A SOCIODEMOGRAPHIC PERSPECTIVE ON TRAIT ANGER AND ANGER EXPRESSION IN ROMANTIC RELATIONSHIPS

Intimate partner violence constitutes a significant socioeconomic and public health issue.Consequently, recognizing variables that may elevate the vulnerability to physical attack is crucial for both prevention and intervention.Extensive research indicates that anger is a significant risk factor for interpersonal violence.The aim of this study is to examine trait anger and anger expression styles in terms of demographic variables in individuals in romantic relationships, which present early examples of domestic violence dynamics.The sample of the study consisted of 262 participants between ages 18-56, of which 49.6% (130) were women and 50.4% (132) were men.Participation in the study was on a voluntary basis and consisted of people.Data collection instruments included a sociodemographic information form and the trait anger and anger expression scale.Data were collected online through Google form, and the analyses was conducted using SPSS 27.0.The study found that gender was not significantly associated with trait anger, but women scored higher on the Anger/In and Anger Control subscales.This suggests that women tend to direct their anger inward, while men tend to express their anger more.However, these tendencies may vary with individual and cultural differences.A meta-analysis of theses in Trkiye concluded that anger levels did not differ according to gender.Women are more successful in anger management, and their anger levels are found to be lower than men.The 18-25 age group scored higher on both Trait Anger and Anger/In and Anger/Out subscales, but no significant difference was found on the Anger Control scale.University graduates scored higher on Trait Anger and Anger/In subscales, but better results on the Anger Control scale.Low socioeconomic status increases stress and anger, resulting in higher levels of trait anger.The data are consistent with general trends in the literature, but some findings may be influenced by the cultural context.Social norms in Trkiye may contribute to women's introverted anger expressions and young individuals experiencing more anger.