Empirical Evidences for Gender differences in Anger Expression of Adolescents

Dr. A. K. S. Kushwaha; Dr. Jamal Akhtar

Volume : VI, Issue : XII, December - 2016

Empirical Evidences for Gender differences in Anger Expression of Adolescents

Dr. A. K. S. Kushwaha, Dr. Jamal Akhtar

Abstract :

The present research article is an endeavor to explore empirical supports available in the area of gender role in anger research. Most of the studies of anger in adult males and females have failed to report significant gender differences in the experience and expression of anger, while others have reported significant gender differences in the expression of anger. As can be seen from the preceding studies, inconsistences exist in the literature. Contradicting studies indicate that researchers are unclear as to whether differences in anger exist between genders. As such, a research gap has emerged that needs to be filled (Zimprich & Mascherek, 2012). In order to understand how this research gap developed, it is necessary to examine further the role of “Gender differences in Anger Expression of Adolescents