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Abstract

The purpose of the current study was the translation and validation of a Dimensions of Anger Reactions-Revised scale. 400 type 2 diabetic patients (30-60 years) were selected through purposive and snowball sampling technique for this study. Cross-sectional research design was used. Psychosocial problems scale for type II diabetes (PPSTD), Dimensions of Anger Reactions-Revised (DAR-R), Couples Satisfaction Index (CSI-16), was used. Results indicates a high alpha reliability of a scale i.e .82. Bivariate correlation was also carried out to establish convergent and divergent validity of DAR-R. Significant positive correlation was found between DAR-R and PPSTD (p < 0.01). Moreover, significant negative correlation was found between DAR-R and CSI-16 (p <0.01). so it was concluded that Urdu translated version of DAR-R is a valid and reliable scale.