THE EFFECTS OF FAMILY CONFLICT ON THE PSYCHOLOGICAL NEEDS AND EXTERNALISING BEHAVIOUR OF PREADOLESCENTS

Authors

  • Zainab Kader University of the Western Cape
  • Nicolette Roman University of the Western Cape

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15270/54-1-613

Abstract

Families play an important role in the development of individuals. The experiences that occur in the family can either promote or hinder the development of its members. This study aimed to determine the effects of family conflict on preadolescents’ basic psychological needs and externalising behaviour using the Family Environment Scale (FES), Basic Psychological Needs Scale (BPNS), Youth Self-Report (YSR) and Buss Perry Aggression Questionnaire (BPAQ). A quantitative cross-sectional correlational design was employed. The sample consisted of 128 preadolescents (MeanAge = 11.15). The findings indicated a significant positive relationship between family conflict, psychological needs and the externalising behaviour of preadolescents.

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Author Biographies

Zainab Kader, University of the Western Cape

Department of Social Work

Nicolette Roman, University of the Western Cape

Department of Social Work

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Published

2018-04-11

How to Cite

Kader, Z., & Roman, N. (2018). THE EFFECTS OF FAMILY CONFLICT ON THE PSYCHOLOGICAL NEEDS AND EXTERNALISING BEHAVIOUR OF PREADOLESCENTS. Social Work/Maatskaplike Werk, 54(1), 37–52. https://doi.org/10.15270/54-1-613

Issue

Vol. 54 No. 1 (2018)

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