Abstract
Aggression in an intimate relationship violates commonly held expectations that a romantic partner will be loving and supportive. Partner aggression erodes the quality of a relationship and can cause people to experience significant psychological distress and pain. This chapter critically examines research on features of aggression in relationships, how partner aggression is regulated and maintained, and interventions and efforts to address partner aggression. We aim to convey the current state of research on partner aggression and suggest new directions for research.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | The Cambridge Handbook of Personal Relationships |
| Editors | Anita L. Vangelisti, Daniel Perlman, Susan Sprecher |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
| Chapter | 25 |
| Pages | 527-549 |
| Number of pages | 23 |
| Edition | 3 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781009381949 |
| Publication status | Published - 9 Feb 2026 |
UN SDGs
This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 5 Gender Equality -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Keywords
- partner aggression
- intimate partner violence
- commitment
- dependence
- mindfulness
- help-seeking
- third parties
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