Brad Bushman paper says venting anger increases aggression

9 articles · Updated · The Guardian · May 5

The Iowa State University psychologist's 2002 study found people who hit objects when angry were effectively practising aggressive behaviour.
Participants who simply sat quietly for two minutes ended up less angry than those who physically vented frustration, challenging rage workouts and catharsis-based classes.
The findings run counter to the rise of rage rooms and anger-themed fitness sessions in places including Knoxville, Tennessee, and Newcastle, England.

If rage workouts feel so good, why does science say they actually make anger worse?

Are 'rage workouts' a new form of therapy or a dangerous trend capitalizing on our frustrations?