The Multidimensional Anger Test Is Trending Again On TikTok and Now Couples Are Taking It

Throughout TikTok's relatively brief history, a number of different quizzes and tests have garnered attention on the platform. Among these is the multidimensional anger test, which gained popularity on the platform in early 2022 as users started sharing their results in masses.

So, what exactly is the multidimensional anger test? We discuss it below.

The multidimensional anger test is actually based on some pretty solid science, and draws on the work of Dr. Judith M. Siegel. The test is designed to map each person's experience of anger along "multiple empirical dimensions." Analyses of the test and of Siegel's work more generally have found it to have good psychometric properties, which means it has been used frequently in a variety of clinical and research settings.

As it turns out, the test is good not just for measuring how susceptible a person is to anger but is also indicative of other things like their general well-being.

In general, the trend involves discussing the test and sharing your results, which may suggest that you are more or less susceptible to anger across a wide array of variables than the general population. There are different creative spins you can take on this general concept, but the root of it is simply taking the test and sharing your results. You can take the test here, but it is 38 questions long so it may take you a while to complete.

Some creators have been taking the test alongside their partners and comparing the results to see who is allegedly angrier. However, it's just as fun to take alone.

Although some TikTok trends aren't all that useful, or may even be harmful, the multidimensional anger test could have some positive side effects. If users weren't aware that they had an anger issue, this test may provide some insight into how susceptible they are to the emotion. That doesn't necessarily mean that they can fix the problem immediately, but awareness is often the first step in finding a solution.

At its best, a platform like TikTok can encourage users to share and embrace who they are in totality. Nobody's perfect, but sharing those most vulnerable parts of yourself can make you even more aware of how you can continue to work on yourself. TikTok isn't always a great place, but trends like these can be genuinely helpful.