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Differences in anger, aggression, bullying among adolescents in different self-esteem groups
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The purpose of the study was to compare anger, aggression, bullying among adolescents in three self-esteem groups. Rosenberg Self-esteem scale and Buss & Perry Aggression questionnaire were used for the study. Bullying was measured with questions: How often have you been bullied by other students? How often have you bullied someone? 575 adolescents participated in the study. Results showed that the scores of physical aggression, anger, hostility, bullying victims were significantly higher in lowest self-esteem group compared with middle and high self-esteem groups among girls. It was found that the scores of anger were significantly higher in lowest self-esteem group compared with middle and high self-esteem groups among boys. The scores of hostility were significantly higher in lowest self-esteem group compared with middle and highest self-esteem groups among boys. Also the hostility was significantly higher in middle self-esteem group compared with the highest self-esteem group among boys. The scores of bullying victims were significantly higher in lowest self-esteem group compared with highest self-esteem groups among boys. The results indicated that the issue of adolescent anger related problem such hostility, bullying victims, self-esteem must be underlined in educational and counseling programs.
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Differences in anger, aggression, bullying among adolescents in different self-esteem groups. (2016). Global Journal of Guidance and Counseling in Schools: Current Perspectives, 6(3), 61–67. https://doi.org/10.18844/gjgc.v6i3.1442
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Bushman, B. J., Baumeister, R. F., Thomaes, S., Ryu, E., Begeer, S., & West, S. G. (2009). Looking again, and harder, for a link between low self-esteem and aggression. Journal of personality, 77(2), 427-446.
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Fares, N. E., Ramirez, J. M., Cabrera, J. M., Lozano, F., & Salas, F. (2011). Justification of physical and verbal aggression in uruguayan children, and adolescents. The Open Psychology Journal, 4(Suppl), 45-54.
Garofalo, C., Holden, C. J., Zeigler-Hill, V., & Velotti, P. (2016). Understanding the connection between selfâ€esteem and aggression: The mediating role of emotion dysregulation. Aggressive behavior, 42(1), 3-15.
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Koruklu, N. (2015). Personality and Social Problem-Solving: The Mediating Role of Self-Esteem. Educational Sciences: Theory & Practice, 2, 481-487.
Krisstensson, P.; Ohlund L. S. (2005). Swedish upper secondary school pupils‘ sense of coherence, coping resources and aggressiveness in relation to educational track and performance. Scandinavian Journal of caring sciences. 19: 77−84.
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Morsünbül, Ü. (2015). The Effect of Identity Development, Self-Esteem, Low Self-Control and Gender on Aggression in Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood.Journal of Educational Research, 61, 99-116.
Nichols, T. R., Mahadeo, M., Bryant, K., & Botvin, G. J. (2008). Examining anger as a predictor of drug use among multiethnic middle school students.Journal of School Health, 78(9), 480-486.
Normantaite, D., & Perminas, A. (2013). Changes in Aggression of 13-17 year-old Adolescents after Intervention Based on Cognitive-behavioural Therapy.Social Sciences, 79(1), 46-55.
Rentzsch, K., Schröder-Abé, M., & Schütz, A. (2015). Envy mediates the relation between low academic self-esteem and hostile tendencies. Journal of Research in Personality, 58, 143-153.
Sarkova, M., Bacikova-Sleskova, M., Madarasova Geckova, A., Katreniakova, Z., van den Heuvel, W., & van Dijk, J. P. (2014). Adolescents’ psychological well-being and self-esteem in the context of relationships at school.Educational Research, 56(4), 367-378.
Seixas, S., Coelho, J., & Nicholas-Fischer, G. (2013). Bullies, victims and bully-victims: Impact on health profile. Educação, Sociedade & Culturas, 38, 53p-75p.
Taylor, L. D., Davis-Kean, P., & Malanchuk, O. (2007). Self-esteem, academic self-concept, and aggression at school. Aggressive Behavior, 33(2), 130-136.
Tilindienė, I. (2006). Paauglių iš pilnų ir nepilnų šeimų savęs vertinimas ir santykis su aplinka. Pedagogika, 83, 148–153.
Tanrikulu, I., & Campbell, M. (2015). Correlates of traditional bullying and cyberbullying perpetration among Australian students. Children and youth services review, 55, 138-146.
Turner, K. A., & White, B. A. (2015). Contingent on contingencies: Connections between anger rumination, self-esteem, and aggression. Personality and Individual Differences, 82, 199-202.
Walker, J., & Knauer, V. (2011). Humiliation, self-esteem and violence. Journal of Forensic Psychiatry & Psychology, 22(5), 724-741.
Yavuzer, Y., Karatas, Z., Civilidag, A., & Gundogdu, R. (2014). The Role of Peer Pressure, Automatic Thoughts and Self-Esteem on Adolescents’ Aggression. Eurasian Journal Of Educational Research, 61.