Inter-relation of impulsivity and aggression among youth

Page: 506-508

Sajjan Kumar (Department of Psychology, Govt College, Sector-1 Panchkula, Haryana)

Impulsivity does not seem to be a direct risk for aggression, but only indirectly. Perhaps, it presents an obstacle to learning in the early developmental years, and the legacy of poor problem-solving is what later contributes to aggression. Research has shown that being young and reporting elevated levels of aggression and impulsivity is strongly associated with the frequency of aggressive acts in all groups (Smith & Waterman, 2006). The present paper reviews the interrelation between aggression and impulsivity and aggression.