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Basic psychological need satisfaction and aggressive behavior: the role of negative affect and its gender difference
Fen Dou1, Qinglin Wang2, Minghui Wang2
1School of Psychology, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, China.
Peerj
|November 29, 2023
Summary
Basic psychological need satisfaction (BPNS) negatively impacts aggressive behavior in adolescents. This effect is mediated by negative affect, with a stronger influence observed in girls, highlighting gender differences in adolescent social behavior.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Adolescent Development
- Social Behavior
Background:
- Basic psychological need satisfaction (BPNS) is crucial for adolescent development.
- Unmet needs may contribute to aggressive behavior, but the underlying mechanisms require further investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the relationship between BPNS and aggressive behavior in Chinese adolescents.
- To examine the mediating role of negative affect in this relationship.
- To investigate gender differences in the BPNS-aggression link.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional survey of 1,064 Chinese junior high school students.
- Utilized validated scales for BPNS, affect (Positive and Negative Affect Schedule), and aggressive behavior (Youth's Self-Report).
- Employed structural equation modeling and multi-group comparison for data analysis.
Main Results:
- BPNS was negatively associated with aggressive behavior.
- Negative affect significantly mediated the relationship between BPNS and aggression.
- The negative association between BPNS and negative affect was stronger in females.
- The mediating effect of negative affect was more pronounced in girls.
Conclusions:
- BPNS is important for regulating adolescent social behavior, particularly aggression.
- Negative affect plays a key mediating role in how BPNS influences aggressive behavior.
- Gender differences exist, with girls showing a stronger link between BPNS, negative affect, and aggression.
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