What is passive-aggressive behavior?
People with passive-aggressive behaviors express their negative feelings subtly through actions rather than addressing them directly. This creates a divide between what they say and what they do.
For example, suppose someone proposes a plan at work. A person with passive-aggressive behavior may oppose the plan, but instead of expressing his opinion, he says he agrees with it. Although he is against it, he says nothing but does what he can to cause trouble.
Another example: A girl is studying with her boyfriend in the same room. She is upset with him, but instead of telling him, she puts on loud music to disturb him.
Passive-aggressive behavior may be a symptom of some mental disorders, but is not considered to be a specific state of mental health. This type of behavior can affect a person’s ability to establish and maintain healthy relationships and can cause problems at work. However, there are ways to manage passive-aggressive behavior so that it does not have a negative impact on one’s quality of life.
Signs of passive-aggressive behavior
There is usually a division between what a person with passive-aggressive behavior says and what he does. The behavior of these people often angers family members, friends and co-workers. However, the person may not be aware of his behavior.
The most common signs are:
- desire to criticize or oppose something
- performing tasks inefficiently
- hostile and cynical actions
- excessive stubbornness
- blaming others
- complaining that they are not appreciated
- dissatisfaction with the demands of OTHERS
Causes of passive-aggressive behavior
The exact cause of passive-aggressive behavior is not known. However, biological and environmental factors may contribute to the development of this behavior.
Studiuesit besojnë se njerëzit që shfaqin sjellje pasivo-agresive fillojnë të sillen kështu që në fëmijëri. Stili i prindërimit, dinamika e familjes dhe ndikimet e tjera të fëmijërisë mund të jenë faktorë kontribues. Abuzimi, neglizhimi dhe ndëshkimi i ashpër i fëmijëve gjithashtu mund të bëjnë që një person të zhvillojë sjellje të tilla.
Kushtet shëndetësore themelore mund të rezultojnë në sjellje që duken të ngjashme me sjelljen pasive-agresive, të tilla si:
- stresi
- çrregullime ankthi
- depresioni
- çrregullime të sjelljes
- çrregullimi bipolar
- skizofrenia
- varësia ndaj alkoolit dhe substancave narkotike
Identifikimi i sjelljes pasive-agresive
Passive-aggressive behavior is not a medical disorder, so a doctor cannot diagnose it. However, a trained mental health professional can help identify a behavior that needs treatment. They will ask questions about symptoms and behaviors, including when they started and the effects they have on someone’s life, work, and relationships.
Source: Healthline, WebM
