Anger and frustration are both emotional responses, but they differ in their triggers, intensity, and how they are experienced:

Anger

• Definition: A strong emotion of displeasure or hostility, often directed at someone or something perceived as causing harm, disrespect, or injustice.

• Cause: Triggered by a sense of threat, perceived injustice, or violating personal boundaries or values.

• Intensity: Typically more intense and immediate than frustration.

• Expression: Depending on the person and situation, it can lead to outward behaviors like yelling, aggression, or assertiveness.

• Focus: Often directed outward toward a specific person, situation, or object.

• Purpose: Acts as a protective mechanism, motivating people to address threats or assert boundaries.

Frustration

• Definition: A feeling blocked or hindered from achieving a goal or fulfilling a desire.

• Cause: Triggered by obstacles, delays, or repeated unsuccessful attempts to achieve something.

• Intensity: Often less intense but can build over time, potentially leading to anger if unresolved.

• Expression: This may result in feelings of helplessness, impatience, or irritability; less likely to involve confrontation.

• Focus: More inward or situation-specific, tied to the gap between expectations and reality.

• Purpose: Signals a need for problem-solving, adaptation, or reconsideration of goals.

Key Difference

• Anger often has a more immediate, reactive quality to perceived wrongs or threats, while frustration stems from prolonged barriers to progress or unmet expectations.

• However, frustration can become anger if the barrier persists or becomes personal.