The Role of Anger in Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Background: Little is known about the role of anger in the context of anxiety disorders, particularly with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). The goal of the current study was to examine the relations between specific dimensions of anger and GAD. Method: Participants (N = 381) completed a series of questionnaires, including the Generalized Anxiety Disorder Questionnaire (GAD-Q-IV; Newman et al., 2002), the State-Trait Anger Expression Inventory (STAXI-2; Spielberger, 1999), and the Aggression Questionnaire (AQ; Buss & Perry, 1992). The GAD-Q-IV identifies individuals who meet diagnostic criteria for GAD (i.e., GAD-analogues) and those who do not (non-GAD). The STAXI-2 includes subscales for trait anger, externalized anger expression, internalized anger expression, externalized anger control, and internalized anger control. The AQ includes subscales for physical aggression, verbal aggression, anger, and hostility. Results: The GAD-Q-IV significantly correlated with all STAXI-2 and AQ subscales (r’s ranging from .10 to .46). Multivariate analyses of variance revealed that GAD-analogues significantly differed from non-GAD participants on the combined STAXI-2 subscales (η² = .098); high levels of trait anger and internalized anger expression contributed most to GAD group membership. GAD-analogue participants also significantly differed from non-GAD participants on the combined AQ subscales (η² = .156); high levels of anger (affective component of aggression) and hostility contributed most to GAD group membership. Within the GAD-analogue group, the STAXI-2 and AQ subscales significantly predicted GAD symptom severity (R2 = .124 and R2 = .198, respectively). Conclusions: Elevated levels of multiple dimensions of anger characterize individuals who meet diagnostic criteria for GAD

Economic possibilities for our [grand]children under contemporary patterns of working loads and the rebuilding of worker's identity in the consumption culture

FAPESP - FUNDAÇÃO DE AMPARO À PESQUISA DO ESTADO DE SÃO PAULOIn 1930, Keynes wrote the essay Economic Possibilities for Our Grandchildren, predicting that in a century, due to the advancements of technical progress and productive forces, humankind could be free from excesses of workload. An era of abundance and fre3834FAPESP - FUNDAÇÃO DE AMPARO À PESQUISA DO ESTADO DE SÃO PAULOFAPESP - FUNDAÇÃO DE AMPARO À PESQUISA DO ESTADO DE SÃO PAULO09/16647-

Universalization of telecommunications services: Public policies in the OECD and in Brazil

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to analyze and compare the regulations and public policies for the universalization of telecommunications services taken by OECD countries and by Brazil. Design/methodology/approach – This analysis was mainly based on OECD reports, on the legislation of the Brazilian telecommunication sector and on scientific articles and news related to the theme. Findings – In accordance with the initiatives taken by OECD countries and with recent innovations arising from next generation networks, mainly based on internet protocols platforms, Brazil has also included broadband services in its universalization regulatory agenda. At the same time, the country has established several public programs aimed at expanding access to those services. Practical implications – Nevertheless, it is pointed out that there are still many challenges to an increase in Brazilian broadband penetration rates. Social implications – Therefore, it is suggested that, in Brazil's case, some of these problems could be overcome through a direct government intervention in association with competition and industrial policies. Originality/value – The paper emphasizes that, although in line with the regulatory measures taken by developed countries, Brazilian telecom policies must be adapted taking into consideration the idiosyncrasies of this underdeveloped country.Brazil, Brazilian telecommunication sector, Broadband networks, Telecommunications, Universalization regulation