The relationship between subjective social class and aggression: A serial mediation model. (1st September 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Chen, Bing; Zuo, Youxia; Zhao, Yufang
• Is Part Of: Personality and individual differences. Volume 131(2018)
• Page Start: 174
• Page End: 179
• Publication Date: 2018-09-01
• Subjects: Subjective social class -- Perceived social support -- Sense of control -- Negative affect -- Aggression -- Serial mediation; Personality -- Periodicals; Individuality -- Periodicals; Individuality -- Periodicals; Personality Development -- Periodicals; Personnalité -- Périodiques; Individualité -- Périodiques; 155.205
• DOI: 10.1016/j.paid.2018.04.036
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0191-8869

Abstract

Abstract: Although the relationship between the phenomena of social class and aggression is well known, very few studies have been conducted to investigate its underlying mechanisms. This study examines the relationship between subjective social class (SSC) and aggression, proposing a serial mediation model for the relationship. A total of 305 valid participants, ranging in age from 17 to 26, completed questionnaires assessing SSC, perceived social support, sense of control, negative affect, and aggression. Serial mediation analysis revealed a pathway whereby lower SSC was associated with less perceived social support, which was associated with decreased sense of control and increased negative affect, which were then associated with more aggression. Our results shed light on the associations between the above-mentioned variables in the SSC–aggression relationship. We also suggest possible prevention and intervention programs for reducing aggression among individuals with low SSC and suggest courses for future inquiry. Highlights: The study links subjective social class and aggression with cognitive neoassociation model. We proposed a serial mediation model to explore the internal mechanisms of the link. Subjective social class was negatively associated with aggression. Perceived social support, sense of control, negative affect serially mediated the link.