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Difficulties in emotion regulation (ER) are linked to increased aggression. While adaptive ER strategies show a weak association with reduced aggression, maladaptive strategies and emotional regulation difficulties are significantly linked to higher aggression levels.

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  • Psychology
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Research on emotion regulation (ER) and aggression is expanding.
  • Heterogeneity across studies complicates the integration of findings.
  • A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted to address this challenge.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To estimate the size and consistency of the relationship between ER and aggression.
  • To integrate findings from diverse studies on ER and aggression.
  • To identify patterns in the ER-aggression link.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review and meta-analysis of 137 articles (171 studies).
  • Data from 252,605 participants were analyzed using multilevel models.
  • Effect sizes were calculated and tested for bias and consistency over time.

Main Results:

  • Maladaptive ER strategies (r=0.329) and difficulties in ER (r=0.248) were associated with higher aggression.
  • Adaptive ER strategies showed a small, non-significant association with lower aggression after bias correction.
  • Effects varied by aggression type and target, with stronger links for physical aggression and weaker links for intimate partner aggression.

Conclusions:

  • Interventions targeting ER difficulties and promoting adaptive strategies may reduce aggressive behavior.
  • Addressing angry predispositions and improving impulse control are potential intervention targets.
  • Findings highlight the importance of ER in aggression prevention.