Aggression in Sport

Aggression is “any form of behaviour directed toward the goal of harming or injuring another living being who motivated to avoid such treatment.” (Baron and Richardson, 1994). It has to be a behaviour, either physical or verbal. It involves psychological or physical harm or injury. It is directed toward a living organism, and it involves intent. There are four main theories of aggression. The instinct theory, the frustration-aggression hypothesis, the revised frustration-aggression hypothesis, and the social learning theory.

The Instinct theory of aggression is based on works by Sigmund Freud and Konard Lorenz. According to Freud, aggression is an inborn drive similar to sex or hunger. It is a natural, innate characteristic which has developed through evolution and is a major part of our existence. Aggression can be expressed by directly attacking another living being or being released through catharsis. Catharsis is when aggression is released through socially acceptable means....