Why Are Some People Passive Aggressive?

Have you ever met someone who was so passive-aggressive, that you couldn’t call them out? They seemingly said nothing wrong, but the tone they used implied something else… Passive-aggressive people just have a sneaky way of using aggression, so they aren’t flat-out caught with ill intentions. Passive-aggressive behavior is characterized by indirect resistance to the demands of others, and avoidance of direct confrontation - often by pouting, procrastination, or misplacing important materials. So, why do people use this type of behavior?

Disclaimer: If you can relate to any of these signs, please do not take this feedback as an attack on your character. This video was meant to be a self-improvement guide for those of you who have been feeling a little stuck.

We also made a video on the signs of passive-aggressive communication: https://youtu.be/eeQwC2dQA8M

Writer: Michal Mitchell
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References:
American Psychological Association. APA Dictionary of Psychology. American Psychological Association. https://dictionary.apa.org/passive-aggressive-personality-disorder.
Whitson, S. (2014, March 16). 7 Reasons Why People Use Passive Aggressive Behavior. Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/passive-aggressive-diaries/201403/7-reasons-why-people-use-passive-aggressive-behavior.
Legg, T. Passive Aggressive Personality. Healthline. https://www.healthline.com/health/passive-aggressive-personality-disorder#treatment.
MediLexicon International. Passive-aggressive personality disorder: Definition, causes, treatment. Medical News Today. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/passive-aggressive-personality-disorder#causes.

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