RESEARCH ON ANGER NORMS IN DIFFERENT AGE GROUPS

Abstract

Anger is a natural mechanism that allows one to notice that one's interests are threatened. There is no point in blaming oneself when one feels angry about things that upset one. One should not adopt a suppressive coping style, denying feelings to the point of doing nothing about them. Anger can have significant physical and interpersonal costs. Physical costs include the physiological stress, high blood pressure, and bodily pain that go along with these problems. Interpersonal costs of anger include feelings of helplessness, loneliness, and isolation.

We conducted a study of the level of anger using statements from Siegel's Multidimensional Anger Inventory. The study involved respondents aged 18 to over 40. Anger is one of our most fiery, most consuming emotions and it is easy to lose control over it. If this happens often, it is appropriate for the person to think about what can be done so that he does not lose control, so that it is easier for him. The study shows that the range of anger is high, with the sum of 13 indicators being 108 between 18 and 22 years old. The high value of anger does not decrease over the years, but increases: in the II age group it is 152; in the III group it is 165; and in the IV group it is 196. (Table 2 end 3.) This confirms that anger involves negative activation, which causes the person to solve problems and reduce tension through active behavior, which generates additional arousal. In this respect, anger can also be a good thing. Sometimes anger can give you the energy to do something or stand up for what you believe in. When a person feels angry and manages their anger in a positive and healthy way, it can create an opportunity for them to set a good example for their children.