Conceptualization and Test of an Aggression Competence Model

Nicotera, Anne Maydan; Steele, James; Catalani, Alice; Simpson, Naomi

doi:10.1080/08824096.2011.639909

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“…Indeed, studies by Myers and Johnson (2003) and Nicotera et al (2012) evidenced that high argumentativeness may be considered competent only in particular contexts. Indeed, studies by Myers and Johnson (2003) and Nicotera et al (2012) evidenced that high argumentativeness may be considered competent only in particular contexts.…”

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“…The theory of independent-mindedness (Infante and Gorden 1987) applies the presumed competence of highly argumentative and low verbally aggressive communication to organizational management and organizational culture. Finally, a general model of argumentative competence has been posited (Nicotera et al 2012). Finally, a general model of argumentative competence has been posited (Nicotera et al 2012).…”

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“…Given the evidence that argumentativeness is considered competent on the effectiveness dimension and verbal aggressiveness is considered incompetent on the appropriateness dimension, Nicotera et al (2012) sought to cross-validate the conceptualization of the two forms of aggression (the Infante tradition) with the conceptualization of effectiveness and appropriateness dimensions of competence (the Spitzberg tradition). An aggression competence model was posited for testing, wherein the four combinations of high and low argumentativeness and verbal aggressiveness were aligned with Spitzberg's (2000) four quadrants of communication competence (high and low on effectiveness and appropriateness).…”

Section: Aggression Competence Modelmentioning

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“…An aggression competence model was posited for testing, wherein the four combinations of high and low argumentativeness and verbal aggressiveness were aligned with Spitzberg's (2000) four quadrants of communication competence (high and low on effectiveness and appropriateness). Nicotera et al (2012) operationalized levels of aggression dichotomously with manipulation-checked hypothetical scenarios of an interaction, consisting of an individual who needs to address a complaint about a roommate's messiness. The least competent communication, neither effective nor appropriate, is minimizing, hypothesized as verbally aggressive communication that is non-argumentative.…”

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“…Nicotera et al (2012) proposed an alternative aggression competence model for situations requiring argument that splits non-competence in the way suggested by the data (see Figure 2.) One component of appropriateness ratings is the suitability of utterances to the situation.…”

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Nicotera¹

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This chapter provides a review and critique of the literature connecting aggression to communicative competence. First, links in the literature between of aggression and conflict are reviewed, acknowledging the constructive potential of conflict. There is a presumption among aggression scholars that aggression is destructive; however, constructive forms of aggression have long been conceptualized. The literature on communication predispositions to aggression defines aggression as the application of force, distinguishes symbolic from physical aggression, and explicates its constructive and destructive forms (argumentativeness and verbal aggressiveness). The relationship of aggression to communication competence is discussed, linking communication predispositions of aggression to communicator skill. Related theoretical models are reviewed, including the theory of independent-mindedness, argumentative skill deficiency, and a model of aggression competence. Related research on aggression and competence is then reviewed, including positive and negative presumptions about violence. The difficulty of applying a competence framework to intentionally harmful behavior is addressed. Special attention is given to verbal aggression, anger, children's aggression, and intimate partners. The chapter concludes that some aggressive communication may indeed be considered competent, and that the links between harmful communicative aggression and competence are unclear. The dichotomous consideration of nonaggression as good and aggression as bad does not reflect extant research. While individual skills are important, the key to understanding argument, verbal aggression, physical aggression, and the relative communication competencies associated with them lie at the relational, family, or other grouplevel systems level. traits and their relationships with the cognitive flexibility scale and the communication flexibility scale.

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Section: Aggression Competence Modelmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Argumentative Competence in Friend and Stranger Dyadic Exchanges

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This manuscript investigates the role of argumentative competence in interpersonal dyadic exchanges. Specifically, this study examined the two sub-dimensions of competence, argumentative effectiveness and appropriateness, and their connections with argumentative traits, situational features, and argument satisfaction. In addition, self-perceived versus observed argumentative competence were compared. Participants in the study (N = 282, 141 dyads) completed measures before and after a face-to-face argumentative discussion with another person about one of two possible topics (student athlete pay and texting while driving). Results revealed that argumentation traits had little effect on argumentative competence, but competence was predicted by one's knowledge about the topic. Argument satisfaction depended only on arguers' own competence, not their partners'. Finally, a perceptual bias existed regarding argument effectiveness (but not appropriateness) in that participants rated themselves higher than did observers.

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The Influence of Biological Sex on Perceived Aggressive Communication in Debater–Judge Conflicts in Parliamentary Debate

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2015

Western Journal of Communication

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Conceptualization and Test of an Aggression Competence Model

Cited by 8 publications

References 40 publications

28. Verbal and physical aggression

28. Verbal and physical aggression

Argumentative Competence in Friend and Stranger Dyadic Exchanges

The Influence of Biological Sex on Perceived Aggressive Communication in Debater–Judge Conflicts in Parliamentary Debate

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