Hoogterp, Sterre (2025) The Regulation of Anger and Its Role in Collective Action Intentions: The Moderating Influence of Self-Expression. Bachelor thesis, Psychology.
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Abstract
Anger plays a key role in motivating collective action. How individuals regulate their anger may influence their willingness to engage in protest. This study investigated the effects of anger regulation on felt anger and collective action intentions, with self-perceived self- expression as a potential moderating factor. Based on previous research, we hypothesized that suppressing anger would lead to increased felt anger and greater collective action intentions, particularly for individuals high in self-expression. Using an experimental survey design, participants (N = 367) were randomly assigned to either an anger suppression or expression condition. Contrary to expectations, suppression did not result in higher felt anger or greater collective action intentions. Instead, our findings suggest that expressing anger may sustain or amplify emotional arousal rather than providing relief. Next to that, self-expression did not moderate these effects, possibly because highly expressive individuals already possess adaptive regulation strategies that buffer against the discomfort of suppression. These findings challenge conventional assumptions about the role of anger regulation in collective action. Future research could examine individual differences in emotion regulation and different measures of self-expression, to better understand the link between anger regulation and collective action intentions.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Bachelor) |
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| Supervisor name: | Gordijn, E.H. |
| Degree programme: | Psychology |
| Differentiation route: | None [Bachelor Psychology] |
| Date Deposited: | 19 May 2025 09:47 |
| Last Modified: | 19 May 2025 09:47 |
| URI: | http://gmwpublic.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/4888 |
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