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Aggressive Behavior

Aggressive Behavior publishes English-language manuscripts on animal behavior, anthropology, ethology, psychiatry, psychobiology, psychology, and sociology related to overt or implied conflict behavior. The journal mainly publishes empirical studies and also considers review articles, especially meta-analyses, as well as limited commentary and invited editorials.

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Subject Behavioral Sciences
Impact Factor 2.3
Quartile Q2
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 0096-140X
eISSN 1098-2337
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Hybrid Open Access is available for a fee; APC amount not specified.

Submission Instructions

Aggressive Behavior accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Research Articles

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is required. Abstract must be 250 words or fewer. Abstract must be unstructured. Abstract must succinctly state the objectives, experimental design, principal observations, and conclusions.
Manuscript Manuscript must be limited to 7,500 words including the title page, abstract, text, references, tables, and figures. Manuscript must include Abstract, Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, and Discussion sections. Manuscript must include up to seven keywords.
References References must follow APA 6th edition style. In-text citations must use the author-date method and the reference list must be arranged alphabetically by author surname with DOIs included where available.
Figures & Tables Tables and figures must be uploaded in separate files from the main manuscript text. Figures and tables must have legends.
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Review Articles

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must state the objectives, experimental design, principal observations, and conclusions.
Manuscript Review Articles are limited to 7,500 words. Manuscript must be organized as Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion including limitations and implications. Manuscript must include up to seven keywords.
References References must follow APA 6th edition style using author-date in-text citations. Reference list must be arranged alphabetically by author name and include DOIs where available.
Figures & Tables Figures must be uploaded separately from the text and tables, and supporting information must be submitted in separate files. Figures and tables must have legends.
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Brief Report

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract should be unstructured. Abstract must state the objectives, experimental design, principal observations, and conclusions.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 5,000 words. Main text should be organized as Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion, although Brief Reports may combine Results and Discussion into one section. Manuscript must include up to seven keywords, and Brief Reports should use Supplemental Materials for additional details on materials, methods, and results.
References References must follow APA 6th edition style. In-text citations must use the author-date method, and the reference list must be arranged alphabetically with DOIs included where available.
Figures & Tables Figures must be uploaded in separate files from the manuscript text and tables. Figures and tables must include concise, self-contained legends that make them understandable without reference to the text.
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Commentary

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 150 words. Abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 1,500 words excluding the 150-word abstract, references, figures, and tables. Commentary must be written as continuous text with no subheadings. Manuscript must include up to seven keywords.
References References must follow APA 6th edition style. In-text citations must use the author-date method and the reference list must be alphabetized by author surname with DOIs included where available.
Figures & Tables Figures and tables may be included in the editable manuscript file or uploaded as separate files, but figures must be uploaded separately from the text and tables. Figures and tables must have legends.
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Editorials

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract must not exceed 250 words.
Manuscript Manuscript main text should be ordered as Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion including limitations and implications. Manuscript must include up to seven keywords.
References References must follow APA 6th edition style using author-date in-text citations. Reference list must be arranged alphabetically by author surname and include DOIs where available.
Figures & Tables Tables and figures must be uploaded in separate files from the manuscript main text. Figures and tables must include concise, self-contained legends.
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Recent Publications

Perceived Relative Deprivation and Aggression Among Adolescents: Half‐Longitudinal Mediating Role of Inhibitory and Initiatory Self‐Control

Huiling Zhou, Yuan Liu, Xu Li, Qiong Ge, Huaibin Jiang, Jiamei Lu

10.1002/ab.70085
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Hurt Others or Hurt Self? Reciprocal Relations Among Neuroticism and Bullying Perpetration/Non‐Suicidal Self‐Injury Over Time

Xinru Tang, Ruibo Xie, Jiaying Cheng, Jingning Liu, Weijian Li, Wan Ding

10.1002/ab.70082
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The Correlates of Self‐Reported Abusive Violence Among Post‐9/11 U.S. Military Veterans

Michael L. Crowe, Courtland S. Hyatt, Brett T. Litz, Terence M. Keane, Brian P. Marx

10.1002/ab.70084
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Disentangling Between‐ and Within‐Person Effects of Nonphysical Aggression and Nonphysical Victimization Over Time in Adolescence

Ju‐Chu Hsu, Wen‐Chi Wu, Ji‐Kang Chen

10.1002/ab.70080
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Perceptions of School Safety and Teachers' Responses in the Context of Appearance‐Based Bullying: A Short‐Term Longitudinal Study

Laura Rodríguez‐Pérez, Noelia Muñoz‐Fernández, Maria Rosaria Nappa

10.1002/ab.70083
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Revise and resubmit manuscripts are normally expected within three months from the decision letter. Proofs should be returned within 48 hours from receipt. Articles are published on a continuous publication basis once production is complete.

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Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter is implied for longer-than-standard research papers because the reason should be noted in the accompanying letter.

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What are the publication costs?

Hybrid Open Access is available for a fee; APC amount not specified.

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Research Topics

Bullying, Victimization, and Aggression Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development Neuroendocrine regulation and behavior Intimate Partner and Family Violence Social and Intergroup Psychology Animal Behavior and Reproduction Crime Patterns and Interventions Psychopathy, Forensic Psychiatry, Sexual Offending Child Development and Digital Technology Stress Responses and Cortisol Child Abuse and Trauma Evolutionary Psychology and Human Behavior Sexual Assault and Victimization Studies Primate Behavior and Ecology Behavioral and Psychological Studies Marriage and Sexual Relationships Neurotransmitter Receptor Influence on Behavior Psychology of Moral and Emotional Judgment Stalking, Cyberstalking, and Harassment Behavioral Health and Interventions Animal Ecology and Behavior Studies Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies Media Influence and Health Attachment and Relationship Dynamics Impact of Technology on Adolescents

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