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{{Infobox medical condition | |||
| name = Hostility | |||
| image = [[File:Anger_during_a_protest_by_David_Shankbone.jpg|250px]] | |||
| caption = A person displaying signs of hostility during a protest | |||
| field = [[Psychiatry]] | |||
| symptoms = [[Aggression]], [[irritability]], [[anger]], [[resentment]] | |||
| complications = [[Interpersonal conflict]], [[stress]], [[cardiovascular disease]] | |||
| onset = Varies; can be situational or chronic | |||
| duration = Can be acute or chronic | |||
| causes = [[Psychological stress]], [[mental disorders]], [[substance abuse]], [[environmental factors]] | |||
| risks = [[Hypertension]], [[heart disease]], [[relationship problems]] | |||
| diagnosis = [[Clinical assessment]], [[psychological evaluation]] | |||
| differential = [[Bipolar disorder]], [[borderline personality disorder]], [[intermittent explosive disorder]] | |||
| prevention = [[Stress management]], [[therapy]], [[meditation]] | |||
| treatment = [[Cognitive behavioral therapy]], [[medication]], [[anger management programs]] | |||
| prognosis = Varies; can improve with treatment | |||
| frequency = Common in various degrees across populations | |||
}} | |||
'''Hostility''' is a complex psychological state that combines feelings of anger, aggression, and negativity. It is often associated with [[interpersonal conflict]] and can lead to harmful behaviors and outcomes, such as [[violence]], [[abuse]], and [[discrimination]]. | '''Hostility''' is a complex psychological state that combines feelings of anger, aggression, and negativity. It is often associated with [[interpersonal conflict]] and can lead to harmful behaviors and outcomes, such as [[violence]], [[abuse]], and [[discrimination]]. | ||
==Definition== | ==Definition== | ||
Hostility is defined as a persistent state of intense anger and antagonism, often resulting in aggressive behavior and negative social interactions. It is a multidimensional construct that includes cognitive, affective, and behavioral components. The cognitive aspect involves negative beliefs and attitudes towards others, the affective aspect involves feelings of anger and resentment, and the behavioral aspect involves aggressive actions and expressions. | Hostility is defined as a persistent state of intense anger and antagonism, often resulting in aggressive behavior and negative social interactions. It is a multidimensional construct that includes cognitive, affective, and behavioral components. The cognitive aspect involves negative beliefs and attitudes towards others, the affective aspect involves feelings of anger and resentment, and the behavioral aspect involves aggressive actions and expressions. | ||
==Causes== | ==Causes== | ||
The causes of hostility are complex and multifaceted, involving a combination of genetic, environmental, and psychological factors. Some people may be genetically predisposed to hostility due to inherited traits such as impulsivity and emotional instability. Environmental factors such as childhood abuse, neglect, and trauma can also contribute to the development of hostility. Psychological factors such as low self-esteem, depression, and anxiety can further exacerbate feelings of hostility. | The causes of hostility are complex and multifaceted, involving a combination of genetic, environmental, and psychological factors. Some people may be genetically predisposed to hostility due to inherited traits such as impulsivity and emotional instability. Environmental factors such as childhood abuse, neglect, and trauma can also contribute to the development of hostility. Psychological factors such as low self-esteem, depression, and anxiety can further exacerbate feelings of hostility. | ||
==Effects== | ==Effects== | ||
Hostility can have serious negative effects on both the individual and society. At the individual level, hostility can lead to physical health problems such as heart disease and mental health problems such as depression and anxiety. It can also impair social relationships and lead to social isolation. At the societal level, hostility can contribute to violence, crime, and social unrest. | Hostility can have serious negative effects on both the individual and society. At the individual level, hostility can lead to physical health problems such as heart disease and mental health problems such as depression and anxiety. It can also impair social relationships and lead to social isolation. At the societal level, hostility can contribute to violence, crime, and social unrest. | ||
==Treatment== | ==Treatment== | ||
Treatment for hostility often involves psychological therapy, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), which aims to change negative thought patterns and behaviors. Medication may also be used in some cases, particularly if the hostility is associated with a mental health disorder such as depression or anxiety. | Treatment for hostility often involves psychological therapy, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), which aims to change negative thought patterns and behaviors. Medication may also be used in some cases, particularly if the hostility is associated with a mental health disorder such as depression or anxiety. | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
* [[Anger]] | * [[Anger]] | ||
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* [[Abuse]] | * [[Abuse]] | ||
* [[Discrimination]] | * [[Discrimination]] | ||
[[Category:Psychology]] | [[Category:Psychology]] | ||
[[Category:Mental health]] | [[Category:Mental health]] | ||
[[Category:Emotions]] | [[Category:Emotions]] | ||
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| Hostility | |
|---|---|
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| Synonyms | N/A |
| Pronounce | N/A |
| Specialty | N/A |
| Symptoms | Aggression, irritability, anger, resentment |
| Complications | Interpersonal conflict, stress, cardiovascular disease |
| Onset | Varies; can be situational or chronic |
| Duration | Can be acute or chronic |
| Types | N/A |
| Causes | Psychological stress, mental disorders, substance abuse, environmental factors |
| Risks | Hypertension, heart disease, relationship problems |
| Diagnosis | Clinical assessment, psychological evaluation |
| Differential diagnosis | Bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, intermittent explosive disorder |
| Prevention | Stress management, therapy, meditation |
| Treatment | Cognitive behavioral therapy, medication, anger management programs |
| Medication | N/A |
| Prognosis | Varies; can improve with treatment |
| Frequency | Common in various degrees across populations |
| Deaths | N/A |
Hostility is a complex psychological state that combines feelings of anger, aggression, and negativity. It is often associated with interpersonal conflict and can lead to harmful behaviors and outcomes, such as violence, abuse, and discrimination.
Definition[edit]
Hostility is defined as a persistent state of intense anger and antagonism, often resulting in aggressive behavior and negative social interactions. It is a multidimensional construct that includes cognitive, affective, and behavioral components. The cognitive aspect involves negative beliefs and attitudes towards others, the affective aspect involves feelings of anger and resentment, and the behavioral aspect involves aggressive actions and expressions.
Causes[edit]
The causes of hostility are complex and multifaceted, involving a combination of genetic, environmental, and psychological factors. Some people may be genetically predisposed to hostility due to inherited traits such as impulsivity and emotional instability. Environmental factors such as childhood abuse, neglect, and trauma can also contribute to the development of hostility. Psychological factors such as low self-esteem, depression, and anxiety can further exacerbate feelings of hostility.
Effects[edit]
Hostility can have serious negative effects on both the individual and society. At the individual level, hostility can lead to physical health problems such as heart disease and mental health problems such as depression and anxiety. It can also impair social relationships and lead to social isolation. At the societal level, hostility can contribute to violence, crime, and social unrest.
Treatment[edit]
Treatment for hostility often involves psychological therapy, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), which aims to change negative thought patterns and behaviors. Medication may also be used in some cases, particularly if the hostility is associated with a mental health disorder such as depression or anxiety.
