Assessment of the expression & regulation of anger in youth aged 10 to 17 years
Overview
The ARES is a comprehensive, self-report assessment of the expression and regulation of anger in youth. Derived from the Anger Disorder Scale (ADS™; DiGiuseppe & Tafrate, 2004; page 98), the ARES has been designed specifically for children and adolescents aged 10 to 17 years.
- Assesses tendencies towards inward and outward expressions of anger, along with the range and duration of anger experiences
- Based on more features and expressions of anger than any other measure
- Offers treatment and intervention suggestions based on respondent’s ARES scores
- Excellent reliability and validity
- Easy administration, scoring, and report interpretation
Key Areas Measured
Internalized Anger
- Arousal
- Psychological Arousal
- Cognitive Arousal
- Rejection
- Anger-In
- Bitterness
- Resentment
- Suspiciousness
Externalized Anger
- Overt Aggression
- Physical Aggression
- Verbal Aggression
- Covert Aggression
- Revenge
- Bullying
- Impulsivity
- Subversion
- Relational Aggression
- Passive Aggression
Extent of Anger
- Scope of Triggers
- Problem Duration
- Episode Duration