Venting Doesn't Reduce Anger, But Something Else Does, Research Finds - ScienceAlert
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Venting when angry seems a sensible option. Conventional wisdom suggests that expressing anger can help us quell it, like releasing steam from a pressure cooker. But this common metaphor is misleading, according to a 2024 meta-analytic review. Researchers at Ohio State University analyzed 154 studies on anger and found little evidence that venting helps. In some cases, it could increase anger. "I think it's really important to bust the myth that if you're angry you should blow off steam – get it off your chest," said senior author and communication scientist Brad Bushman when the results were published. "Venting anger might sound like a good idea, but there's not a shred of scientific evidence to support catharsis theory. "That doesn't mean anger should be ignored. Reflection can help us understand why we get mad and address underlying problems. It can also aid emotional validation, an important first step towards healthily processing emotions. Venting, however, often goes beyond reflection into rumination. The study suggests that many people also try to exorcise anger with physical exertion, which can offer health benefits but may not lighten the mood in the moment.
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