The way of transmitting information is divided into 2 types: verbal and non-verbal. The verbal form as a way of communication between people is a person's speech. Non-verbal communication includes facial expressions, gestures, and body movements.
The concept and essence of verbal aggression
The interaction of people, namely the transfer of information, the exchange of feelings and impressions through verbal contact, is called verbal communication. When communicating, people not only share information about an object, event or phenomenon, they also express their attitude towards it. This is the essence of communication: the participants in the dialogue seek to influence each other, trying to convince in their point of view or evoke certain emotions. Aggressive communicative act in this case is characterized by the fact that the participant in the conversation acts as an aggressor and expresses his thoughts, feelings, emotions with the help of speech aggression.
Verbal aggression is a way of expressing negative emotions through words. It should be noted that speech is a universal means of communication between people. Thus, verbal aggression is characterized by negative speech impact. Therefore, the destructive (destructive) behavior of a person, in which he expresses his attitude to the situation with the help of shouting, insults, abuse or threats, is referred to as verbal aggression.
Verbal aggression is considered antisocial behavior, because it can cause mental disorders and deviations. Often, vivid manifestations of verbal aggression border on physical violence. The reasons for aggressive speech behavior are dissatisfaction, disagreement or contradictory attitude of a person to the current situation.
In general, the goal of the aggressor is to attract attention, subjugate his will, increase the aggressor's self-esteem by belittling the dignity of the opponent's personality. It should be noted that latent manifestations of verbal aggression, for example, evil jokes, indirect condemnation or accusations, are referred to as weak manifestations of aggression.
Human behavior can be conscious and unconscious, thus, verbal aggression can also be used by the aggressor both purposefully and unintentionally. Verbal aggression (crying, hysteria) can be used as a means of manipulating the interlocutor's behavior. For example, the aggressor tries to evoke pity and sympathy in order to get what he wants.
Sphere of verbal aggression
People are faced with aggressive speech every day: in a store, work environment, transport, on the street. Verbal aggression and the manifestation of hostile emotions are found even in the family: criticism, reproaches, accusations. Parents should avoid verbal aggression because children learn this behavior.
Aggressive communication is common among adolescent children, in particular orphans and children from single-parent families. Such children are more prone to antisocial behavior as a result of psychological trauma. Separation from parents, lack of love and approval lead to a distorted perception of the world and self-awareness of the teenager.
It is known that the level of aggression in adolescents is in direct proportion to self-esteem. Striving for leadership and a sense of superiority over others are characterized by pronounced verbal aggression. Speech aggression can manifest itself as a means of defense in cases where a teenager feels insecure and feels hostility from others.
Speech aggression must be learned to control, and negative emotions must be transformed into positive ones. For example, it is recommended to direct inner tension and negative feelings into sports, creative and constructive activities. Psychologists recommend not to succumb to the provocations of the aggressor and not to respond with verbal aggression.
