The Role of Self-Control in Mediating the Relationship Between Emotional Maturity and Aggression Stimulus on Aggressive Behavior in Brimob Personnel Serving in Region X

Muhammad Fauzan Nofriansyah Putra; Dyan Evita Santi; Suryanto

doi:10.59890/ijist.v4i1.264

Authors

Muhammad Fauzan Nofriansyah Putra Universitas 17 Agustus 1945, Surabaya
Dyan Evita Santi Universitas 17 Agustus 1945, Surabaya
Suryanto Universitas 17 Agustus 1945, Surabaya

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.59890/ijist.v4i1.264

Keywords:

Emotional Maturity, Aggression Stimulus, Self-Control, Aggressive Behavior, Brimob, Police

Abstract

Aggressive behavior among police officers, particularly Mobile Brigade (Brimob) personnel, is a crucial issue because it directly relates to professionalism, the use of force, and public trust. This study aims to examine the role of self-control as a mediating variable in the relationship between emotional maturity and aggression stimulus on aggressive behavior among Brimob personnel serving in region X. The study employed a quantitative approach with an explanatory design. Data were collected from Brimob personnel using standardized instruments that measure emotional maturity, aggression stimulus, self-control, and aggressive behavior. Data analysis was conducted using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) to examine the direct and indirect effects between variables. The results showed that emotional maturity was negatively related to aggressive behavior, while aggression stimulus was positively related to aggressive behavior. These results confirm that self-control is an important psychological mechanism that can mitigate the impact of situational pressure and emotional maturity on aggressive tendencies. This study provides theoretical contributions to the development of the General Aggression Model as well as practical implications for the development of training programs for managing emotions and strengthening self-control for police personnel.

References

Abdullah, D. I. M. A., Hayati, S., & Gismin, S. S. (2021). Pengaruh Self-Control terhadap Aggressive Verbal pada Mahasiswa di Media Sosial. Jurnal Psikologi Karakter, 1(2), 68–75. https://doi.org/10.56326/jpk.v1i2.1228

Aborisade, R. A., & Gbahabo, D. D. (2021). Policing the lockdown: accounts of police officers’ aggression and extortion of frontline health workers in Nigeria. Policing and Society, 31(5), 565–582. https://doi.org/10.1080/10439463.2021.1903461

Allen, J. J., & Anderson, C. A. (2017). General Aggression Model. In The International Encyclopedia of Media Effects (pp. 1–15). Wiley. https://doi.org/10.1002/9781118783764.wbieme0078

Bandura, A. (1973). AGGRESSION: a social learning analysis.

Baron, R. A., & Richardson, D. R. (1994). Human Aggression (2nd ed.). Plenum Press.

Bar-On, R., Goleman, D., & Parker, J. D. A. (2000). Handbook of Emotional Intelligence: The Theory and Practice of Development, Evaluation, Education, and Application--At Home, School, and in the Workplace (1st ed.). Wiley & Sons.

Berkowitz, L. (1989). Frustration-Aggression Hypothesis: Examination and Reformulation. In Psychological Bulletin (Vol. 106, Issue 1).

Britton, E. M., Laurin, K., Grossmann, I., Dorfman, A., Oakes, H., & Scholer, A. A. (2023). The Dynamics of Self-Control Conflicts in Daily Life in Predicting Self-Control Success and Perceived Self-Regulatory Effectiveness. Collabra: Psychology, 9(1). https://doi.org/10.1525/collabra.88158

Buss, A. H., & Perry, M. (1992). PERSONALITY PROCESSES AND INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES The Aggression Questionnaire.

Carver, C. S., & Scheier, M. F. (1981). Attention and Self-Regulation: A Control Theory Approach to Human Behavior. Springer New York. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4612-5887-2

Cho, I. Y., Kim, J. S., & Kim, J. O. (2018). Factors Influencing Adolescents’ Self-control According to Family Structure. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 27(11), 3520–3530. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10826-018-1175-4

Craddock, T. B., & Telesco, G. (2022). Police Stress and Deleterious Outcomes: Efforts Towards Improving Police Mental Health. Journal of Police and Criminal Psychology, 37(1), 173–182. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11896-021-09488-1

Destiani, C., Lumba, A. F., Aksel Stefan Wenur, Michael Antonio Halim, Michael Enron Effendi, & Mutiara Dewi, R. A. R. (2023). ETIKA PROFESI POLISI REPUBLIK INDONESIA SEBAGAI PERANGKAT PENEGAK HUKUM DAN PELAYANAN PUBLIK. Jurnal Pengabdian West Science, 2(6), 427–441. https://doi.org/10.58812/jpws.v2i6.412

Dewall, C. N., Anderson, C. A., & Bushman, B. J. (2013). Aggression.

Galanis, P., Fragkou, D., & Katsoulas, T. A. (2021). Risk factors for stress among police officers: A systematic literature review. Work, 68(4), 1255–1272. https://doi.org/10.3233/WOR-213455

Gibbons, C. (2024). Stress, Coping, burnout and mental health in the Irish Police Force. Journal of Police and Criminal Psychology, 39(2), 348–357. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11896-023-09638-7

Limone, P., & Toto, G. A. (2021). Psychological and Emotional Effects of Digital Technology on Children in COVID-19 Pandemic. Brain Sciences, 11(9). https://doi.org/10.3390/brainsci11091126

Mischel, W. (2014). The Marshmallow Test: Mastering Self-Control (2nd ed.). Little Brown & Company.

Nilsen, F. A., Bang, H., & Røysamb, E. (2024). Personality traits and self-control: The moderating role of neuroticism. PLOS ONE, 19(8), e0307871. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0307871

Putri, N. T., & Pertiwi, R. E. (2024). Emotional Maturity and Marital Readiness among Marriage Dispensation Applicants. Psychological Research and Intervention, 7(1), 45–51. https://doi.org/10.21831/pri.v7i1.76857

Riandy, M. D., & Ernawati, S. (2024). Gambaran Pemicu Stress Kerja pada Anggota Polisi Satresnarkoba di Polresta Surakarta. Concept: Journal of Social Humanities and Education, 3(3), 76–88. https://doi.org/10.55606/concept.v3i2.1382

Rogers, C., Jordaan, J., & Esterhuyse, K. (2024). Coping, aggression, perceived social support and demographic variables as predictors of prison adjustment among male incarcerated offenders. Criminology & Criminal Justice, 24(2), 339–361. https://doi.org/10.1177/17488958221106610

Sarwono, B. (2019). Menelisik Dorongan Agresi Para Pelajar Pelaku Klithih di Yogyakarta. Solution: Journal of Counselling and Personal Development, 1(1), 58–70.

Schnell, T., & Krampe, H. (2020). Meaning in Life and Self-Control Buffer Stress in Times of COVID-19: Moderating and Mediating Effects With Regard to Mental Distress. Frontiers in Psychiatry, 11. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2020.582352

Shafiuddin, Dr. M. (2022). How Emotional Maturity Plays an Important Role in the Effectiveness of Teacher. Scholars Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, 10(7), 318–319. https://doi.org/10.36347/sjahss.2022.v10i07.001

Tangney, J. P., Baumeister, R. F., & Boone, A. L. (2004). High Self‐Control Predicts Good Adjustment, Less Pathology, Better Grades, and Interpersonal Success. Journal of Personality, 72(2), 271–324. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.0022-3506.2004.00263.x

Taylor, S. E. (2012). Social Support: A Review (1st ed.). Oxford University Press.