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Anger Management Improves with Age In Women, Study Says
- A new study analyzed anger traits in over 500 women aged 35 to 55 to examine effects of aging and reproductive stages on anger.
- Researchers linked chronological age with significant decreases in multiple anger measures, noting that anger declines after late reproductive stages.
- Fluctuations in hormones during postpartum, menstrual cycles, and perimenopause can cause severe mood swings tied to anger, affecting women’s mental health during menopause.
- Dr. Monica Christmas highlighted that mental health challenges during menopause can greatly influence both a woman's work and personal life, underscoring the importance of symptom awareness and management.
- The findings suggest better anger regulation with age, supporting generativity in midlife, but recommend more research to improve anger management and quality of life for women.
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Anger traits decline with age in midlife women, study shows
There has been a lot of research focused on understanding women's experiences with depression during the menopause transition and early menopause, but there are few studies on perimenopausal women's experiences with emotional arousal, such as anger.
Why anger cools after 50: Surprising findings from a new menopause study
Anger isn’t just a fleeting emotion—it plays a deeper role in women’s mental and physical health during midlife. A groundbreaking study tracking over 500 women aged 35 to 55 reveals that anger traits like outbursts and hostility tend to diminish with age and menopause progression. This shift could signal enhanced emotional regulation during and after the reproductive transition. Surprisingly, the only form of anger that remained steady was suppr…
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Anger Management Improves With Age In Women, Study Says
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