The Relationship between Family Function and Aggression in Peer Relationships among Adolescents
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Family function; aggression; peer relationship; adolescent.Abstract
This research studied the influence of family function on adolescents’ aggression in peer relationships, including romantic relationships and friendships. 62 participants from different high schools in Beijing fulfilled the Family Assessment Device (FAD) Family Functioning Scale and the Chinese Version of the Buss-Warren Attack Questionnaire (BWAQ). Results showed that in peer relationships, total family function, affective involvement, and general function have weak positive correlations with adolescent aggression; In friendship, affective involvement, and general function have weak positive correlations with adolescent aggression. This study helps identify potential risk factors for aggression in peer relationships, informs the design of effective prevention and intervention strategies, and can contribute to broader research on the impact on adolescent development and well-being.
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