The moderating role of emotion regulation on the relationship between sensitivity to punishment and aggressive behaviour

Introduction The role of sensitivity to punishment on aggression is controversial, both positive and negative relationships have been observed in previous literature. Objectives aim this research was clarify the different types provide a better understanding influence emotional regulation relationship. Methods Two hundred twenty-nine participants took part study (130 women; average age = 21.52 years). All them were assessed for levels verbal aggression, physical anger, hostility (by Buss-Perry Aggression Questionnaire), SPSRQ–20), ability MSCEIT). Results A higher reactivity had direct effect aggression. However, also showed indirect through an increase anger hostility. In addition, regulating emotions moderated effects Conclusions Our results suggest that can act as protective factor risk This relationship depended type studied abilities. These findings help inform design programs aimed at reducing aggressive behaviour. work funded by Junta de Andalucía (projects: EMERGIA20_00056 UMA18-FEDERJA-137) Alberto Megías Robles. Disclosure No significant relationships.