Aggression in Sport

Any form of behavior directed toward the goal of harming or injuring another living being who is motivated to avoid such a treatment

1. hostile or reactive aggression - primary goal is to inflict injury or psychological harm on another 2.instrumental aggression - occurring in the quest of some non-aggressive goal

1.instinct theory 2. frustration-aggression hypothesis 3. social learning theory 4.revised frustation-aggression theory 5.general model of aggression

People have an instinct to be aggressive - it builds up & until it must be expressed **no support

Aggression is the direct result of frustratio nthat occurs because of goal blockage or failure **no support

Aggression is learned through observing others (modeling) & then having similar behavior reinforced **supported

Frustration-aggression & elements of social learning theory combined frustration increases the likelihood of aggression increased arousal & danger result in aggression only when socially learned cues signal the appropiateness of aggression in the situation **supported

Aggression occurs as a result of a complex process mediated by ones thoughts, feelings, emotions & resulting from the interaction of numerous personal & situational factors **supported

-small scale on the field aggressive acts - aroused conditions - alcohol - younger, disadvantaged males - fan enjoyment (sometimes)

Many athletes view aggression as inapppropriate in general but appropriate in the sport environment