The relationship between self‐esteem and aggressive communication predispositions

Rancer, Andrew S.; Kosberg, Roberta L.; Silvestri, Vito N.

doi:10.1080/08824099209359894

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“…The proposed negative effect of ability to argue on verbal aggressiveness is shown in Figure 1. Although not explicitly predicted by argumentativeness theory, this effect would be consistent with the spirit of the model proposed by Rancer et al (1992).…”

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“…Argumentativeness theorists (Infante & Wigley, 1986) reported that the motivation to argue is unrelated to verbal aggressiveness (r = −.04), even though their later theory held that motivation to argue mediates the negative effect of argumentation training on verbal aggressiveness (Rancer, Kosberg, & Silvestri, 1992). The model in Figure 3 provides a more compelling account, proposing that ability to argue has opposing effects on verbal aggressiveness.…”

Section: Implications For Theorymentioning

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Testing Hierarchical Models of Argumentativeness and Verbal Aggressiveness

Hamilton

Hample

2011

Communication Methods and Measures

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Support was found for a hierarchical model of argumentativeness theory (N = 1541) in which the second-order factors of motivation to argue and verbal aggressiveness exert top-down influence on subsidiary motives and attitudes. Emotional involvement with arguing and emotional involvement with verbal aggressing were added to clarify the originating theory and to improve model fit. The argumentativeness scale was heterogeneous, consisting of distinct ability and motivation to argue factors. Ability to argue had a direct negative effect and an indirect positive effect on verbal aggressiveness, with this positive effect mediated by motivation to argue. The positive effect of motivation to argue on verbal aggressiveness was moderated by college education, suggesting that students acquire a debate schema during their first semesters of college that enables them to better control their arguments, preventing escalation into verbal aggression. The methodological and theoretical implications of the results are discussed.

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confidence: 72%

Section: Implications For Theorymentioning

confidence: 92%

Testing Hierarchical Models of Argumentativeness and Verbal Aggressiveness

Hamilton

Hample

2011

Communication Methods and Measures

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“…First, while research is more populated with studies exploring the relationship between verbal aggression and self-esteem, the results of such studies have been mixed and somewhat contradictory. Rancer, Kosberg, and Silvestri (1992), for example, found that the defensive self-enhancement dimension of self-esteem most strongly predicted verbal aggressiveness. Conversely, Baumeister, Smart, and Boden (1996) found low self-esteem does not cause human aggression; however, their findings were later contradicted in a study conducted by Murphy et al (2005).…”

Section: Self-esteem and Commitmentmentioning

confidence: 96%

Exploration of the Relationship between Self-Esteem, Commitment, and Verbal Aggressiveness in Romantic Dating Relationships

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Baiocchi

Hopper

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Communication Reports

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Using sociometer theory (Leary, 1999), this study investigated the relationships between argumentativeness and verbal aggressiveness, self and partner's perceived commitment levels, and self-esteem within romantic dating relationships. Survey results (n ¼ 152) indicated that 1) a moderate relationship between one's self-esteem and one's perceived partner's commitment level existed, 2) a positive correlation between one's self-esteem and level of self-commitment existed, 3) self-esteem was negatively correlated with verbal aggressiveness, and 4) self-commitment did not mediate the relationship between selfesteem and verbal aggressiveness. Discussion of these findings and their significance are reviewed.

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“…Other research is similar. High argumentatives report higher levels of communication competence (Rancer, Kosberg, & Silvestri, 1992), and are rated as both more effective and appropriate (Onyekwere, Rubin, & Infante, 1991) than low argumentatives. Olson's (2002) participants felt appropriate when nonaggressive and inappropriate when aggressive.…”

Section: Communication Competence and Aggressionmentioning

confidence: 98%