Anger and Anger Expression Experience in Adolescents: A Qualitative Study
Abstract
The aim of this study is to explore adolescents' experiences of anger and anger expression in depth. Conducted between October 2023 and December 2024, this study was carried out using a qualitative research approach. Within the framework of the interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) design, face-to-face and online individual interviews were conducted with 15 volunteer adolescents. The data obtained from the interviews were analyzed using thematic analysis, leading to the identification of four main themes: causes of anger, forms of anger expression, emotional and social responses following anger, and anger management and coping strategies. The research findings indicate that anger can have significant negative effects on adolescents' physical health, psychosocial development, and social relationships. Furthermore, it is emphasized that collaboration between families, teachers, and healthcare professionals is essential in ensuring the healthy expression and management of anger. This study may contribute to the development of supportive interventions for adolescent anger management. Strengthening anger regulation skills, increasing emotional awareness, and fostering effective coping mechanisms can help individuals manage anger in a healthier way. In this context, the research findings provide important insights for the development of educational and psychosocial support programs.
Keywords
Adolescent , Anger , Anger Expression , Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis
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