Trait anger moderates the impact of anger-associated rumination on social well-being

► We examined the influence of anger-associated rumination on perceived social well-being in daily life. ► We distinguished between hostile versus nonhostile goals that people pursue with their rumination following anger incidents. ► Hostile goal pursuit per se did not affect perceived social well-being. ► Impairment of social well-being following hostile rumination was moderated by trait anger.