Aggressive Behavior among Secondary School Students in the Context of Psychological Stress

الملخص

This study aimed to examine aggressive behavior among secondary school students in Lebanon within the context of psychological stress. A descriptive correlational design was employed, and the study sample consisted of 100 adolescents (50 males and 50 females) aged between 15 and 18 years. Data were collected using a Psychological Stress Scale and an Aggressive Behavior Scale, both demonstrating satisfactory validity and reliability.

The results indicated that participants reported moderate to high levels of psychological stress and moderate levels of aggressive behavior. Pearson correlation analysis revealed a statistically significant positive relationship between psychological stress and aggressive behavior (r = 0.49, p < 0.01). Furthermore, regression analysis showed that psychological stress significantly predicted aggressive behavior, explaining approximately 24% of its variance. Gender differences were found in aggressive behavior, with males exhibiting higher levels than females, while no significant differences were observed in psychological stress.

The findings highlight the central role of psychological stress in shaping aggressive behavior among adolescents, particularly within crisis-affected contexts such as Lebanon. The study underscores the importance of addressing underlying stressors through school-based psychosocial interventions and promoting adaptive coping strategies to reduce aggressive tendencies