1. Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index:
- In the 2019 Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index, New Jersey ranked 3rd out of 50 states for emotional health, with a score of 5.89 out of 10.
- The states with the lowest emotional health scores (indicating higher anger levels) were West Virginia, Kentucky, and Oklahoma.
2. WalletHub's "Angry States in America" Report (2020):
- This study analyzed 28 metrics related to anger and hostility, including road rage incidents, hate crime rates, bullying rates, and mental health indicators.
- West Virginia was ranked as the angriest state, followed by Kentucky, Oklahoma, Mississippi, and Indiana.
- New Jersey ranked 22nd on this list.
3. Road Rage Data:
- Some studies focus specifically on road rage as an indicator of anger. According to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), states with higher rates of fatal crashes involving aggressive driving include New Mexico, South Carolina, and Wyoming.
4. Mental Health Data:
- Certain mental health conditions, such as depression and anxiety, can contribute to feelings of anger and irritability. States with higher rates of these conditions may be perceived as angrier overall. According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), states with higher rates of major depressive episodes include West Virginia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Oklahoma.
It's important to note that these rankings and surveys are based on various metrics and data sources, and they can vary over time. Additionally, it's important to recognize that anger is a complex emotion influenced by many factors, and it can manifest differently among individuals and groups.
