Problematic anger among military personnel after combat deployment: prevalence and risk factors.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Problematic anger, characterized by excessive frequency, intensity, and duration of anger which causes substantial emotional distress and functional interference, poses a marked challenge in military populations. Despite its importance, research on this topic is limited. This study contributes to the literature by exploring problematic anger in a large sample of Norwegian military personnel who served in NATO missions in Afghanistan.

Methods

All Norwegian military personnel who deployed to Afghanistan between 2001 and 2020 were sent a link to a cross-sectional web-based survey by the Joint Medical Services of the Norwegian Armed Forces in 2020. A total of 6205 individuals (response rate: 67.7%) participated. The cross-sectional survey assessed problematic anger, m

SUBMITTER: Nordstrand AE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11344415 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature