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This study examines the role of sex, gender role orientation, social representations of indirect aggression, and indicators of psychosocial adjustment in indirect aggression and victimization in an emerging adult sample. A total of 42 participants (19 men, 23 women) recruited are required to complete the questionnaires, along with 18 participants out of the total study sample also completing daily journals. No sex differences are found for either indirect aggression or victimization. Indirect victimization is found to be the most significant predictor of indirect aggression. When controlling for indirect aggression, mania is the most significant predictor of indirect victimization. An inductive thematic analysis of the journals is conducted. The results are interpreted in relation to previous research and theory. Limitations, implications, and directions for future research are discussed.

Cette étude a examiné l’association entre le genre, les perceptions des rôles sexuelles, et les représentations des comportements d’agression indirecte et les indicateurs d’adaptation psychosociale d’une agression indirecte en relation avec la victimisation chez un échantillon de jeunes adultes. Quarante-deux participants (19 hommes, 23 femmes) ont complété des questionnaires. De ce nombre, 18 ont décrit, sur une base quotidienne, les interactions sociales vécues. Cette étude ne montre aucune différence de genre quand il s’agit d’agression indirecte ou de victimisation. La victimisation indirecte est la meilleure indicatrice d’agression indirecte. Quand l’agression indirecte est contrôlée, la manie a une association significative avec la victimisation indirecte. Une analyse thématique des journaux personnels a été effectuée et interprétées relativement aux recherches et théories antérieures. Nous discutons les limites et les implications de notre étude pour les recherches futures.

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indirect aggression victimization gender role orientation social representation emerging adulthood

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