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Group social context and children's aggressive behavior

M E DeRosier1, A H Cillessen, J D Coie

  • 1Developmental Epidemiology Program, Duke University, Durham, NC 27705.

Child Development
|August 1, 1994
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Group context significantly impacts children's aggressive behavior. Factors like negative affect and low cohesion correlate with aggression, influencing peer reactions and the overall group atmosphere.

Area of Science:

  • Developmental Psychology
  • Social Psychology
  • Childhood Aggression Research

Background:

  • Limited understanding of social-psychological influences on childhood aggression.
  • Need to explore group dynamics in relation to aggressive behavior in children.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between group contextual factors and aggressive behavior in young boys.
  • To examine how group context changes before, during, and after aggressive incidents.

Main Methods:

  • Observational study of 22 experimental play groups.
  • Participants included 7- and 9-year-old African-American boys.
  • Group context was assessed across different behavioral periods.

Main Results:

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  • Specific group dimensions (negative affect, high aversive behavior, low cohesion, competitiveness) were linked to aggressive acts.
  • Group context affected children's responses to aggression, such as siding with victims.
  • Post-aggression group atmosphere quality was influenced by these reactions.

Conclusions:

  • Group context is a critical factor in understanding children's aggression.
  • The study highlights the interplay between individual behavior and the social environment.
  • Recommends integrating individual-within-context perspectives into aggression theories.