Citation

Miyano S. Bull. Dep. Manag. Inf. Sci. Jobu Univ. 2006; 29: 15-31.

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(Copyright © 2006, Jobu University)

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Abstract

Based on Spranger's "Verstehende Psychologie, " I explored the following characteristics in adolescence, affecting the anger of young people. The participant of this study is a young man "Y" who was bullied by a classmate, and so experienced humiliation and anger linked to the pressure of his adolescence. I explored the following : (1) Y's anger. (1) Simplistic recognition and behaviour carrying a pre-meditated and planned tendency, which was caused by recognition and impulsive anger due to being bullied, humiliated and pressured during his adolescence. (2)Emotional explosion-accidental violence. (3)Subsequent anger, recognition and behaviour due to the above pressure. (2) "Y" lacked interpersonal relationship-skills, so he suffered both internal and external pressure. This pressure was linked to the development of his independence and individual value structure, heroism and "centering" during his adolescence. Subsequently, his anger was based on frustration linked to the above developments. His frustration intensified. He became pessimistic about his independence, thus increasing his desperation. "Y" had an outburst of anger and violently attacked the young bully. (3) I observed that Y's complicated anger was reduced by my listening to his opinions and supporting him, based on our reciprocal trust and understanding. Helping him understand his frustrations assisted his pursuit of self-worth. I am convinced that this exercise was essential for reducing his anger.