Abstract
The present study aims to ascertain the relationship between anger and selfesteem of school boys and girls. It was hypothesized that there is likely to be a
relationship between anger and self-esteem. It was also hypothesized that boys
and girls will likely to differ with respect to anger and self-esteem. A sample of
200 school boys (n=100) and girls (n=100) within the age range of 13-19 years
(M=15 and SD=.90) were recruited from private English medium schools in
Lahore. Convenient sampling technique was used to select sample.
Demographic Questionnaire, State Trait Anger Expression Inventory (STAXI;
Speilberger, 1997) and Offer Self Image Questionnaire for AdolescentsRevised (OSIQ-R; Offer et al., 1992) were administered to assess anger and selfesteem respectively. Pearson Product Moment Correlation revealed that
subscales of anger had significant positive relationship with self-esteem i.e.
morals, family relations, mastery, vocational and educational goals, superior
adjustment and Idealism. Moreover, state anger, anger-in, anger-out and trait
anger reaction had negative relationship with body image. Likewise state anger,
trait anger and anger-in have negative relationship with social relations subscale
of self-esteem. Furthermore, trait anger, trait anger temperament and anger-out
had negative relationship with sexual attitude. t-test revealed that girls
expressed more concern over body image and sexual attitude while boys had
high scores in morals and family relationships. While no gender differences
were found with respect to different domains of anger. This study will enhance
awareness regarding devising counseling programs for anger management and
self-esteem enhancement of school students
Sahar Chugtai , Aasma Yousaf. (2013) Gender Differences in Anger and Self-esteem in School Children, Pakistan Journal of Professional Psychology Research and Practice, Volume 4, Volume 4.
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