Locus of control and three types of aggression

Österman, Karin; Björkqvist, Kaj; Lagerspetz, Kirsti; Charpentier, Sabine; Caprara, Gian Vittorio; Pastorelli, Concetta

doi:10.1002/(sici)1098-2337(1999)25:1<61::aid-ab6>3.0.co;2-g

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“…Foremost, this study is the fi rst to investigate how heavy episodic drinking may affect the relation between locus of control and intimate-partner aggression. Although past research has examined the independent impacts of locus of control (Hall, 2006;Osterman et al, 1999;Zainuddin and Taluja, 1990) and alcohol consumption (Fals-Stewart, 2003;Foran and O'Leary, 2008;Quigley and Leonard, 1999;Schumacher et al, 2003) on various forms of men's aggression, this literature has yet to examine these factors together within the context of intimate-partner aggression. The importance of continued effort to identify individual differences that contribute to the alcohol-aggression relation has been duly noted in the literature (Giancola, 2003;Leonard, 2001Leonard, , 2005Parrott and Giancola, 2004).…”

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“…Whereas an internal locus of control has been shown to protect against psychological maladjustment and negative behaviors, an external locus of control has been shown to have a number of deleterious effects on psychological well-being and behavior (e.g., conduct disorder, increased aggression) (Hall, 2006;Kliewer and Sandler, 1992;Raine and Jones, 1987;Zainuddin and Taluja, 1990). Indeed, extant research has identifi ed locus of control, and related constructs (e.g., perceived control), as an individual cognitive risk factor for various forms of aggression (Hall, 2006;Ogle and Clements, 2007;Osterman et al, 1999;Zainuddin and Taluja, 1990). Specifi cally, studies indicate that an external locus of control, relative to an internal locus of control, is associated with increased aggression in men (Hall, 2006;Zainuddin and Taluja, 1990).…”

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“…The most widely accepted explanation asserts that individuals with an external locus of control use aggression to re-establish a sense of control over the outcomes in their lives (Hall, 2006;Halloran et al, 1999;Osterman et al, 1999). Indeed, men with an external locus of control tend to "look outward" to explain their experiences and, as a result, may frequently perceive a lack of control in a variety of situations, including confl icts with intimate partners.…”

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Influence of Heavy Episodic Drinking on the Relation Between Men's Locus of Control and Aggression Toward Intimate Partners

Gallagher¹,

Parrott²

2010

J. Stud. Alcohol Drugs

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ABSTRACT. Objective: This study examined the interactive effects of locus of control and heavy episodic drinking on men's physical assault and sexual coercion against intimate partners. Method: Participants were 151 heterosexual drinking men who completed self-report measures of locus of control, alcohol consumption during the past 12 months, and intimate-partner aggression during the past 12 months. Results: An internal locus of control was associated with a lower frequency of physical assault and sexual coercion toward intimate partners among men who reported lower quantities of alcohol consumption. However, data suggested that the protective qualities of an internal locus of control for both forms of partner aggression diminished among men who reported higher quantities of alcohol consumption. Conclusions: These results support alcohol myopia theory and extend this theory by suggesting how alcohol consumption may affect the relation between locus of control and different forms of intimate-partner aggression toward women. (J. Stud. Alcohol Drugs, 71, 299-306, 2010)

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Influence of Heavy Episodic Drinking on the Relation Between Men's Locus of Control and Aggression Toward Intimate Partners

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Parrott²

2010

J. Stud. Alcohol Drugs

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“…Previous studies have shown that individuals with a more internal of locus orientation fare better in the social domain (Crozier 2011;Lam and Mizerski 2005;Mühlig-Versen et al 2012) and individuals with a more external locus of control have poorer interpersonal relationships (Martin et al 2005;Osterman et al 1999;Slee 1993). Most of the previous studies were conducted with either children or adults and relatively small samples.…”

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“…Similarly, research has shown that children and adolescents with a more internal locus of control are more engaged in their classrooms (You and Sharkey 2009), are less shy (Crozier 2011), and display greater social maturity (Nelson and Mathia 1995). It also appears that having an external locus of control orientation is associated with aggressive tendencies and bullying behaviors (Osterman et al 1999), which can contribute to difficulties developing or maintaining friendships. For example, in a study of 5-7 year-old Australian elementary school children, Slee (1993) found that children who were identified as bullies through self and teacher reports showed a more external locus of control.…”

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Locus of Control and Peer Relationships Among Caucasian, Hispanic, Asian, and African American Adolescents

Kang

Chang

Chen

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J Youth Adolescence

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Past research has shown that locus of control plays an important role in a wide range of behaviors, such as academic achievement and positive social behaviors. However, little is known about whether locus of control plays the same role in minority adolescents' peer relationships. The current study examined ethnic differences in the associations between locus of control and peer relationships in early adolescence using samples from the Early Childhood Longitudinal Study (ECLS-K: 5,612 Caucasian, 1,562 Hispanic, 507 Asian, and 908 AfricanAmerican adolescents) and the National Education Longitudinal Study (NELS: 8,484 Caucasian, 1,604 Hispanic, and 860 Asian, and 1,228 African American adolescents).Gender was approximately evenly split in both samples. The results from the two datasets were highly consistent. Significant interactions between ethnicity and locus of control indicated that having a more internal locus of control was particularly important for Caucasian students' peer relationships (ECLS-K) and social status (NELS), but less so for Asian, Hispanic, and African American students. Our findings suggest that the role of locus of control in peer relationship is contingent upon culture.

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Aggressive behavior in children's dolls' house play

Tallandini

2004

Aggressive Behavior

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The present study addressed the question of whether there are gender and age differences in aggressive behavior when it is studied as the spontaneous expression of mental contents and not as the result of immediate social interaction. This study also investigated whether aggression, in terms of mental content, is related to temperamental aspects. Aggressive behaviors were examined in make-believe play, in relation to age, gender, and temperament in a near-ecological context, i.e., the Dolls' House Play. The participants, 55 boys and 47 girls, subdivided into three age levels (4 years-4 years and 6 months; 5-6 years; and 7 years and 6 months-8 years and 6 months) were requested to represent what happens in their family 1) during Mealtimes; 2) at Bedtime; 3) on the Saddest day; and 4) the Happiest day; their Dolls' House Play was then recorded. Children's temperaments were measured with the TABC-Teachers' form [Martin, The Temperament Assessment Battery for Children, Brandon, VT: Clinical Psychology Publishing, 1998]. Data analysis was conducted considering aggressive behaviors in their distinct expressions-physical, verbal, direct, and indirect. Results revealed no statistical differences between boys and girls when all aggressive behaviors were compounded. However, when the distinct types of aggressiveness were considered, boys presented statistically higher levels of physical aggression than girls did. Moreover, boys and girls reacted with different types of aggression in the different emotional contexts created by the four episodes. Few age differences were observed. Surprisingly, there was a significantly greater presence of indirect verbal aggressiveness in younger children. With respect to temperament, a higher level of negative emotivity was significantly linked to a greater degree of aggressive behaviors in some of the episodes. In conclusion, this paper confirms gender differences in the type of aggressive behavior children display even in the absence of any immediate social interaction, which might itself trigger aggression. Aggr. Behav. 30:504-519, 2004.

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Locus of control and three types of aggression

Cited by 34 publications

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Influence of Heavy Episodic Drinking on the Relation Between Men's Locus of Control and Aggression Toward Intimate Partners

Influence of Heavy Episodic Drinking on the Relation Between Men's Locus of Control and Aggression Toward Intimate Partners

Locus of Control and Peer Relationships Among Caucasian, Hispanic, Asian, and African American Adolescents

Aggressive behavior in children's dolls' house play

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