Anger and Aggression as correlates of Depression in South African Adolescents.

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Introduction
• Literature Review
• Theories of Anger and Aggression
• Theories of Depression
• The Relationship between Anger, Aggression and Depression
• Methodology
• Participants
• Measures
• Procedure
• Data Analysis
• Results
• Descriptive Statistics
• Correlational Analysis
• Discussion
• Limitations of the Study
• Implications for Future Research
• Conclusion

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This study aimed to explore the relationship between anger, aggression, and depression in South African adolescents. The research utilized a quantitative approach to analyze data gathered from a sample of adolescents in Pretoria, South Africa. Key themes investigated include:

• Gender differences in anger, aggression, and depression.
• The relationship between anger and aggression.
• The relationship between anger and depression.
• The relationship between aggression and depression.
• The influence of age on levels of anger, aggression, and depression.

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

The introduction provides a background to the study, outlining the objectives, research questions, and hypotheses. The literature review presents a comprehensive overview of theoretical frameworks and empirical studies related to anger, aggression, and depression, focusing on the existing research regarding the relationship between these constructs, particularly within the context of adolescence. The methodology section details the procedures employed in the study, including participant recruitment, data collection methods, and the measures used to assess anger, aggression, and depression. The results chapter presents the statistical analysis of the gathered data, exploring both descriptive statistics and correlational analyses to investigate the relationships between the variables of interest.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The primary focus of this study is on the relationships between anger, aggression, and depression in South African adolescents. The study investigates gender differences, age-related trends, and the correlational associations between these constructs. Key terms include anger, aggression, depression, adolescence, South Africa, gender differences, and correlational analysis.