“Paradox. Letting out anger is not the best way to deal with it November 23, 09:30 Share: Scientists explain that the physiological arousal caused by anger needs time to decrease (Photo: pixabay) Author: Kira Borysikhina Many of us are used to believing that the best way to deal with anger is to let it out. However, a new study conducted by scientists from Ohio State University refutes this common myth. Read”, — write on: ua.news
Scientists explain that the physiological arousal caused by anger needs time to decrease (Photo: pixabay)
Many of us have come to believe that the best way to deal with anger is to let it out. However, a new study conducted by scientists from Ohio State University refutes this common myth.
An analysis of 154 studies showed that not only does an outburst of anger not help reduce the level of irritation, but in some cases it can even increase it. “By spewing anger, we are, in fact, adding fuel to the fire,” the authors of the study note.
Scientists explain that the physiological arousal caused by anger takes time to subside. An outburst of emotions, on the contrary, only increases this excitement, which leads to even greater irritation.
The key to controlling anger is to reduce the physiological arousal from anger itself or from the beneficial physical activity it can inspire.
“To reduce anger, it’s best to engage in activities that reduce arousal, said senior author and communications specialist Brad Bushman. “Despite what popular wisdom might suggest, even jogging is not an effective strategy because it increases arousal levels and ultimately backfires.”
According to researchers, the belief that an outburst of anger helps to cope with it is related to our intuition and the desire to quickly get rid of negative emotions.
However, scientific evidence suggests that this approach is ineffective and may even be harmful.
New research prompts us to rethink our understanding of anger and how to manage it. Instead of trying to suppress or vent your anger, it’s better to learn how to effectively manage your emotions using proven methods.