The Rising Prevalence of Intermittent Explosive Disorder in Young Adults: A Study Based on Albert Bandura’s Social Theory

Repeated failure to resist or control sudden bouts of aggressiveness or violent impulses resulting in major outbursts, which may lead to disastrous consequences involving daily life or property is termed as Intermittent Explosive Disorder. These violent episodes may be independent and any other mental or physical ailment may not be held accountable for these. Since young adults are going through a crucial period of their life, they easily fall vulnerable to these disproportionate outrage and resentment. There are many studies involving the physiological and psychological aspect of IED, the social aspects are also needed to be studied in this modern times. Bandura’s Social Learning Theory states that this disproportionate impulsive behaviour is acquired through observation, imitation, reinforcement, and reciprocal interactions between personal factors and the environment surrounding us.