Author: Jaweriya Nazeer
Supervisor: Iram Fatima, PhD
Degree: BS
Year: 2012-2016
University: Institute of Applied Psychology, Punjab University, Lahore, Pakistan
Abstract
The present study aimed to investigate the relationship between parental differential treatment and aggression among adolescences. Correlation research design was used. It was hypothesized that there would be positive relationship between negative parental differential treatment aspects (negative affective quality and negative control) and aggression and there would be negative relationship between positive parental differential treatment aspects (positive affective quality, support and fostering independence) and aggression. The sample comprised of 150 school students (N = 150) including 75 females and 75 males of 9th and 10th classes. The Parental Differential Treatment Questionnaires (PDT-Q; Young, 2011) and Buss & Perry Aggression Scale (BPAQ; Buss & Perry, 1982) was used to assess parental differential treatment and aggression. Results indicated that there was a positive relationship between negative parental differential treatment aspects (negative affective quality and negative control) and aggression. The result also shows that positive relationship between positive parental differential treatment aspects (fostering independence) and aggression. The study highlights the importance of parent-child relationships during sensitive and critical stage of adolescent development.
Keywords: Parental Differential Treatment, Negative Affective Quality,Fostering independence.
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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
