Rage room

A rage room, also known as a smash room or anger room, is a room where people can vent their rage by destroying objects. Firms offer access to such rooms on a rental basis.[1][2]

"Anger room" redirects here. For the company in Texas, see Anger Room.

Rage rooms may include living room and kitchen replicas with furnishings and items such as televisions and desks. Clients may be allowed to bring their own possessions to destroy.[3]

The first rage rooms were likely in Japan in 2008 or earlier.[4][5][6] The concept has spread to other countries, such as Serbia, England, and Argentina. Today, hundreds of rage rooms operate in cities in the United States, including Honolulu, Denver, Huntsville, Tucson, Austin, Milwaukee, Buffalo, Charleston, Rochester, Hampton, Eugene, Charlotte, Ogden and American Fork.[2]

Effectiveness

A 2017 study showed that rage rooms are not effective in managing anger, and in some cases, may actually make participants more angry.[7]

A 2019 study reported, "Therapy is very beneficial all the way around. I think this is a stopgap. I think if you used it in conjunction with therapy, this would be great."[8]

In February 2021, Italian artist Colline di tristezza proposed to set up rage rooms and crying rooms in hospitals, nursing homes, and schools to decrease the risk of staff burnout.[9]

Safety

While rage rooms provide a relatively safe space for destroying things, risks include slipping and falling, flying debris from items being smashed, and emotional injury. Because of this, establishments require participants to wear safety gear, and sign a liability waiver.[10] Also, to prevent lawsuits and to satisfy insurance requirements, participants usually have to be at least 18 years old (18 if using the room alone, or 13 if accompanied by an adult); pregnant women, intoxicated, injured or sick persons are usually excluded.[11]

References
  1. "'Rage Rooms': Where Americans Go to Take Out Their Frustrations".
  2. "Rage rooms: Why recreational smashing could be good for your mental health".
  3. "Stressed Out? Enter the 'Anger Room'". ABC News. 10 May 2012.
  4. "A Look Inside 'Rage Rooms,' Where You De-Stress by Smashing Things". VICE. Retrieved 2018-11-12.
  5. "Stressed Japanese workers smash plates to ease recession blues". Telegraph. Retrieved 2018-11-12.
  6. "All The Rage: Scream and Anger Rooms Are Boiling Up Around The World". forbes.com. Retrieved 2018-11-12.
  7. Stevens, Michael (January 25, 2017). "Destruction". Mind Field. Season 1. Episode 3.
  8. "New Kyle Business offers Rage Relief". July 4, 2019.
  9. "E se in Italia creassimo delle apposite rage room in ospedali e scuole?". February 4, 2021.
  10. "An Expert Weighs in on Whether Rage Rooms Are Really a Good Way to Relieve Stress". asweatlife.com. November 1, 2019. Retrieved January 20, 2021.
  11. "Demolition Zone". demolitionzone.net. Retrieved January 20, 2021.
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