Dimensions of Anger Reactions (DAR-5) Questionnaire
The DAR-5 looks at anger over the previous 4 weeks including the frequency, intensity, duration, level of aggression and impact on functioning.
It has been validated in Australian populations and is a useful and quick way to assess problematic anger. You will get a total severity score (range 5-25). Higher scores indicate more symptoms and a score above 12 indicates that you are experiencing psychological distress and functional impairment as a result of your anger.
To find out more about the DAR-5
Forbes, D., Alkemade, N., Mitchell, D., Elhai, J.D., McHugh, T., Bates, G., Novaco, R.W… Lewis, V. (2014). Utility of the dimensions of anger reactions-5 (DAR-5) scale as a brief anger measure. Depression and Anxiety, 31, 166-173. doi:10.1002/da.22148
Forbes, D., Hawthorne, G., Elliott., McHugh, T., Biddle., Creamer, M., & Novaco, R.W. (2004). A concise measure of anger in combat-related posttraumatic stress disorder. Journal of Traumatic Stress, 17, 249-256.
The information on this page is to provide a brief screen and should not be a substitute for professional assessment, diagnosis, and treatment.