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Abstract

The current study was designed to measure the prevalence of anger expressions in adolescents by using the exploratory research design. Through the stratified sampling technique, the sample of 1000 students was selected from public and private schools and colleges of District Bhimber. The Anger Expression Scale for Children (Steele et al., 2009) was used to measure the anger experiences among adolescents. The findings were computed using descriptive analysis, frequencies and percentages. Majority of adolescents (63.7%) reported moderate anger, followed by 34.3% with mild anger, and only 2.0% reporting severe anger.  In terms of anger expression, 51.1% of adolescents displayed mild levels, 41.5% moderate, and 7.4% severe. Study indicated the need of counseling services for adolescents facing anger related problems.