Aggressiveness

Diego Asnsolo
8C
We've all dealt with aggressiveness in our
relationships at one point or another,
regardless of whether that aggression is
physical. Aggressiveness is a mode of
communication and behavior where one
expresses their feelings, needs and rights
without regard or respect for the needs,
rights and feelings of others. Emotional or
physical force is often used so that the rights
of others are not even allowed to surface.
Others feel victimized and relationships
suffer. In that way, relationship aggression is
bad for the aggressors as well as the
recipients of the aggression. The toll that
relationship conflict takes in terms of stress
can affect us in many ways. It can impact
our stress levels, and it can also affect our
health and happiness. Learning about
communication techniques can be helpful in a
couple of ways. Assertive communication
techniques can enable us to draw boundaries
with others so we have a line of defense
against any aggressiveness they display. These
healthy communication techniques can also
help us to avoid being accidentally aggressive
with others, which can also help to avoid
conflict. Both of these positive effects make it
well worth the effort to learn about assertive
communication techniques.

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or
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A variety of factors can influence
aggressive behavior, including:
family structure
relationships with others
work or school environment
societal or socioeconomic
factors
individual characteristics
health conditions
psychiatric issues
life experiences