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Verbal aggressiveness: An interpersonal model and measure

Infante, Dominic A., Wigley, Charles J.·1986·Communication Monographs

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Verbal agressiveness is conceptualized as a personality trait that predisposes persons to attack the self‐concepts of other people instead of, or in addition to, their positions on topics of communication. This conception is positioned with respect to the trait structure of personality and also in relation to other aggressive personality traits: hostility, assertiveness, and argumentativeness. An interpersonal model is developed that specifies the types of verbally aggressive messages in interpersonal relations, their effects, and their causes. A rationale is developed for studying verbal aggression apart from other types of aggression, and several studies developing a Verbal Aggressiveness Scale are reported. Results indicate that the Scale is valid and reliable. Implications are discussed, especially in terms of understanding and controlling physical aggression.

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Authors
Infante, D. A., & Wigley, C. J.
Venue
Communication Monographs
Published
1986-03
Volume
53
Issue
1
Pages
61-69
ISSN
  • 0363-7751 (ISSN-L)
  • 1479-5787
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W2066317965
Cited by
752
References
5
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9.71
Type
journal article
Language
en
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