Content
- Causes of aggression
- Managing and controlling aggression
Aggression:
Aggressive behaviour tends to be the consequence of one or more contributors; some of the antecedents are listed below:
- Nature of the game
- Crowd – (social facilitation)
- Frustration – poor performance, referee decisions
- Score
- Past experiences
- Level of competition – stakes
- High arousal levels
“Any behaviour that is intended to harm another individual by physical or verbal means.”
Aggression can be classified into three forms:
Theories of aggression:
Methods to control aggression:
Aggression and aggressive behaviour can be controlled externally as well as using internal strategies.
| External | Internal |
|---|---|
| Punishment | Stress management techniques |
| Withdraw violet players from situation | Withdraw self from situation |
| Emphasis on positive role models | Performance goals |
| Reinforcement of non-aggressive behaviour | Change in attitude |
Quick Check
- Aggression: ‘Any behaviour that is intended to harm another individual by physical or verbal means.’ (Bull)
- Aggression can be classified into three forms: reactive, channelled and assertive.
- There are several aggression theories including: trait, social learning and frustration.
- There are various strategies to control aggression that are both internal and external.