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Virtual screaming on websites makes you even more even more angry | Mail Online
It’s often been said that getting things off your chest will leave you much calmer - but new studies have shown that getting your point of view across online can make you even angrier.
Research shows that while visitors who regularly leave aggressive or negative comments on websites felt more relaxed after posting, overall they tend to experience more anger and frustration.
Another study found that both reading other people’s rants and writing your own are associated with negative mood shifts.
It’s often been said that getting things off your chest will leave you much calmer - but new studies have shown that getting your point of view across online can make you even angrier.
Research shows that while visitors who regularly leave aggressive or negative comments on websites felt more relaxed after posting, overall they tend to experience more anger and frustration.
Another study found that both reading other people’s rants and writing your own are associated with negative mood shifts.