Title: Adolescents’ Experiences of Aggression in Families: Multivariate Differential Analysis
Stream: Education, Sustainability & Society: Social Justice, Development & Political Movements
Presentation Type: Oral Presentation
Authors:
Cph Myburgh, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
Marie Poggenpoel, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
Dorothey Du Plessis, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
Abstract:
Background: High levels of aggression in South Africa has implications for the mental health of persons living in this society. Parents who are aggressive will most likely influence adolescents act aggressive. This probably impact negative on these adolescents’ and their families’ mental health. This paper is part of long-term encompassing research conducted both qualitatively and quantitatively. Aim and setting: We investigated the nature and extent of adolescents’ experiences of aggression and aggressive behaviour in families. The relationship between aggression (dependent variable) and various independent variables are investigated to make educational recommendations. Methods: An exploratory deductive approach was followed. It was hypothesized that independent variables such as self-concept, moral reasoning, communication, frustration tolerance and family relationships are related and will differently predict the dependent variable, aggression. Questionnaires were forwarded to 101 families of which of 95 adolescents, 95 mothers & 95 fathers completed the same questionnaire. Various consecutive factor analyses, Cronbach alpha calculations, correlations, multiple regression, MANOVA, ANOVA and Scheffè/Dunnett tests were conducted. Results: The findings indicated that aggression correlate negative with the independent variables. Significant correlations between adolescents and parents were identified. Different predictors for aggression were identified for adolescents, fathers, and mothers with regression analyses. Despite differences between adolescents and their parents (fathers & mothers), these differences were relatively small. Conclusion: The findings indicated implications for the mental health of families that cannot be ignored. Emphasis should be on the emotional stability of individuals as well as their ability to build and maintain healthy interpersonal relationships.
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