Relationship Between Loneliness, Aggression and Coping Response among Adolescents

Abstract

The present study explored the relationship between loneliness, aggression, and coping response among adolescents. It assesses the levels of loneliness and aggression among adolescents and examines the various coping responses mostly used among adolescents. It also examines the differences between males and females with respect to Loneliness, Aggression, and Coping Responses. A sample of 100 school-going adolescents (50 males and 50 females) was taken of age range 14-18 years. Both males and females were assessed on three scales, UCLA for Loneliness, BPAQ for Aggression and Brief COPE for Coping Responses. Results indicated that there is a notable relation between aggression and loneliness, and there is significant relation of both Loneliness and Aggression with various Coping Responses except Substance Use Coping, although previous research proved the opposite. Results also indicated that there is no gender difference in Loneliness, although there was a very significant gender difference in Aggression and Coping Response. There was a significant effect of Loneliness and Aggression on Coping Responses.