ABSTRACT
Research on the relationship among anger, hostility, and risk for coronary heart disease (CHD) is reviewed and analyzed from a multidimensional perspective. Psychological implications of the simultaneous experience and control of anger/hostility are examined in relation to risk factors for CHD. The review of research findings indicated the importance of incorporating variables associated with social and interpersonal context in models that examine relations between anger and hostility with CHD. The empirical data also suggested that the management of anger and its impact on the development of illness may be better understood by including gender-role variables and by examining coexisting personality traits and behavioral configurations within a social context.
