FeaturedPsychology·March 17, 2018·3 min readA Little Anger in Negotiations PaysIf you want a positive outcome when negotiating, displaying moderate intensity anger can help you get what you want, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePainPsychology·September 10, 2018·4 min readAnger and Sadness May Cause Real Pain as Well as Being a Result of ItExploring the relationship between emotion and pain in rheumatoid arthritis, researchers report emotions may function as a stressor, promoting inflammation and causing pain symptoms.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·May 9, 2019·3 min readAnger more harmful to health of older adults than sadnessExperiencing daily anger increases inflammation and raises the risk of developing chronic illnesses, such as heart disease and cancer, in those aged 80 and over.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·June 26, 2018·3 min readAnger Often Overlooked as Feature of Postnatal Mood DisorderA new study reveals anger appears to be a significant feature of postnatal mood disorder. Researchers recommend doctors screen for anger, in addition to depression and anxiety during the postpartum period.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·November 4, 2019·5 min readAnger, anxiety, insomnia: Tweets from Twitter users could predict lonelinessLinguistic analytic models found users who tweet about loneliness post significantly more frequently about mental health concerns, relationship problems, and insomnia.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·August 26, 2023·6 min readAnger, The Forgotten Emotion Unveiled: How Trauma Influences Problem AngerAnger remains a misunderstood emotion, often stigmatized and mishandled in society. Researchers revealed a significant link between problem anger and trauma experiences, with anger serving as a common, yet overlooked symptom of PTSD.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·August 13, 2018·3 min readAngry People May Not Be as Smart as They ThinkResearchers report those with trait anger, those who get angry as a disposition, are more likely to overestimate their intelligence level. Interestingly, researchers say, trait anger is linked to grandiose narcissism.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·July 19, 2021·5 min readAngry Politicians Make Angry VotersOrdinary citizens may start to mirror the angry emotions of politicians they are exposed to in the news. The "emotional contagion" may dive people who normally tune out to politics to head to the polls.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·June 2, 2021·4 min readAutistic People Find It Harder to Identify Anger in Facial ExpressionsPeople on the autism spectrum have difficulties in identifying angry expressions produced at normal speed and intensity.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience VideosPsychology·March 22, 2016·7 min readBabies Make Quick Judgements About Adult’s AngerResearchers reveal infants as young as 15 months can form generalizations about others and make attempts to appease adults they consider prone to anger.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·May 26, 2017·5 min readBeing Cruel To Be Kind: Making People Feel Bad May Be a Strategy For Helping ThemAccording to researchers, people may try to invoke negative emotions in others for altruistic reasons, not simply for their own benefit.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·April 15, 2019·3 min readBrain marker for angry dreamsPeople with greater frontal alpha asymmetry are less able to regulate strong, emotional, affective states, such as anger, in their dreams.Read More
