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Challenges in the assessment of aggression in high-risk youth: Testing the fit of the Form-Function Aggression Measure

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2010
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Author: Lee, Z.
Author: Penney, S.
Author: Odgers, C.
Abstract
Recent efforts have focused on disentangling the forms (e.g., overt and relational) and functions (e.g., instrumental and reactive) of aggression. The Form-Function Aggression Measure (FFAM; Little, Jones, Henrich, & Hawley, 2003) shows promise in this regard; however, it is a new measure and its psychometric properties across different populations are unknown. The current study tested the underlying structure of the FFAM using confirmatory factor analysis in male and female high-risk adolescents (n= 381). Results indicated that none of the models tested demonstrated an acceptable fit in either males or females. However, a 6-factor model comprised of pure-overt, reactive-overt, instrumental-overt, pure-relational, reactive-relational, and instrumental-relational subtypes provided an improved fit relative to other models in both males and females. A multi-form, multi-function model equivalent to the model proposed by Little and colleagues (2003) also evidenced a relatively improved fit, highlighting the utility of disentangling form from function when examining aggression. Implications and challenges for assessing the forms and functions of aggression among high-risk adolescents are discussed.
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Lee, Z., Penney, S. R., Odgers, C. L., & Moretti, M. M. (2010). Challenges in the assessment of aggression in high-risk youth: Testing the fit of the Form-Function Aggression Measure. The International Journal Of Forensic Mental Health, 9(3), 259-270. doi:10.1080/14999013.2010.525731 "This is an Accepted Manuscript of an article published by Taylor & Francis in The International Journal Of Forensic Mental Health on November 19th 2010 available online: http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1080/14999013.2010.525731
Publication title
The International Journal Of Forensic Mental Health
Document title
Challenges in the assessment of aggression in high-risk youth: Testing the fit of the Form-Function Aggression Measure
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Date
2010
Volume
9
Issue
3
First page
259
Last page
270
Publisher DOI
10.1080/14999013.2010.525731
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Yes
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English
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