Comparative Study of the Components of Rumination of Anger in Patients with Depression and Obsessive-compulsive Disorder

Abstract

Introduction: The purpose of this study was to compare anger rumination in patients with depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Methods: The research method was causal-comparative. The statistical population of the present study included all patients with depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder in Qom city in 2016-2017. The sampling method was available in this study, 120 of which were selected from the research population. The used instrument was anger rumination questionnaire (ARS). Data were analyzed by t-student statistical method of two independent groups. Findings: Results showed that the scales of anger rumination were different in the two groups of depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder (p = 0/00). Thus, the amount of anger rumination in patient with obsessive-compulsive disorder is higher than those who are depressed (p = 0/00). Conclusion: The findings of this study, while having practical aspects in this domain, can be valuable in planning remedial procedures.