JOURNAL ARTICLE

What Are We So Angry About, and Why?

  • Published In: Social Work Research, 2024, v. 48, n. 3. P. 143 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Hawkins, Robert L 3 of 3

Abstract

The article comments on the anger of Americans with economic and political issues and societal problems. He traces the anger to the administration of the U.S. President Bill Clinton, the rise of social media and conspiracy theories following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, political division or partisanship, white supremacy and antisemitism. He identifies drivers for anger based on research, including politics, youth mental health, mental illness and substance use disorders.

Additional Information

  • Source:Social Work Research. 2024/09, Vol. 48, Issue 3, p143
  • Document Type:Editorial
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:1070-5309
  • DOI:10.1093/swr/svae018
  • Accession Number:179422012

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