Aggression and its Interpretation

Originally published in 1954, this was a new study of aggressive behaviour and phantasies in children of school age, combining the scientific-experimental with the clinical approach. The writer re-defines the concept of aggression.

Foreword. Preface. Part I: Aggression and its Interpretation 1. The Origins of Aggression 2. The Need for Further Research 3. Aggression and Delinquency Part II: Projection Studies of Aggression in Children 1. Aggression and Family Relationships 2. A Comparative Study of Three Groups Part III: Clinical Studies of Aggression in Children 1. Negative Aggression in Neurotic Children 2. Negative Aggression in Delinquent Children 3. Negative Self-Assertion in Normal Children Part IV: Interpretation and Theory 1. The Role of Mother-Child Relationship in Directing Aggression 2. Conclusions. Appendix - Group Test of Family Attitudes: Data. References. Index.