scholarly journals Attentional variability and avoidance of hostile stimuli decrease aggression in Chinese male juvenile delinquents

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ziyi Zhao ◽  
Xianglian Yu ◽  
Zhihong Ren ◽  
Lin Zhang ◽  
Xu Li
Keyword(s):  
Aggressive Behavior ◽  
Social Information Processing ◽  
Juvenile Delinquents ◽  
Attention Bias ◽  
Criminal History ◽  
Information Processing Model ◽  
Emotional Stroop Task ◽  
Aggression Questionnaire ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Chinese Male

Abstract Background As a prominent issue worldwide, juveniles’ aggressive and violent crimes have attracted much interest in recent years. Based on the social information processing model, the present study aimed to evaluate the Chinese male juvenile delinquents’ attention bias towards hostile stimuli from both static and dynamic perspectives. Additionally, the predictive effect of attention bias on aggressive behavior and the moderating effect of group (juvenile delinquents and the controls with no criminal history) were also investigated. Methods The hostile attention bias and aggressive behavior of 76 juvenile delinquents (Mage = 17.5 years, SD = 0.59 years) and 67 controls (Mage = 18.3 years, SD = 0.73 years) were measured with the emotional dot-probe task, emotional Stroop task, and the Chinese version of the Buss & Perry aggression questionnaire, respectively. Results The results showed that compared with controls, juvenile delinquents showed more attention biases towards hostile faces and words, and demonstrated higher levels of physical aggression and anger. Furthermore, the type of participants moderated the relationship between hostile attention bias and aggressive behavior. For juvenile delinquents, attention bias away from hostile stimuli and attention variability negatively predicted anger, while for controls, attention variability positively predicted self-directed aggression. Conclusion Attentional variability and avoidance of hostile stimuli are expected to reduce the aggressive level of Chinese male juvenile delinquents. The relationship between attention bias and aggression should be further considered and applied in the clinical practice.

scholarly journals Mentalization mediates the relation between early traumatic experiences and aggressive behavior in adolescence

Psihologija ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 46 (2) ◽  
pp. 177-192 ◽  
Author(s):  
Svenja Taubner ◽  
Christian Curth
Keyword(s):  
Aggressive Behavior ◽  
Protective Factor ◽  
Clinical Sample ◽  
Reflective Functioning ◽  
Adult Attachment Interview ◽  
Traumatic Experience ◽  
Traumatic Experiences ◽  
Experience Of Care ◽  
Aggression Questionnaire ◽  
The Relationship

The aim of the study was to examine whether mentalization serves as a protective factor against aggressive behavior in adolescence in the context of early traumatization. We present data from a non-clinical sample of adolescents from Germany (n=97) and calculate a mediation model to test the link between early traumatic experiences and aggressive behavior with mentalizing skills as a mediator. Mentalization was assessed with the Reflective Functioning Scale on the Adult-Attachment-Interview and aggressive behavior was measured with the Reactive-Proactive-Aggression-Questionnaire. Traumatic experience was operationalized as physical and/or sexual abuse as reported in the Childhood Experience of Care and Abuse Questionnaire. Results show a complete mediation for Reflective Functioning on the relationship between early abuse and aggressive behavior. Thus, the findings of the study support an understanding of mentalizing as a protective factor for the relationship between early abusive experience and the development of aggressive behavior. Clinical implications are discussed.

The Differing Roles of Cognitive Empathy and Affective Empathy in the Relationship Between Trait Anger and Aggressive Behavior: A Chinese College Students Survey

2019 ◽  
pp. 088626051987922 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qi Jiang ◽  
Ya-ting Yang ◽  
Chun-li Liu ◽  
Jia-wen Yuan
Keyword(s):  
Information Processing ◽  
Aggressive Behavior ◽  
Social Information Processing ◽  
Social Information ◽  
Cognitive Empathy ◽  
Model Analysis ◽  
Trait Anger ◽  
Reactivity Index ◽  
Affective Empathy ◽  
The Relationship

Empathy is essential for effective social interaction. People often express the belief that empathy is closely related to aggressive behavior, but empirical data has challenged this assumption. However, there is a lack of research that focuses on the role of empathy in the relationship between trait anger and aggressive behavior. The current research focuses on the roles that different components of empathy have performed in the combinations of trait anger-hostile cognition-aggressive behavior link and attempt to identify, with reference to Integrated Model of Emotion Processes and Cognition in Social Information Processing, at which step this may occur. Participants included 663 undergraduate students who completed self-report measures of Trait Anger Scale, Aggressive Behavior Questionnaire, the Interpersonal Reactivity Index, and the Reactive-Proactive Aggression Questionnaire. Results from correlation analysis show that there is no significant correlation between cognitive empathy and aggressive behavior ( r = −.06) but do however suggest a significant correlation between affective empathy and aggressive behavior ( r = −.19). Results from structural equation modeling reveal that different components of empathy perform different roles in relation to aggressive behavior. The moderated mediating model analysis results show that cognitive empathy played a moderating role in both the direct effect and the first stage of the mediating model of trait anger-hostile cognition-aggression behavior. The results of multiple mediation model analysis demonstrate that affective empathy only played a partial mediating role between hostile cognition and aggressive behavior. This study contributes to understanding of Social Information Processing Models (SIPMs) and provides insight into the relationship between empathy and aggressive behavior.

The role of emotion regulation in the predictive association between social information processing and aggressive behavior in adolescents

2012 ◽  
Vol 36 (5) ◽  
pp. 338-347 ◽  
Author(s):  
Esther Calvete ◽  
Izaskun Orue
Keyword(s):  
Emotion Regulation ◽  
Information Processing ◽  
Aggressive Behavior ◽  
Social Information Processing ◽  
Social Information ◽  
Behavior Interventions ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Peer Reports

The primary aim of this study was to assess the moderating role of emotion regulation in the relationship between some components of social information processing (hostile interpretation and anger) and aggressive behavior. The secondary aim was to assess whether emotion regulation, hostile interpretation, and anger account for gender differences in aggressive behavior. A total of 1,125 adolescents (627 girls) filled out the social information processing questionnaire to assess hostile interpretation, anger, and emotion regulation. Reactive and proactive aggressive behaviors were assessed by self- and peer reports. The results showed that adaptive regulation negatively predicted aggressive behavior and moderated the relationship between anger and reactive aggressive behavior. Boys’ higher scores for aggressive behavior were accounted for by their higher scores for anger and lower scores for emotion regulation. However, the strength of the relationships among variables was similar for both boys and girls. Findings of this study indicate the importance of emotion regulation as a target for aggressive behavior interventions.

scholarly journals Aggression and Belief in a Just World Among Adolescents from Belarus and Ukraine: A Comparative Analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 150-179
Author(s):  
P.M. Larionov ◽  
E.K. Ageenkova ◽  
V.S. Smeyan
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Aggressive Behavior ◽  
Modern Society ◽  
Just World ◽  
General Belief ◽  
Personal Belief ◽  
The World ◽  
Aggression Questionnaire ◽  
Culture Of Violence ◽  
The Relationship

In connection with the spread of a culture of violence in modern society the problem of aggressive behavior of adolescents takes on new impetus. For a comprehensive consideration of this problem, one should take into account not only the intrapersonal and interpersonal aspects of the personality relations system, but also its relations with the world, which can be expressed in the two forms of the belief in a just world — general belief in a just world and personal belief in a just world. 70 Belarusian and 109 Ukrainian adolescents completed two questionnaires: the Buss–Perry Aggression Questionnaire and the Just World Scale by C. Dalbert. It was found that Belarusian adolescents are characterized by lower aggression compared to Ukrainian ones. The relationship between aggression and the two forms of belief in a just world (general and personal belief in a just world) is negative among Belarusians and Ukrainian adolescents. Belarusian and Ukrainian adolescents on average believe that the world is “rather fair”. This indicates a similar view of the world among adolescents in both cultures.

scholarly journals “AS YOU LIKE IT” IMPRESSION MANAGEMENT OR ORGANIZATIONAL CITIZENSHIP BEHAVIOR

2013 ◽  
Vol 01 (02) ◽  
pp. 17-21
Author(s):  
Khansa Hayat ◽  
Sajid Bashir
Keyword(s):  
Impression Management ◽  
Organizational Citizenship ◽  
Organizational Citizenship Behavior ◽  
Social Information Processing ◽  
Citizenship Behavior ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Information Processing Model ◽  
As You Like It ◽  
The Relationship

This study attempts to investigate the relationship between impression management and organizational citizenship behavior using the theoretical underpinning provided by “Theory of Others Orientation” and “Social information processing Model”. Many researchers argue that employees exhibiting organizational citizenship behavior are good at using impression management techniques; they are “good actors” rather than “good soldiers”. Such behaviors can vary across cultures; hence the moderating role of culture was taken into account. Data were collected from 168 teachers working in the educational institutions using a questionnaire. Results suggest that impression management significantly determines the organizational citizenship behavior while this relationship is further strengthened in a collectivist culture.

scholarly journals PRÁCTICAS EDUCATIVAS PATERNAS Y AGRESIVIDAD EN ESTUDIANTES UNIVERSITARIOS

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 69
Author(s):  
Mª Teresa Cerezo Rusillo ◽  
Pedro Félix Casanova Arias ◽  
Mª Cruz García Linares ◽  
Mª de la Villa Carpio Fernández
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Aggressive Behavior ◽  
Physical Aggression ◽  
Psychological Control ◽  
Behavioral Control ◽  
Educational Practices ◽  
Parental Style ◽  
Aggression Questionnaire ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Estudiantes Universitarios

Abstract.PARENTAL EDUCATIONAL PRACTICES AND AGGRESSIVENESS IN UNIVERSITY STUDENTSThis study analyzes the relationship between parents’ educational practices and aggressive behavior (physical aggression, verbal, anger and hostility) presented by a group of 437 university students . The instruments used were the Aggression questionnaire (Buss & Perry, 1992) and the Parental Style Assessment Scale (Oliva, Parra, Sánchez-Queija y López, 2007). The results indicate that affection, autonomy, revelation and humor manifested by both parents, are negatively related to the aggressive behavior reported by students. However, psychological control exercised by fathers and mothers was positively related to the aggressive behavior. No relationship was found between the behavioral control of fathers and mothers and the manifestation of aggressive behavior.Keywords: Paternal educational style, aggressivenessResumen.Este estudio examina la relación existente entre las prácticas educativas paternas y el comportamiento agresivo (agresión física, verbal, ira y hostilidad) presentado por un grupo de 437 estudiantes universitarios. Los instrumentos utilizados fueron el Cuestionario de Agresividad (Buss y Perry, 1992) y la Escala para la evaluación del Estilo Parental (Oliva, Parra, Sánchez-Queija y López, 2007). Los resultados muestran que el afecto, el fomento de la autonomía, la revelación y el humor manifestados por ambos progenitores, se relacionan negativamente con el comportamiento agresivo informado por los estudiantes. Sin embargo, el control psicológico ejercido por los padres y madres se relacionó positivamente con el comportamiento agresivo. No se encontraron relaciones entre el control conductual de padres y madres y la manifestación de comportamientos agresivos.Palabras clave: Estilo educativo paterno, agresividad

Self-criticism, Strivings and Aggressive Behavior in Spanish Children: The Two Sides of Self-Oriented Perfectionism

2019 ◽  
Vol 22 ◽  
Author(s):  
María Vicent ◽  
Cándido J. Inglés ◽  
Carolina Gonzálvez ◽  
Ricardo Sanmartín ◽  
María Pilar Aparicio-Flores ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Aggressive Behavior ◽  
Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Verbal Aggression ◽  
Aggression Questionnaire ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Two Sides

AbstractThis study analyzes the relationship between the two intrapersonal perfectionism dimensions (i.e., Self-Oriented Perfectionism-Critical, SOP-C, and Self-Oriented Perfectionism-Strivings, SOP-S) and the components of aggressive behavior (cognitive, emotional and motor) in a sample of 804 (48.3% females) Spanish students between the ages of 8 and 11 (M = 9.57; DE = 1.12). The Spanish versions of the SOP-C and SOP-S subscales of the Child/Adolescent Perfectionism Scale and the Aggression Questionnaire were used. Students with high SOP-C scored significantly higher (p < .001) than their peers with low SOP-C on all components of aggressive behavior. The magnitude of these differences (Cohen’s d index) ranged from .40 to .59. In contrast, non-significant statistical differences were found between students with high and low SOP-S. Moreover, logistic regression analysis revealed that SOP-C significantly and positively predicted high Hostility, Anger and Physical and Verbal Aggression, whereas none of these components were significantly predicted by SOP-S (95% CI). Results are discussed, taking into account the debate on the conceptualization and nature of intrapersonal perfectionism.

scholarly journals Sensory Processing and Aggressive Behavior in Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 95
Author(s):  
Frank van den Boogert ◽  
Bram Sizoo ◽  
Pascalle Spaan ◽  
Sharon Tolstra ◽  
Yvonne H. A. Bouman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Aggressive Behavior ◽  
Sensory Processing ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Sensory Profile ◽  
Sensory Sensitivity ◽  
Aggression Questionnaire ◽  
Adults With Asd

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may be accompanied by aggressive behavior and is associated with sensory processing difficulties. The present study aims to investigate the direct association between sensory processing and aggressive behavior in adults with ASD. A total of 101 Dutch adult participants with ASD, treated in outpatient or inpatient facilities, completed the Adolescent/Adult Sensory Profile (AASP), the Reactive-Proactive Aggression Questionnaire (RPQ), and the Aggression Questionnaire—Short Form (AQ-SF). Results revealed that sensory processing difficulties are associated with more aggressive behavior (f2=0.25), more proactive (f2=0.19) and reactive aggression (f2=0.27), more physical (f2=0.08) and verbal aggression (f2=0.13), and more anger (f2=0.20) and hostility (f2=0.12). Evidence was found for an interaction of the neurological threshold and behavioral response on total aggression and hostility. Participants with higher scores in comparison to the norm group in sensory sensitivity had the highest risk of aggressive behavior. In conclusion, clinical practice may benefit from applying detailed diagnostics on sensory processing difficulties when treating aggressive behavior in adults with ASD.

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