@article{(Open Science Index):https://publications.waset.org/pdf/10733, title = {Determinants of Aggression among Young Adolescents}, author = {Rita C. Ramos}, country = {}, institution = {}, abstract = {Aggression is a multi- factorial concept and multilevel in nature. The Young Adolescent is being influenced by family, school and community. This paper is aimed to determine the following: aggression level among young adolescents, difference of level of aggression on school and year levels and to determine the correlates of aggression. There were 142 high school students from two different national highs schools (Region 3 and National Capital Region).Convenience sampling was use in this study. The following measures were used namely: Aggression Scale, Parental Support Fighting Scale, Positive Behavior Scale and Exposure to Violence and Trauma questionnaire. There was no significant difference in aggression level among different year level and schools. The findings of the study suggested that high level of community violence and having low parental support for non-aggressive behavior contribute to the prediction of aggression.}, journal = {International Journal of Psychological and Behavioral Sciences}, volume = {7}, number = {2}, year = {2013}, pages = {442 - 446}, ee = {https://publications.waset.org/pdf/10733}, url = {https://publications.waset.org/vol/74}, bibsource = {https://publications.waset.org/}, issn = {eISSN: 1307-6892}, publisher = {World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology}, index = {Open Science Index 74, 2013}, }