2025
Hypothalamic resting-state functional connectivity and self-evaluated aggression in young adults
Yao Y, Chen Y, Li C. Hypothalamic resting-state functional connectivity and self-evaluated aggression in young adults. Journal Of Psychiatric Research 2025, 182: 421-429. PMID: 39889403, PMCID: PMC11834083, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychires.2025.01.045.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsResting-state functional connectivityAggression scoresLateral hypothalamusSex differencesHuman Connectome ProjectFunctional connectivityAchenbach Adult Self-ReportAdult Self-ReportYoung adultsManifestations of aggressionVoxel-wise regressionPublished routinesMotivated behaviorOccipital gyriAggressive behaviorSelf-ReportMental healthAggressionConnectome ProjectNeural pathwaysBehavioral traitsRSFCHypothalamusScoresAdults
2024
Advancing the science of biosocial transactions related to aggression in children and young people: A brief review and steps forward
Baskin-Sommers A, Viding E, Barber M, Ruiz S, Paskewitz S, Hyde L. Advancing the science of biosocial transactions related to aggression in children and young people: A brief review and steps forward. Aggression And Violent Behavior 2024, 79: 102001. DOI: 10.1016/j.avb.2024.102001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchScience of behavior changeFactors related to aggressionMaintenance of aggressionDevelopment of aggressionStudy of neurocognitive processesScience of interventionsNeurocognitive processesDisplay aggressionExtensive body of researchAggression researchBody of researchLevels of analysisAggressionBehavioral changesTransactional modelProtective factorsYoung peopleChildrenTransactional relationshipsExtensive bodyThe unusual suspects: A systematic search for the molecular and cellular correlates of human aggression
Paiva T, Buades-Rotger M, Baskin-Sommers A, Brazil I. The unusual suspects: A systematic search for the molecular and cellular correlates of human aggression. Aggression And Violent Behavior 2024, 79: 102002. DOI: 10.1016/j.avb.2024.102002.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchExamining the impact of brief couples‐based posttraumatic stress disorder treatments on anger and psychological aggression in veterans and their partners
Wells S, Knopp K, Wachsman T, Dillon K, Walker H, Sippel L, Morland L, Glassman L. Examining the impact of brief couples‐based posttraumatic stress disorder treatments on anger and psychological aggression in veterans and their partners. Journal Of Traumatic Stress 2024, 38: 165-173. PMID: 39318041, PMCID: PMC11794020, DOI: 10.1002/jts.23099.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPosttraumatic stress disorderPsychological aggressionCouples-based interventionsCognitive-behavioral conjoint therapyPosttraumatic stress disorder treatmentIntimate partnersVeterans' mental healthAngry temperamentInterpersonal functioningConjoint therapyAnger symptomsStress disorderDisorder treatmentAngerEffect sizeMental healthAggressionVeteransTreatment conditionsActive comparatorPosttreatmentImprove aspectsLoved onesTemperamentPartners“Weeding out” violence? Translational perspectives on the neuropsychobiological links between cannabis and aggression
Bortolato M, Braccagni G, Pederson C, Floris G, Fite P. “Weeding out” violence? Translational perspectives on the neuropsychobiological links between cannabis and aggression. Aggression And Violent Behavior 2024, 78: 101948. PMID: 38828012, PMCID: PMC11141739, DOI: 10.1016/j.avb.2024.101948.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCannabis use disorderCannabis useReactive aggressionPathological aggressionViolent behaviorSelf-medication strategyCannabis misuseNeurobiological mechanismsUse disorderCannabis consumptionCannabisAggressionAnimal researchSelf-perpetuating cycleBidirectional interplayLegal discussionTranslational perspectiveEnvironmental predispositionSignificant linkSocietal attitudesBiological mechanismsYoung peopleViolent reactionDisordersPolarized understandingsThe mediating role of reflective functioning and general psychopathology in the relationship between childhood conduct disorder and adult aggression among offenders.
Yirmiya K, Constantinou M, Simes E, Bateman A, Wason J, Yakeley J, McMurran M, Crawford M, Frater A, Moran P, Barrett B, Cameron A, Hoare Z, Allison E, Pilling S, Butler S, Fonagy P. The mediating role of reflective functioning and general psychopathology in the relationship between childhood conduct disorder and adult aggression among offenders. Psychological Medicine 2024, 54: 2492-2503. PMID: 38563288, DOI: 10.1017/s003329172400062x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConduct disorderPsychopathological factorsMentalization-based treatmentStructure of psychopathologyChildhood conduct disorderAdult male offendersOne-factor modelConfirmatory factor analysisPsychopathological dimensionsTransdiagnostic approachDiverse psychopathologiesBifactor modelAntisocial behaviorCD symptomsClinical InterviewPsychopathological structurePsychopathologyMale offendersAdult aggressionMediation modelDevelopmental trajectoriesIncreased aggressionMental statesReflective functioningAggressionTrauma-informed behavioral supports (TIBS) for inpatient treatment of individuals who experience BPD
Carr E, Carter J, Hillbrand M. Trauma-informed behavioral supports (TIBS) for inpatient treatment of individuals who experience BPD. Journal Of Psychiatric Research 2024, 174: 62-65. PMID: 38615546, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychires.2024.03.045.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBorderline personality disorderBehavioral supportTreatment of individualsPersonality disorderVerbal aggressionTargeting aggressionPre-treatment phaseInpatient treatmentTrauma-informed frameworkClinically meaningful decreaseTreatment phasePerson-centeredBehavioral changesPromote behavior changeBehavior analysisTrauma-informedMeaningful decreaseInpatient settingAggressionIndividualsPilot studyBehaviorDisordersBorderlineSupportA Social Process Model of forms of aggression and victimization and internalizing problems
Kawabata Y, Tseng W. A Social Process Model of forms of aggression and victimization and internalizing problems. Journal Of Family Trauma Child Custody & Child Development 2024, 22: 310-327. DOI: 10.1080/26904586.2024.2310559.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPeer rejectionInternalizing problemsPeer victimizationPhysical aggressionEffects of physical aggressionOne-year longitudinal dataSerial mediation modelAt-risk youthPhysical victimizationRelational victimizationSocial process modelRelational aggressionPublic elementary schoolsVictimsMediation modelDifferential interventionAggressionTaiwanese schoolsElementary schoolSchool yearIndirect effectsSchoolPrevention programsLongitudinal dataPeer
2023
Depressive symptoms and anger and aggression in Russian adolescents
Ruchkin V, Stickley A, Koposov R, Sukhodolsky D, Isaksson J. Depressive symptoms and anger and aggression in Russian adolescents. Child And Adolescent Psychiatry And Mental Health 2023, 17: 130. PMID: 37974287, PMCID: PMC10652468, DOI: 10.1186/s13034-023-00677-w.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchComorbid mental health problemsMental health problemsAnger ruminationComorbid problemsDepressive symptomsTypes of angerAggressive behaviorOvert aggressive behaviorLevel of depressionAggression variablesVerbal aggressionSocial aggressionRussian adolescentsAngerGeneral population sampleDepressive episodeAggressionInconsistent findingsAdolescentsHealth problemsCurrent major depressive episodeSubthreshold depressive symptomsRuminationMajor depressive episodeSignificant depressive episodePsychologically aggressive parenting and later aggression: Salivary alpha-amylase reactivity and sex as moderators
Chong L, Senich K, Ahmad S, Olezeski C, Gordis E. Psychologically aggressive parenting and later aggression: Salivary alpha-amylase reactivity and sex as moderators. International Journal Of Psychophysiology 2023, 194: 112260. PMID: 37939902, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpsycho.2023.112260.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSAA reactivityVerbal aggressionLater aggressionAggressive parentingSalivary alpha-amylaseSNS reactivitySalivary alpha-amylase reactivitySocial stress taskAlpha-amylase reactivityThree-way interactionMore angerCurrent aggressionPhysical aggressionEarly adversityChild developmentStress taskAngerAggressionHigh levelsAggressive behaviorTwo-way interactionParentingLow levelsNervous system activityModeratorBulimia symptoms and anger and aggression among adolescents
Koposov R, Stickley A, Sukhodolsky D, Ruchkin V. Bulimia symptoms and anger and aggression among adolescents. BMC Public Health 2023, 23: 833. PMID: 37147644, PMCID: PMC10161674, DOI: 10.1186/s12889-023-15664-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAnger ruminationBulimia symptomsBN symptomsEating Disorder Diagnostic ScaleState-Trait Anger Expression InventoryAggressive behaviorTrait Anger Expression InventoryDisorder Diagnostic ScaleSelf-report scalesAnger Rumination ScaleCommunity-based adolescentsAnger Expression InventoryBulimia nervosa diagnosisTrait Anger ScaleSocial aggressionPhysical aggressionRumination ScaleHigh angerAngerAnger ScaleRuminationAggression scoresDiagnostic ScaleAggressionAdolescentsAggression Is Associated With Social Adaptive Functioning in Children With ASD and Anxiety
Kalvin C, Jordan R, Rowley S, Weis A, Ibrahim K, Sukhodolsky D. Aggression Is Associated With Social Adaptive Functioning in Children With ASD and Anxiety. Focus On Autism And Other Developmental Disabilities 2023, 38: 168-176. PMID: 38469453, PMCID: PMC10927274, DOI: 10.1177/10883576231165265.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAutism spectrum disorderSocial adaptive skillsAdaptive skillsSocial adaptiveAggressive behaviorSocial adaptive functioningSample of childrenAdaptive functioningASD diagnosisSpectrum disorderSocial functioningAge 8SkillsChildrenFunctioningAggressionAnxietyBehaviorParticipantsDisordersFindingsAdaptive
2022
Randomized controlled trial of a prenatal focused coparenting consultation for unmarried black fathers and mothers: One‐year infant and family outcomes
McHale J, Stover C, Dube C, Sirotkin Y, Lewis S, McKay K. Randomized controlled trial of a prenatal focused coparenting consultation for unmarried black fathers and mothers: One‐year infant and family outcomes. Infant Mental Health Journal Infancy And Early Childhood 2022, 44: 27-42. PMID: 36519760, DOI: 10.1002/imhj.22030.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEmotional adjustmentFamily adaptationFamily outcomesFather engagementLife circumstancesInterparental aggressionPsychological aggressionMental health fieldSignificant intervention effectsConceptual attentionFamily systemIntervention familiesCoparentingIntervention effectsDepressive symptomsAggressionExpectant familiesPregnant familiesCommunity mentorsModest dosageHealth fieldEngagementInterventionCoparentsNavigational supportCorrelates of Bystander Intervention Among Heavy Drinking College Men
Orchowski L, Kirk K, Schick M, Spillane N. Correlates of Bystander Intervention Among Heavy Drinking College Men. Violence Against Women 2022, 28: 3588-3607. PMID: 35946125, DOI: 10.1177/10778012221099983.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBystander interventionAssociated with fewer heavy drinking daysHeavy drinking college menPerpetration of sexual aggressionHeavy drinking daysAssociated with perpetrationAlcohol-related consequencesBystander intervention intentionsAlcohol expectanciesDrinking daysCollege menSexual aggressionPornography usePredictors of intentionIntervention intentionsNegative associationSurvey assessmentsInterventionDrinkingAggressionEndorsementIntentionBystanderMenMultivariate analysisPosttraumatic Stress and Perceived Interpersonal Provocation in Adolescents
Saunderson JM, Stickley A, Sturidsson K, Koposov R, Sukhodolsky DG, Ruchkin V. Posttraumatic Stress and Perceived Interpersonal Provocation in Adolescents. Journal Of Interpersonal Violence 2022, 38: 3191-3214. PMID: 35613735, PMCID: PMC9850389, DOI: 10.1177/08862605221104525.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPosttraumatic stress symptomsPosttraumatic stressStress symptomsProvocation scenariosPosttraumatic symptomsAggressive responsesPhysical aggressionAttribution of intentionalityInterpersonal provocationPeer provocationHostile intentionsChoice of responseAggressive reactionsAdolescent boysAggressive situationsConflict situationsOpposite patternHigh levelsAdolescentsAggressive behaviorAggressionGirlsDaily lifeBoysDifferent patternsSex Differences and Similarities in Risk Factors of Physical Aggression in Adolescence
Henriksen M, Skrove M, Hoftun G, Lydersen S, Stover C, Kalvin C, Sukhodolsky D. Sex Differences and Similarities in Risk Factors of Physical Aggression in Adolescence. Journal Of Child And Family Studies 2022, 32: 1177-1191. DOI: 10.1007/s10826-022-02284-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPhysical aggressionAttention problemsTrauma exposurePTSD symptomsTraumatic eventsSubstance useSex differencesAlcohol intoxicationSelf-esteem problemsMental health concernsConcurrent associationsUnique associationAggressionRisk factorsAdolescenceYoung-HUNT3Percent of girlsCurrent studyInteraction effectsAnxietyPercent of boysGirlsBoysLonelinessTotal sampleCognitive–affective factors underlying disinhibitory disorders and legal implications
Baskin-Sommers A, Ruiz S, Sarcos B, Simmons C. Cognitive–affective factors underlying disinhibitory disorders and legal implications. Nature Reviews Psychology 2022, 1: 145-160. DOI: 10.1038/s44159-022-00020-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCognitive-affective factorsDisinhibitory disordersCognitive-affective functioningSpecific psychological problemsPersonality disorderPsychological scienceSubstance use disordersAntisocial personality disorderBorderline personality disorderPsychological problemsNon-violent crimeSuccessful interactionSubstance misuseUse disordersCorrectional facilitiesDomestic violenceDisordersLegal interventionIndividualsMembers of societyViolent crimeInterventionImplicationsPsychopathyAggression
2021
Understanding aggression and microaggressions by and against people of colour
Williams M, Ching T, Gallo J. Understanding aggression and microaggressions by and against people of colour. The Cognitive Behaviour Therapist 2021, 14: e25. DOI: 10.1017/s1754470x21000234.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchNegative affectRacial microaggressionsCognitive-behavioral treatment approachEthnic identityPeople of colorPositive ethnic identityForms of aggressionBehavioral treatment approachesPart of offendersMeasures of aggressionLow ethnic identityHispanic American adultsForms of behaviorCharacteristics of offendersAggressive tendenciesHispanic participantsRacialized individualsAggressionParticipants' likelihoodAffectMeasure of likelihoodMicroaggressionsAsian participantsKey learningsParticipantsPhysical Aggression Is Associated With More Effective Postdecisional Processing of Social Threat
Brennan G, Baskin-Sommers A. Physical Aggression Is Associated With More Effective Postdecisional Processing of Social Threat. Clinical Psychological Science 2021, 9: 413-433. DOI: 10.1177/2167702620966294.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPhysical aggressionSocial decisionsThreatening facesAngry ruminationNonthreatening facesSocial threatAggressive individualsAggressionSteeper decreasesHigh ambiguityIncarcerated menModerate ambiguityProcessingFaceEmotionsRuminationAngerConfidenceHappinessAmbiguityTaskDecisionsParticipantsIndividualsFindingsLanguage and Aggressive Behaviors in Male and Female Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Neuhaus E, Kang VY, Kresse A, Corrigan S, Aylward E, Bernier R, Bookheimer S, Dapretto M, Jack A, Jeste S, McPartland JC, Van Horn JD, Pelphrey K, Webb SJ. Language and Aggressive Behaviors in Male and Female Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Journal Of Autism And Developmental Disorders 2021, 52: 454-462. PMID: 33682042, PMCID: PMC9407024, DOI: 10.1007/s10803-020-04773-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAutism spectrum disorderSpectrum disorderChild/family factorsAggressive behaviorSocial-emotional difficultiesCommunication skillsPattern of resultsTypical developmentBroader contextual factorsFamily factorsDisruptive behaviorSevere aggressionAggressionFemale youthFamily characteristicsIntervention methodsContextual factorsImportant correlatesLow family incomeYouthSkillsFamily incomeDisordersDifficultiesBehavior
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