Are there gender differences in trait anger and anger expression style in Turkish combat athletes?

• Published in: Journal of Physical Education and Sport Vol. 13; no. 3; p. 447
• Main Author: Kurt, Cem
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Pitesti Universitatea din Pitesti 01.09.2013
• Subjects: Adolescents; Anger; Athletes (women); College students; Data Analysis; Emotional Response; Environmental Influences; Females; Gender differences; High school basketball; High school football; High School Students; Individual Differences; Likert scale; Likert Scales; Males; Martial arts; Personality; Researchers; Sampling; Secondary school students; Studies

The aim of this study was to examine gender differences in the trait anger and anger expression styles of Turkish athletes engaging in karate, judo, or taekwondo. The sample comprised 507 combat athletes (214 female) from seven regions and 30 different cities in Turkey. Data on age, sports experienc...