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Callous-Unemotional Traits are Associated With Child-to-Parent Aggression

Kuay, H.S.; Boothroyd, L.G.; Towl, G.J.; Tiffin, P.A.; Munoz, L.C.

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H.S. Kuay

P.A. Tiffin

L.C. Munoz



Abstract

This study examined the relations between callous-unemotional traits and perpetration of aggression toward parents in two separate studies, while also considering motivation for aggression and parenting styles experienced among young people. Study 1 involved 60 parents of children aged between 11 and 17 years old. The online study found high callous-unemotional traits, as reported by parents, to be associated with aggression toward both parents. Both types of motivation (proactive and reactive, as reported by parents) were associated with aggression toward parents. Study 2 involved 42 youths from an alternative education sample (between 11 and 16 years old). Youths with higher self-reported callous-unemotional traits reported more aggression toward both parents. Both studies, which had different reporters and different samples, showed youths with higher callous-unemotional traits were more aggressive toward their parents. In discussing the results, we note the importance of including callous-unemotional traits in future research on parentdirected aggression and in studies on domestic violence more broadly.

Citation

Kuay, H., Boothroyd, L., Towl, G., Tiffin, P., & Munoz, L. (2022). Callous-Unemotional Traits are Associated With Child-to-Parent Aggression. International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology, 66(15), 1603-1626. https://doi.org/10.1177/0306624x211049190

Journal Article Type Article
Acceptance Date Jun 11, 2021
Online Publication Date Oct 4, 2021
Publication Date 2022-11
Deposit Date Oct 4, 2021
Publicly Available Date Mar 28, 2024
Journal International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology
Print ISSN 0306-624X
Electronic ISSN 1552-6933
Publisher SAGE Publications
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 66
Issue 15
Pages 1603-1626
DOI https://doi.org/10.1177/0306624x211049190

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Kuay, H.S., Boothroyd, L.G., Towl, G.J., Tiffin, P.A. & Munoz, L.C., Callous-Unemotional Traits are Associated With Child-to-Parent Aggression, International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology, Copyright © 2021 The Authors. DOI: 10.1177/0306624X211049190





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