Parent-child Emotional Relationship as a Predictor of Aggression in Girls

The present study examined the role of emotional relationship of parents in predicting aggression among girls. The sample consisted of 500 girls, aged 11-13 years from Kullu (Himachal Pradesh, India). Stepwise Regression Analysis indicated that hindering and condemning relationship of girls with father contribute significantly to aggression with 10% of variance, and tense and distant relationship with mother, contribute significantly with 7% of variance. Collectively these factors have contributed 17% of variance in girls' aggression.