Aggression: functions and control in social systems

Article Abstract:

There have been various studies done on aggression as the consequence of both biological and cultural evolution in social relationships. Investigations confirm the significance of culture in managing aggressive behavior and in determining whether the results will be channelled to constructive purpose or disruption. Scientific research also shows that productiveness and personal satisfaction preclude incidences of destructive aggression. Cultural evolution is the conduit by which this positive outcome may be attained.

Social evolution

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Social representation of aggression as an explanation of gender differences: a preliminary study

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Gender differences in social representations of aggression may be responsible for differences in aggressive behavior found in males and females. To test this hypothesis, students were asked to answer questionnaires containing items relating to the instrumental and expressive theories of aggression. Analysis reveals that gender affects social representations espoused by subjects. Moreover, results indicate that women perceived their aggression as expressive, while men viewed theirs as instrumental.

Sex differences (Psychology)

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Sex and social representations of aggression: a communal-agentic analysis

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A study exploring the way men and women view aggression was conducted using 142 freshmen from a community college in NY. Results indicate that men view aggression as an instrumental action and women view it as an expressive act. Research indicates that people choose these attitudes of aggression as a means of validating their gender identity. Social structures are more importantthan personality factors in the cognitive organization of aggression.

Social aspects, Gender identity

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