Why ‘Blowing Off Steam’ Backfires

Venting anger through hitting punching bags or rage rooms is ineffective and can increase aggression, according to research.
Why ‘Blowing Off Steam’ Backfires
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The American people, we’re told, are living in an “anger incubator,” with as many as 10 million having serious anger issues—more than the entire population of New York City, the largest city in the United States.

This begs the question: What is the best method for coping with anger?

John Mac Ghlionn
John Mac Ghlionn
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John Mac Ghlionn is a researcher and essayist. He covers psychology and social relations, and has a keen interest in social dysfunction and media manipulation. His work has been published by the New York Post, The Sydney Morning Herald, Newsweek, National Review, and The Spectator US, among others.
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