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Assertiveness deficits and hostility in domestically violent men.

R D Maiuro1, T S Cahn, P P Vitaliano

  • 1Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle.

Violence and Victims
|January 1, 1986
PubMed
Summary

Domestically violent men show deficits in initiating requests, not refusing demands. These social skill deficits correlate with anger and hostility, suggesting specific assertiveness issues in this population.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Criminology
  • Social Sciences

Background:

  • Assertiveness is crucial for healthy social interactions.
  • Deficits in assertiveness may contribute to aggressive behaviors.
  • Previous research has not fully detailed assertiveness profiles in violent men.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare assertiveness skills between domestically violent men and a nonviolent comparison group.
  • To investigate the relationship between assertiveness, anger, and hostility in domestically violent men.

Main Methods:

  • Compared two types of assertiveness (refusal and initiation) in 78 domestically violent men and 29 nonviolent men.
  • Assessed anger and hostility levels in both groups.
  • Analyzed correlations between assertiveness behaviors and anger/hostility.

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Main Results:

  • No significant difference in refusal behavior between violent and nonviolent groups.
  • Domestically violent men scored significantly lower on initiating/request behavior.
  • Significant differences in anger and hostility were observed, correlating with specific assertiveness deficits.

Conclusions:

  • Domestically violent men exhibit specific social skill deficits, particularly in initiating requests.
  • These deficits are linked to underlying anger and hostility.
  • Findings refine the understanding of assertiveness issues in domestic violence.