Controlled aggression is the product of intentionally channeling your frustration, negative emotions and thoughts and making them work for you rather than against you. Any fear, frustration or anxiety can be converted into controlled aggression.

What are the 3 types of aggression?

The three aggression types comprised reactive-expressive (i.e., verbal and physical aggression), reactive-inexpressive (e.g., hostility), and proactive-relational aggression (i.e., aggression that can break human relationships, for instance, by circulating malicious rumours).

How can we control aggression in sports?

Self-control has an important role in the regulation of aggression in sport. Individuals with low self-control tend to show more aggressive behaviors. Self-control seems to aid the regulation of ruminative thinking patterns in athletes. Self-control skills training may be a key for decreasing aggression in sport.