Verbal aggression and liking in interpersonal relationships

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between perceived verbal aggressiveness and liking in interpersonal relationships. Participants were 226 individuals who reported on a recent interaction with an individual. Results indicated that perceived verbal aggressiveness of the individual was negatively correlated with liking for the individual. What this finding suggests is that when individuals are perceived to be verbally aggressive, they are less liked. Future research should consider exploring at what point(s) verbal aggressiveness occurs similarly between both partners in an interpersonal relationship.