why do we get angry?

Gbex says: Anger is more likely among the young, those with children at home, and the less educated, a new study finds.

An international survey of people from all walks of life aged 18 and above questioned participants on how and when they feel angry-

These angry emotions range from mild annoyance to yelling and feelings of outrage.

While anger is a normal human emotion, it could be detrimental if you hold on to it too long. And those who express their anger might actually live longer than those who keep it bottled in, one study found.

For one, people under 30 experienced anger of all forms or intensities more frequently than did older adults. This was mainly due to the fact that young people are more likely to be affected by three core stressors that can trigger angry feelings.
These three are:
Time pressures
Economic hardship
Interpersonal conflict at the workplace

Time pressures had the strongest link to anger, especially low-grade versions termed "feelings of annoyance," the study found.

Those who were under financial strain tended to report higher levels of anger, a connection that could be particularly important in today's flagging economy. The financial influence tended to be stronger among women and younger adults.

Having children was also associated with angry feelings and behaviors, such as yelling, particularly in women, the survey found.

There's obviously a lot of joys and benefits that come with parenthood, but other aspects of parenting, such as having to discipline a misbehaving child, can cause feelings of anger and annoyance.

Those with fewer years of education were also more likely to report feelings of anger and were less likely to respond proactively in a situation that made them angry (for example, talking about what made them angry).

It underscores the power of getting more education. Education has been linked to feeling more self-control, which could be why those with more education tend to manage their anger more proactively.