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[Anger experience and the process of calming down]
1Faculty of Humanities, Tokyo Seitoku University, Hoshina-nakadaiyatsu, Yachiyo 276-0013.
Shinrigaku Kenkyu : the Japanese Journal of Psychology
|March 20, 2004
Summary
Understanding anger triggers and responses is key to developing self-regulation. This study reveals selfishness, insults, and close relationships often spark anger, leading to varied emotional and behavioral outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Behavioral Science
Context:
- Anger episodes are common human experiences.
- Effective anger management strategies are sought after.
- Understanding the nuances of anger is crucial for mental well-being.
Purpose:
- To investigate the triggers, accompanying emotions, and subsequent behaviors of anger episodes.
- To examine the relationships between trait anger, perception of malice, sense of injury, and anger responses.
- To inform the development of self-regulated anger control methods.
Summary:
- 42 anger episodes revealed common instigators like selfishness, insults, and interpersonal conflicts, often involving close relations.
- Accompanying emotions included surprise and depression, with responses ranging from aggression to mood change and rumination.
- Sense of injury, influenced by trait anger and malice perception, was a primary evoker of anger and depression.
Impact:
- Findings suggest anger with depression leads to mood change and forgetfulness, while anger without depression may result in aggression.
- This research provides insights into the complex interplay of factors influencing anger expression and management.
- Results can guide the creation of targeted interventions for individuals struggling with anger control.