Aggression, Body Esteem and Self-Esteem among College Students: Exploring the Influence of Gender

Um E Kalsoom; Khaista Noureen

doi:10.37762/jgmds.8-2.162

Authors

Um E Kalsoom Assistant Professor, Shaheed Benazir Bhutto women university. Peshawar
Khaista Noureen Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University. Peshawar

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37762/jgmds.8-2.162

Keywords:

Gender Differences, Aggression, Body Esteem, Self-Esteem

Abstract

OBJECTIVES:

Finding out the role of gender in aggression, self-esteem, and body esteem was the purpose of this study.

METHODOLOGY:

A cross-sectional research design was used. Different universities in Peshawar were visited, and 300 students were selected as a sample (N=300), which consisted of both boys (N=150) and girls (N=150) from the age-group 17-22 years. Purposive sampling technique was used to collect the data, and the measuring tools used were Rosenberg Self-Esteem, Buss Perry Aggression Questionnaire, and Body-Esteem Questionnaire.

RESULTS:

Although the research didn’t prove any difference in gender roles regarding self-esteem, it was revealed that boys are more aggressive as compared to girls. Furthermore, a correlation between self-esteem, body-esteem, and aggression was reported.

CONCLUSION:

The study gave the conclusion that gender has a role in levels of aggression found in students; however, both boys and girls are equally affected regarding self-esteem and body-esteem.

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Author Biographies

Um E Kalsoom, Assistant Professor, Shaheed Benazir Bhutto women university. Peshawar

Consultant psychiatrist, Assistant Professor, Shaheed Benazir Bhutto women university. Peshawar

Khaista Noureen, Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University. Peshawar

Lecturer, Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University. Peshawar

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