Author: Maryam Zulfiqar
Supervisor: Dr. Shamaila Asad
Degree: MSc
Year: 2011-2013
University: Institute of Applied Psychology, Punjab University, Lahore, Pakistan
Abstract
This research aimed at examining the possible difference in expression of aggression and perceived stress in adolescents with nuclear and joint family system. It was hypothesized that there is likely to be a difference in expressions of aggression and perceived stress in adolescents with nuclear and joint family system. It was also hypothesized that there is likely to be a relationship between perceived stress and expression of aggression and there is likely to be a gender difference in perceived stress and expression of aggression. Sample of 100 adolescents which include both male (n = 50) and female (n = 50) was selected. Convenient sampling strategy was used. Aggression was measured by Aggression Scale developed by Mathur and Bhatnagar, (2004) and Perceived stress was assessed by Perceived Stress Scale developed by (Cohen et al, 1983). Reliability values of the scales are (PSS α = .60, AGG α = .70) Independent sample t-test was used to explore differences. The results revealed no significant difference in expression of aggression and perceived stress in adolescents with nuclear and joint family system (t– value of PSS is -.10 and AGG is .67). No significant relationship is found between expression of aggression and perceived stress (r = -.16). The results suggest no significant gender difference in perceived stress and expression of aggression t-value for Perceived Stress was 1.38 and t– value for Aggression was -3.0.
Keywords: Family System, Stress, Aggression.
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Corresponding Address: Department of Applied Psychology, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan. Email: chairperson@appsy.pu.edu.pk, Phone: 92-42-9231245
