concept

aggression

Also known as: aggression, aggressiveness

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Parent–child attachment and adolescent problematic behavior frontiersin.org Frontiers Feb 26, 2025 5 facts

claimNegative parent–child attachment is more likely to result in tense interpersonal relationships, such as aggression or bullying, due to the absence of a well-formed internal model for harmonious interactions.

claimParent–child relationships characterized by aggression or emotional detachment cause children to replicate negative interaction patterns in their dealings with others and society at large.

claimPositive legal emotions, which represent an acknowledgment of the importance of maintaining social order and harmonious relationships, are predicted by positive parent–child attachment and negatively predict conflict-driven interpersonal behaviors like bullying, aggression, and rule-breaking.

claimNegative parent–child attachment can lead to a rejection of laws that underpin social order, fostering negative emotions toward legal authority and increasing behaviors such as aggression, rule-breaking, and deviant conduct.

claimPositive parent–child attachment predicts better interpersonal relationships and reduces the likelihood of problematic behaviors such as aggression or bullying.

Extent and Health Consequences of Chronic Sleep Loss and ... - NCBI ncbi.nlm.nih.gov Colten HR, Altevogt BM · National Academies Press 3 facts

claimSleep disturbances in Alzheimer’s disease are associated with behavioral symptoms including aggressiveness and depression, though the pathophysiology of this association is unknown.

claimAssociations between sleep disturbance and behavioral symptoms in Alzheimer’s disease patients include aggressiveness (Moran et al., 2005) and depression (Tractenberg et al., 2005).

Publications - Parenting Across Cultures parentingacrosscultures.org Parenting Across Cultures Apr 25, 2025 2 facts

referenceJennifer E. Lansford and colleagues published a study in 2020 examining opportunities and peer support for aggression and delinquency during adolescence across nine countries.

referenceThe study 'Opportunities and peer support for aggression and delinquency during adolescence in nine countries' by Lansford et al. (2020) examines how opportunities and peer support influence adolescent aggression and delinquency across nine countries.

Sleep Deprivation: Symptoms, Causes, Effects, and Treatment sleepfoundation.org Sleep Foundation Sep 10, 2025 2 facts

claimSleep deprivation is linked to psychological and behavioral issues, including anxiety, depression, emotional instability, irritability, aggression, impaired attention span, relationship conflicts, poor judgment, and difficulty reading people's emotions.

claimSleep deprivation is linked to mental and emotional health issues, including anxiety, depression, emotional instability, irritability, and aggression.

Environmental factors and mental health | Research Starters - EBSCO ebsco.com EBSCO 2 facts

claimExcessive heat and humidity are associated with increased levels of aggression and irritating stresses.

claimStatistically, more psychiatric emergencies occur on sunny, humid, hot days, as excessive heat and humidity bring on irritating stresses that increase levels of aggression.

Introduction to children's attachment - NCBI - NIH ncbi.nlm.nih.gov National Institute for Health and Care Excellence 2 facts

claimThe term 'attachment difficulties' is sometimes conflated with other developmental problems, including aggression, oppositional or defiant behaviors, hyperactivity, poor concentration, risk-taking, lying, stealing, and manipulative behaviors.

claimDisorganised attachment, and to a lesser extent avoidant and resistant attachment patterns, are associated with externalising problems such as anger and aggression, particularly in boys.

Why Is Sleep Important for Our Mental and Physical Health? insightspsychology.org Insights Psychology Oct 29, 2024 2 facts

referenceA study published in The Journal of Neuroscience found that sleep deprivation heightens the brain’s emotional centers, particularly the amygdala, which is responsible for fear and aggression.

referenceA study published in The Journal of Neuroscience found that sleep deprivation heightens the brain’s emotional centers, specifically the amygdala, which is responsible for fear and aggression.

Parenting styles: An evidence-based, cross-cultural guide parentingscience.com Parenting Science 1 fact

claimChildren from authoritarian families are at a higher risk for externalizing symptoms, such as aggression and defiance.

The Importance of Play for Children - National Institute for Play nifplay.org National Institute for Play 1 fact

referenceLovering (2022) states that rough-and-tumble play does not lead to aggression, but rather helps children learn to regulate and manage emotions.

Exploring the Impact of Parenting Styles on the Social Development ... acr-journal.com Advances in Consumer Research 1 fact

referenceMasud, H., Ahmad, M. S., Cho, K. W., & Fakhr, Z. (2019) conducted a systematic review of literature regarding parenting styles and aggression among young adolescents.

Types of Parenting Styles and Effects on Children - StatPearls - NCBI ncbi.nlm.nih.gov National Library of Medicine Sep 18, 2022 1 fact

claimChildren raised with authoritarian parenting styles may exhibit higher levels of aggression, shyness, social ineptitude, and difficulty making their own decisions, though they often follow precise instructions effectively.

Ecologists Study the Interactions of Organisms and Their Environment nature.com Nature 1 fact

claimSmall increases in temperature can markedly increase the aggressiveness of some coral reef fish, according to research by Biro et al. (2010).

Self-awareness, self-regulation, and self-transcendence (S-ART) frontiersin.org Frontiers in Human Neuroscience 1 fact

referenceEisenberg, Eggum, and Di Giunta (2010) examined the associations between empathy-related responding and prosocial behavior, aggression, and intergroup relations in Social Issues and Policy Review.

Attachment Theory - Seattle Anxiety Specialists seattleanxiety.com Seattle Anxiety 1 fact

referenceSolomon, George, and De Jong (1995) studied children classified as controlling at age six, finding evidence of disorganized representational strategies and aggression at home and at school.