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  • Psychology
  • Personality Science
  • Social Psychology

Background:

  • Existing measures and models of trait aggression lack coherence.
  • A need exists for a unified and comprehensive understanding of aggression constructs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To conduct a factor analysis of diverse aggression measures.
  • To establish a coherent and comprehensive factor structure for trait aggression.
  • To develop a reliable scale for measuring aggression.

Main Methods:

  • Factor analysis was performed on a large item pool from 42 self-report aggression questionnaires.
  • A curated set of 289 items with strong loadings onto a central 'trait aggression' factor was selected.
  • The six-factor structure was validated using criterion measures, including personality traits and impulsivity.

Main Results:

  • A six-factor structure emerged, encompassing relational, angry, violent, retaliatory, intimate partner, and alcohol-related aggression.
  • The identified factors demonstrated robustness across gender and participant experience with alcohol or intimate partner aggression.
  • The final item set was named the Comprehensive Aggression Scale (CAS).

Conclusions:

  • The developed factor structure largely aligns with established models of aggressive personality, particularly overt and relational forms.
  • Reactive aggression functions were well-supported, while proactive aggression emerged less distinctly.
  • The Comprehensive Aggression Scale (CAS) provides a robust measure for assessing multifaceted aggression.