Effects of Aggression on Psychological Adjustment of College Students in District Faisalabad

Abstract

Major objective of the current study was to find out the relationship
between aggression and psychological adjustment among college
students in district Faisalabad. Ten colleges (male=5 and female=5) were
randomly selected from the population as sample. One thousand students
(male=500 and female=500) were approached conveniently. Data were
collected using two instruments: Adults Psychological Adjustment
Survey (APAS) and Aggressive Behavior Scale (ABS). Descriptive
statistics and pearson r were used to analyze the data. Findings indicated
above average level of aggression and below average level of
psychological adjustment among college students and a significantly
positive relationship between aggression and psychological adjustment.
As the level of aggression increases, it weakens the psychological
adjustment. All the sub factors of aggression are significantly correlated
with sub factors of psychological adjustment. It is recommended that
during admission process, students’ aggression and psychological
adjustment must be considered in addition to academic qualification.