Abstract: Several changes occur throughout the transition to maturity, including changes in behaviour, emotions, and cognitions. Growing maturity occurs hand in hand with other demands during the transition from adolescent to adulthood, such as taking care of oneself and others, making independent decisions, and becoming self-sufficient. Prosocial behaviour can be one of the factors to reduce aggressive actions. Both being the components of social psychology, this study aims at finding a correlation between the two in college going students. A total 102 students (Nmales=28, Nfemales=72) participated for the study from India. Prosocialness scale by Caprara et. al. 2005(Mfemales =64.63, SD=9.03), (Mmales =59.66, SD=9.36), (t=2.422ns) and Aggression Questionnaire by Buss., A.H., & Perry, M. 1992 (Mfemales =72.30, SD=15.27), (Mmales=73.62, SD=17.902), (t=-.360ns) were used for measurements. The study indicated that there is no significant difference amongst males and females in relation with prosocial behaviour and aggression. Results indicated negative correlation between prosocial behaviour and aggression but non-significant (r=-0.17 ns).
Keywords: Prosocial behaviour, Aggression, Social Psychology.
Title: Relationship between Prosocial behaviour and Aggression among College Students
Author: Dr. Prajakta Bhadgaonkar
International Journal of Interdisciplinary Research and Innovations
ISSN 2348-1218 (print), ISSN 2348-1226 (online)
Vol. 11, Issue 1, January 2023 - March 2023
Page No: 5-10
Research Publish Journals
Website: www.researchpublish.com
Published Date: 10-January-2023
