I can link you to another bunch. Because I took interest on the subject. I've been told to "vent" almost all of my life and only a few years ago I got exposed to this research.
I'm citing one of the earlier ones and there's plenty of newer studies.
My "allegations" are based in research and not empty words(unlike the accusations in your comment)
It's pretty incredible how few comments in this thread are saying "huh, this is interesting, I should try this, research backs it up." That's the engineer or HN way, isn't it? (Not being sarcastic, I include myself in this). When data comes along which disproves or at least weakens a previously held position, adjust your priors and try it out.
Note: you can say "not until it's proven" but I can cite plenty of less weakly supported positions than "catharsis doesn't work" that have been enthusiastically taken up here. Consider trusting the data, at least a little bit, especially if you have a strongly emotional, but not well supported, response. This is the way (of the engineer).
I'm citing one of the earlier ones and there's plenty of newer studies.
My "allegations" are based in research and not empty words(unlike the accusations in your comment)