Whether high or low self-esteem is associated with increased aggression remains a topic of
debate. The majority has argued that aggression is linked to low self-esteem, though this
stance has been disputed by others. The present study aimed to explore the relationship
between aggression and self-esteem by meta-analysis to provide conclusive evidence on
this debate. Fifty-two studies were included, with a total of 82,358 Chinese student
participants. The results suggested a medium negative correlation between aggression and …