Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Aggression01:47

Aggression

Humans engage in aggression when they seek to cause harm or pain to another person. Aggression takes two forms depending on one’s motives: hostile or instrumental. Hostile aggression is motivated by feelings of anger with intent to cause pain; a fight in a bar with a stranger is an example of hostile aggression. In contrast, instrumental aggression is motivated by achieving a goal and does not necessarily involve intent to cause pain (Berkowitz, 1993); a contract killer who murders for hire...
Bullying02:04

Bullying

A modern form of aggression is bullying. As you learn in your study of child development, socializing and playing with other children is beneficial for children’s psychological development. However, as you may have experienced as a child, not all play behavior has positive outcomes. Some children are aggressive and want to play roughly. Other children are selfish and do not want to share toys. One form of negative social interactions among children that has become a national concern is bullying.
Secondary Motives: Affiliation Motivation and Aggression Motivation01:21

Secondary Motives: Affiliation Motivation and Aggression Motivation

Affiliation motivation is the intrinsic desire to connect with others and belong to a social group, which plays a crucial role in forming and maintaining personal relationships. This type of motivation is essential for psychological well-being, as it provides individuals with a sense of community and support. An example of this is a student who joins a study group in order to feel a sense of connection. People with high affiliation motivation actively seek social approval, take satisfaction in...
Psychological and Sociocultural Causes of Schizophrenia01:29

Psychological and Sociocultural Causes of Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia, a complex psychiatric disorder, has been historically misunderstood. Early psychological theories attributed its origins to childhood trauma and unresponsive parenting. However, contemporary research largely rejects these notions, favoring the vulnerability-stress hypothesis. This model proposes that individuals with a genetic predisposition to schizophrenia may develop the disorder following exposure to significant environmental stressors. Notably, studies on high-risk...
Antisocial Personality Disorder01:24

Antisocial Personality Disorder

Antisocial personality disorder is a chronic mental health condition characterized by persistent patterns of disregard for the rights and well-being of others. Individuals with antisocial personality disorder exhibit behaviors that include deceitfulness, impulsivity, irresponsibility, aggression, and a profound lack of empathy. These traits often manifest early in life and persist into adulthood, leading to significant personal, social, and legal consequences.
Behavioral Characteristics and...
Borderline Personality Disorder01:25

Borderline Personality Disorder

Borderline Personality Disorder is a complex and multifaceted mental health condition characterized by pervasive instability in interpersonal relationships, self-image, emotions, and impulse control. This instability manifests in extreme emotional reactions, fear of abandonment, and self-destructive behaviors. The disorder significantly impacts daily functioning, often leading to distress in both personal and professional domains.
Genetic and Environmental Contributions
Borderline Personality...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Ongoing multiparameter unrest at the Montagne Pelée volcano on Martinique from 2019 to 2024.

Scientific reports·2025
Same author

Unusually high SO<sub>2</sub> emissions and plume height from Piton de la Fournaise volcano during the April 2020 eruption.

Bulletin of volcanology·2023
Same author

Paroxysmal eruptions tracked by variations of helium isotopes: inferences from Piton de la Fournaise (La Réunion island).

Scientific reports·2020
Same author

P53 and VEGF expression in human temporomandibular joint discs with internal derangement correlate with degeneration.

Journal of biological regulators and homeostatic agents·2019
Same author

Very- and ultra-long-period seismic signals prior to and during caldera formation on La Réunion Island.

Scientific reports·2019
Same author

Control of source fertility on the eruptive activity of Piton de la Fournaise volcano, La Réunion.

Scientific reports·2018

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jul 19, 2026

The Resident-intruder Paradigm: A Standardized Test for Aggression, Violence and Social Stress
09:12

The Resident-intruder Paradigm: A Standardized Test for Aggression, Violence and Social Stress

Published on: July 4, 2013

Suicidality and aggressive behaviour

P Castrogiovanni1, F Pieraccini, A Di Muro

  • 1Department of Psychiatry, University of Siena, Italy.

Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica
|March 28, 1998
PubMed
Summary

This study found no direct link between aggression and suicide in depressed patients. Suicidality in depression is more closely related to cognitive factors like guilt than aggressive behavior.

Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Clinical Psychology

Background:

  • The link between aggression and suicide in depression is a long-standing clinical hypothesis.
  • This relationship lacks robust clinical experimental data.
  • Previous assumptions require empirical validation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between aggressive behavior and suicidality in depressed outpatients.
  • To examine the role of aggressive behavior in the context of depressive subtypes and suicidal ideation.
  • To clarify the symptom patterns associated with suicide in depression.

Main Methods:

  • A sample of 134 depressed outpatients was assessed.
  • Aggressive behavior was measured using the Buss and Durkee Hostility Inventory (BDHI).
  • Statistical analyses were performed to correlate aggression, suicidality, and depressive subtypes.

More Related Videos

Assessing Dominant-Submissive Behavior in Adult Rats Following Traumatic Brain Injury
03:56

Assessing Dominant-Submissive Behavior in Adult Rats Following Traumatic Brain Injury

Published on: December 16, 2022

Developing a Rat Model for Bipolar Disorder
04:42

Developing a Rat Model for Bipolar Disorder

Published on: May 2, 2025

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jul 19, 2026

The Resident-intruder Paradigm: A Standardized Test for Aggression, Violence and Social Stress
09:12

The Resident-intruder Paradigm: A Standardized Test for Aggression, Violence and Social Stress

Published on: July 4, 2013

Assessing Dominant-Submissive Behavior in Adult Rats Following Traumatic Brain Injury
03:56

Assessing Dominant-Submissive Behavior in Adult Rats Following Traumatic Brain Injury

Published on: December 16, 2022

Developing a Rat Model for Bipolar Disorder
04:42

Developing a Rat Model for Bipolar Disorder

Published on: May 2, 2025

Main Results:

  • Younger age was associated with higher levels of suicidal behavior.
  • A significant association was found between depressive subtypes and suicidality.
  • No correlation was observed between depressive subtypes and aggressive behavior.
  • Suicide in depression appears linked to cognitive symptoms like guilt, not primarily aggression.

Conclusions:

  • Suicidal behavior in depression is complex and may be more related to cognitive disturbances, such as guilt, than overt aggression.
  • Aggression is not a primary component of the suicidal symptom pattern in depression.
  • Further research should explore the cognitive dimensions of suicidality in depressive disorders.