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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Social Psychology
  • Clinical Psychology

Background:

  • Emotionally dependent individuals may exhibit controlling behaviors to maintain self-worth.
  • These behaviors can restrict a partner's autonomy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the correlation between emotional dependency and reactive/proactive aggression.
  • To assess individual differences as predictors of aggression and dependency.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized the Spouse-Specific Dependency Scale (SSDS) and Reactive Proactive Questionnaire (RPQ).
  • Sample size: 3375 subjects.

Main Results:

  • A significant positive correlation was found between emotional dependency and proactive aggression.
  • Observed variations in scale scores based on sex, age group, and geographical distribution.

Conclusions:

  • Proactive aggression is more strongly associated with emotional dependency than reactive aggression.
  • Sociocultural, demographic, and attachment factors shape relationship demands and fears of loss.