The Role of Personality Traits in Predicting Intimate Partner Aggression within Romantic Relationships
Date
2021
Authors
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
Keyhole Press, The University of Tampa
Abstract
The purpose of this literature review was to examine
the relationship between personality traits and intimate partner
aggression within romantic relationships. Specifically, this study
focused on the role of the Big Five, borderline personality traits,
and psychopathic traits to explain aggressive behavior within
romantic relationships. Extant scholarships emphasize the significant
relationship between personality traits and intimate partner
aggression. In particular, neuroticism was strongly correlated with
psychological aggression for both men and women. Furthermore,
borderline personality features, especially the trait anger, played
a significant role in predicting intimate partner aggression. Psychopathic
traits were also strong predictors of violent and aggressive
behavior towards an intimate partner. The current findings
highlight the importance of gaining a better understanding of the
role of personality traits on individual behavior, as to identify the
etiologies of aggressive behaviors and develop effective treatment
and prevention strategies. This essay was written in Dr. Deletha
Hardin’s PSY 319 class.
Description
Recommended citation: Mandatori, Flavia. “The Role of Personality Traits in Predicting Intimate Partner Aggression within Romantic Relationships.” Q: Journal of Undergraduate Research & Inquiry, 2021. https://doi.org/10.48497/BDCX-VH27.
item.page.type
Article
item.page.format
Keywords
Personality Traits, Big Five, Intimate Partner Aggression
Citation
Mandatori, Flavia. “The Role of Personality Traits in Predicting Intimate Partner Aggression within Romantic Relationships.” Q: Journal of Undergraduate Research & Inquiry, 2021. https://doi.org/10.48497/BDCX-VH27.