Understanding Anger & Dislike

What drives anger, and how does it differ from interpersonal dislike? These questions are at the center of Anger and Interpersonal Dislike, a chapter featured in Emotion Theory: The Routledge Comprehensive Guide (2024). The work reviews theory and research to explore the distinct causes, components, effects, and functions of these emotions.

The chapter was authored by Ira Roseman, Professor and Graduate Director of the Psychological Sciences MA program at Rutgers-Camden. Through his analysis, Roseman examines how anger can act as an “attack emotion” tied to unwanted events caused by others, while dislike is framed as a “distancing emotion” that helps reduce proximity to those perceived as different or unappealing.

Learn more about Ira Roseman’s research and how the Psychological Sciences MA program provides opportunities to study topics like this by visiting his work and the program page.

Understanding the Mind: The Psychological Sciences Program

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