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title: Self-Regulation as a Mediator Between CU Traits and Aggression
description: Explore how self-regulation mediates the relationship between callous-unemotional traits and aggression in adolescents, based on recent research findings.
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# [Self-Regulation as a Mediator Between CU Traits and Aggression](https://paloaltou.edu/resources/translating-research-into-practice-blog/self-regulation-as-a-mediator-between-cu-traits-and-aggression)

 Written by [Christina Desage](https://paloaltou.edu/resources/translating-research-into-practice-blog/author/christina-desage) | Dec 8, 2025 4:00:01 PM

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