NCJ Number
106806
Journal
Violence and Victims Volume: 1 Issue: 4 Dated: (Winter 1986) Pages: 279-289
Date Published
1986
Length
11 pages
Annotation
Two types of assertiveness, the ability to refuse a demand or request and the ability to initiate a request or affirmatively express a need, were examined in a clinical sample of domestically violent men (N=78) in contrast to a nonviolent comparison group (N=29).
Abstract
No significant difference was found between the groups on refusal behavior. However, a significant difference was found on initiating/request behavior, the violent men evidencing lower scores than their nonviolent counterparts. There was a significant and positive correlation between refusal behavior and overt anger/hostility. A significant and negative correlation was observed between initiating/request behavior and covert anger/hostility. A significant and negative correlation was observed between initiating/request behavior and covert anger/hostility. The results support the presence of social skill deficits, which appear to be significantly related to anger and hostility in domestically violent men. 35 references and 3 tables. (Author abstract modified)