The Coping Process of Anger in People with Hypertension

Lee, Kyoung Soon

doi:2009.18.2.197

J Korean Acad Psychiatr Ment Health Nurs > Volume 18(2); 2009 > Article

Original Article

Journal of Korean Academy of psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing 2009;18(2):197-206.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.12934/jkpmhn.2009.18.2.197 Published online June 30, 2009.

The Coping Process of Anger in People with Hypertension

Kyoung Soon Lee

Professor, Department of Nursing, Samyuk University

고혈압 환자의 분노 극복과정

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삼육대학교 간호학과 교수

Correspondence: Kyoung Soon Lee, Tel: 82-2-3399-1590, Fax: 82-2-3399-1594,
Email: leeks@syu.ac.kr

Received: 13 May 2009

Abstract

Purpose
The purpose of this study was to generate a grounded substantive theory of the anger coping process of hypertensive patients in Korea.
Methods
For this study, the grounded theory method was utilized. The sample was comprised of 9 hypertensive patients.
Results
According to the data analysis, the coping process of anger in people with hypertension was unintentional expression of anger recognition of raised blood pressure anxiety and fear suppression of anger expression deliberative expression of anger or unintentional expression of anger as a circle. The core category was named a controlling of one's mind.
Conclusion
In conclusion, finding excellent coping strategies are needed to express their own anger efficiently and healthily. And also help people find alternatives to express their own anger.

Key Words: Coping; Anger; Hypertensive patients; Chronic illness; Grounded approach; Qualitative research