The effects of PTSD symptomatology on laboratory-based aggression.
The present study sought to examine the relationship between posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptomatology and aggression using a highly controlled, quasi-experimental laboratory-based aggression paradigm among a sample of 85 undergraduate students not help-seeking for current PTSD phenomena. Congruent with theory and past research, results showed that PTSD symptomatology was positively associated with aggression. In demonstrating this effect using a laboratory-based methodology, the present study provides a heuristic for future researchers to explore potential mediators and moderators of the PTSD-aggression relationship.
Kivisto
Aaron J
AJ
Department of Psychology, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37996, USA. akivisto@utk.edu
Moore
Todd M
TM
Elkins
Sara R
SR
Rhatigan
Deborah L
DL
D000293:Adolescent; D000374:Aggression / Q000523:psychology*; D002755:Choice Behavior; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D015144:Southeastern United States; D013313:Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic / Q000503:physiopathology*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014584:User-Computer Interface; D055815:Young Adult