Examining Sibling Dynamics: Influence on Aggression and Self-Control in Juvenile Delinquents
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https://doi.org/10.55737/psi.2025d-44118Keywords:
Juvenile Delinquency, Siblings’ Relation, Aggression, Self-ControlAbstract
One's social circle and positive psychological well-being are greatly influenced by their siblings' relationships with their offspring. The current study looked at how aggressive adolescent offenders in Pakistan were related to their siblings. Easily chosen from four different Pakistani cities—Multan (n = 80), Faisalabad (n = 130), Rawalpindi (n = 140), and Bahawalpur (n = 150)—the sample of 500 juvenile offenders (age range: 13–18 years) had varying educational backgrounds. The primary goal of the study was to investigate how sibling relationships affect young offenders. Further goals included examining the influence of siblings' relationship on juvenile violence in addition to the juveniles' educational attainment. The study variables were measured using the Index of Siblings Relations (ISR), Aggression Questionnaires (AQ), and Self-control. The relationship between siblings has a significant impact on aggression and its subscales among juvenile offenders, according to the results of a co-relational analysis. The study also discovered that the sample's aggression and sibling relationships are significantly impacted by poor educational attainment.
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