Anger and Aggression as correlates of Depression in South African Adolescents. (Paperback)

Master's Thesis from the year 2013 in the subject Psychology - Developmental Psychology, Atlantic International University, course: Master of Psychology, language: English, abstract: The primary objective for this study was to conduct an empirical investigation to gather information in the form of data from adolescent males and females in the Pretoria region of South Africa. Information was gathered with respects to their level of physical aggression, verbal aggression, anger, hostility and depression. The information was used to identify whether correlations exist between the three variables anger, aggression and depression for South African adolescents. A literature study was conducted and the following hypotheses were developed for this study: I.Males are more likely to engage in physical aggression than females. II.Males and females are equally likely to engage in verbal aggression. III.Males are more likely to experience feelings of anger towards others. IV.Females are more likely to experience feelings of hostility towards others. V.Males and females are equally likely to report feelings of depression. VI.Rates of physical aggression are higher in younger adolescent males than older adolescent males. VII.The expressions of verbal aggression in females are constant throughout adolescence. VIII.There is a significant positive correlation between feelings of anger and expressions of aggression. IX.There is a significant positive correlation between feelings of anger and feelings of depression. X.There is a significant negative correlation between physical aggression and feelings of depression. The quantitative data gathered came from the completion of a structured questionnaire comprising four distinct sections: demographic information, the Buss-Perry Aggression Questionnaire (BPAQ), the Anger Questionnaire (AQ) and the Choate Depression Inventory for Children (CDIC). The questionnaire was administered to Grade 7-12 pupils (aged 12-19 years old) in an i

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Imprint:	Grin Verlag
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	September 2013
First published:	September 2013
Authors:	Gary Elliott
Dimensions:	210 x 148 x 7mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	120
ISBN-13:	978-3-656-50135-0
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Psychology > Child & developmental psychology Books > Social sciences > Psychology > Psychological methodology > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social groups & communities > Age groups > Children
LSN:	3-656-50135-1
Barcode:	9783656501350

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