This study, conducted by Eatough, Smith, and Shaw (2008), employs an interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) to explore the lived experiences of anger and aggression among five women. The research aims to capture the richness and complexity of these emotional experiences, focusing on the context-dependent and relational dimensions of anger and aggression. The study reveals three main themes: the subjective experience of anger, the forms and contexts of aggression, and anger as moral judgment. In the subjective experience of anger, participants described perceptual confusion, bodily changes, and multiple emotions. Anger was often accompanied by crying, which served both as a release and a mechanism for managing anger. The women also experienced a range of emotions, including guilt and regret, following angry outbursts. The forms and contexts of aggression varied from direct physical and verbal aggression to more indirect and covert strategies. Direct physical aggression was used to protect family members, while direct verbal aggression was considered a normal part of interactions. Indirect aggression, such as placing nails under a partner's car tires or giving the "silent treatment," was used to inflict harm without being detected. Anger was also explored as a form of moral judgment, with participants expressing feelings of injustice and unfairness. The study highlights the importance of context in understanding anger and aggression, emphasizing the role of social relationships and power dynamics in shaping these behaviors.This study, conducted by Eatough, Smith, and Shaw (2008), employs an interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) to explore the lived experiences of anger and aggression among five women. The research aims to capture the richness and complexity of these emotional experiences, focusing on the context-dependent and relational dimensions of anger and aggression. The study reveals three main themes: the subjective experience of anger, the forms and contexts of aggression, and anger as moral judgment. In the subjective experience of anger, participants described perceptual confusion, bodily changes, and multiple emotions. Anger was often accompanied by crying, which served both as a release and a mechanism for managing anger. The women also experienced a range of emotions, including guilt and regret, following angry outbursts. The forms and contexts of aggression varied from direct physical and verbal aggression to more indirect and covert strategies. Direct physical aggression was used to protect family members, while direct verbal aggression was considered a normal part of interactions. Indirect aggression, such as placing nails under a partner's car tires or giving the "silent treatment," was used to inflict harm without being detected. Anger was also explored as a form of moral judgment, with participants expressing feelings of injustice and unfairness. The study highlights the importance of context in understanding anger and aggression, emphasizing the role of social relationships and power dynamics in shaping these behaviors.