Unresolved Anger and its Psychological context: A Qualitative Scoping Review

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Authors: Maaike Gaillard, Gerben Westerhof, Silvia M. Pol
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Abstract

This literature study will be conducted to gain an overview of the scientific knowledge related to the topic of the project: unresolved anger. Unresolved anger can be understood as suppressed, inhibited, or repressed anger that is therefore not constructively expressed. The review will be a scoping review on the recent literature on (unresolved/repressed/inhibited) anger (2020-present). The aim of this review is to identify existing literature on unresolved anger and to create an overview of the current state of knowledge. The review will include scientific literature. Additionally, this study will explore how psychological, religious, and cultural factors are associated with unresolved anger.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Emotions and Moral Behavior Forgiveness and Related Behaviors Psychosomatic Disorders and Their Treatments

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Journal / source
Open Science Framework
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN