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Theoretical perspectives to studying the development of relational aggression

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Abstract

Theoretical models for the development of relational aggression are reviewed, and the evidence in support of these models is briefly discussed. The central goal is to provide an overview of theoretical perspectives on the development and maintenance of relational aggression. Theories reviewed include the social information processing (SIP) model of children’s social adjustment (Crick & Dodge, 1994) as well as other important theories, such as an evolutionary explanation of relational aggression, attachment theory, and peer influences. The limitations of our theoretical understanding of relational aggression as well as the ways in which these models may inform future research in the field are discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationThe Development of Relational Aggression
PublisherOxford University Press
Pages76-89
Number of pages14
ISBN (Electronic)9780190491826
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2018

Keywords

  • Attachment theory
  • Evolutionary theory
  • Peer socialization model
  • Resource control theory
  • Schematic-processing model of sex role stereotyping
  • Social information processing model
  • Social learning theory

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