Rejection sensitivity and male violence in romantic relationships

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The costly pursuit of self-esteem. (2004, background): “…fear rejection from them) create exactly what they do not want—in a self-fulfilling prophecy, their fears of rejection and attempts to seek reassurance result in rejection (Downey et al., 1998; Joiner, 1994; Joiner et al., 1992; Joiner, Metalsky et al., 1999; Murray, Holmes, & Griffin, 2000).”
Interpersonal Rejection as a Determinant of Anger and Aggression (2006, background): “Compared to low rejection-sensitive women, high rejection-sensitive women demonstrated more negative behaviors during a confiict, including a hostile or negative tone of voice, demeaning or mocking one's partner, and gestures of disgust or disapproval (Downey et al., 1998). Ayduk, Downey, Testa, and”
Ostracism. (2007, unknown): “That is, individuals will think or do things that ought to help them be more acceptable broad sense, including not only being helpful, but also including behaviors that should strengthen interpersonal bonds.”