Is sexism associated with the use of relational aggression by young adults? The moderating effect of gender
Journal of Social and Personal Relationships
Published online on February 28, 2026
Abstract
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Relational aggression refers to behaviors intended to harm a target’s social relationships either in response to a threat (reactive form) or with an ulterior motive (proactive form). The use of relational aggression is associated with internalizing ...
Relational aggression refers to behaviors intended to harm a target’s social relationships either in response to a threat (reactive form) or with an ulterior motive (proactive form). The use of relational aggression is associated with internalizing ...