Relationship between Parental Bonding and Factors of Aggression among Adolescents

Recent studies are only beginning to suggest possible linkages between children's parental attachment and aggression. This study focuses on highlighting the possible link that may exist between parental bonding (Maternal care, maternal overprotection, Paternal care and Paternal overprotection) and aggression (Total aggression, physical aggression, verbal aggression, anger, and hostility) in adolescents. The present investigation was conducted to see whether adolescents differing in parental bonding differed significantly on aggression. For this purpose, a group of 80 adolescents (40 males and 40 females) was administered the Aggression Scale (given by Buss & Perry, 1992) and the Parental Bonding Instrument (given by Parker et al., 1979). The socio-economic status of the group was controlled. The data was analysed using Pearson Moment Correlation and significant results were obtained. Results indicated that parental bonding indeed has a direct influence on the level of aggression of the adolescent.