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APS Virtual Poster Showcase · 2020

Aggressive Dating Couples Use More Anger and Swear Words in Daily Life

Virtual · June 2020

Poster Sessions · Clinical Science

  • Alyssa Delcampo
    Florida International University
  • Pablo Gomez
    Florida International University
  • Caroline Griffin
    Florida International University
  • Graciela Hernandez
    FIU
  • Adriana Mejias Fernandez
    Florida International University
  • Gabriella Morey
    Florida International University
  • Adela Timmons
    Florida International University

Abstract

This study examines associations between language use, relationship distress, and dating aggression in couples’ daily lives. Multilevel models showed that males who perpetrated dating aggression used more anger and swear words. Additionally, females who perpetrated more dating aggression used more anger words, but only when feeling annoyed at their partner.

Aggression