Exploring the Relationship between Peer Rejection and Adolescent Aggression

Pages: 212-215
Indu and Anjali Malik (Department of Psychology, M.D.U, Rohtak, Haryana)

Aggression in adolescents is a pressing problem and a matter of great concern. Of the many reasons that exacerbate aggressive behavior in adolescents, peer rejection seems to be an important variable. The current research paper attempts to explore the relationship between peer rejection and aggression in adolescents. For the purpose of the study, a sample of 140 private school (CBSE affiliated) students between the age group of 13 to 18 years old were selected based on availability. Aggression questionnaire by Buss & Perry (1992) and Social Peer Rejection Measure (2013) by Lev-Wiesel, Sarid, Sternberg were administered on the subjects. Data was analyzed by using Pearson’s correlation method. The results revealed a significantly positive correlation between peer rejection and adolescent aggression. Results have been discussed at length in the paper.