Abstract
Core self-evaluations (CSE) is a trait representing the fundamental appraisals made by oneself about their worth, competence and capabilities. Available research on the CSE sub-factors provide sufficient evidence for an existing relationship with aggression. Interestingly, there is growing evidence to suggest that this relationship may be indirect, via the cognitive processes of anger rumination and forgiveness. The current study aspires to expand the available knowledge in the field by investigating the links between CSE and aggression, and exploring how anger rumination and forgiveness may mediate this relationship. Participants (N = 351) completed an online survey measuring their levels of CSE, anger rumination, forgiveness and aggression. As hypothesised, CSE was found to be negatively associated with aggression. This relationship was found to be independently and serially mediated by anger rumination and forgiveness, with this mediation being full. These effects were also observed for the relationship between CSE and the aggression sub-factors of anger and physical aggression. Τhe relationship between CSE and the hostility sub-factor was partially mediated by anger rumination and forgiveness. However, the relationship between CSE and verbal aggression was only partially mediated by anger rumination. Together, these findings extend our knowledge around the relationship between CSE and aggression and increase our understanding on the underlying mechanisms, highlighting the potential utility of interventions targeting CSE to prevent and treat aggressive behaviour.
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Chatzimike-Levidi, M.D., Collard, J.J. An integrated model of aggression: links between core self-evaluations, anger rumination and forgiveness. Curr Psychol 42, 30235–30249 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12144-022-04077-9
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