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Gender differences in reactive and proactive aggression.

Daniel F Connor1, Ronald J Steingard, Jennifer J Anderson

  • 1Department of Psychiatry, University of Massachusetts Medical School, North Worcester 01655, USA. Daniel.Connor@umassmed.edu

Child Psychiatry and Human Development
|May 2, 2003
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This study examined gender differences in proactive and reactive aggression among 323 clinically referred youth. Findings highlight distinct correlates for aggression types in males and females, suggesting targeted interventions.

Area of Science:

  • Child and Adolescent Psychology
  • Aggression Research
  • Gender Studies in Psychology

Background:

  • Aggression in youth is a significant concern, with varying manifestations and contributing factors.
  • Understanding gender-specific patterns in aggression is crucial for effective intervention.
  • Clinically referred youth often present complex behavioral challenges, including aggression.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate gender differences in proactive and reactive aggression among clinically referred children and adolescents.
  • To identify demographic, historical, family, diagnostic, and treatment correlates of proactive and reactive aggression in males and females.
  • To inform targeted research, prevention, and treatment strategies for youth aggression.

Main Methods:

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  • A sample of 323 clinically referred children and adolescents (68 females, 255 males) participated.
  • Proactive and reactive aggression were assessed using the Proactive/Reactive Aggression Scale.
  • Stepwise regression analyses were employed to identify correlates of aggression, controlling for various variables.

    • Main Results:

    • High rates of both proactive and reactive aggression were observed in both genders.
    • Correlates of proactive aggression included self-reported drug use, expressed hostility, and maladaptive parenting for both genders.
    • Male reactive aggression correlated with hyperactive/impulsive behaviors; female proactive aggression correlated with early traumatic stress and low verbal IQ.

    Conclusions:

    • Distinct correlates for proactive and reactive aggression exist between genders in clinically referred youth.
    • These gender-specific findings offer potential targets for specialized research and intervention efforts.
    • Tailored approaches may improve the reduction of maladaptive aggression in this population.