If someone annoys me, I'm apt to tell him or her how I feel.

Note: If 3 or more items are missing, anger-out is not computed.