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The Role of Social Support and Callous-Unemotional Traits in Predicting Aggression among Undergraduates at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Anambra, State Nigeria

Chinonye G. Ezeugwunne
Department of Psychology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nigeria
Chidozie E. Mabia
Department of Psychology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nigeria
Ifeoma P. Ezeugwunne
Department of Biochemistry, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nigeria
Sochima Johnmark Obiekwe
Department of Medical Rehabilitation, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nigeria
* Corresponding author
Victor N. Oguaka
Department of Biochemistry, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nigeria
Ifeanyichukwu S. Ike
Department of Public Health, Western Illinois University, USA
Gabriel C. Edeh
Faculty of Medicine, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nigeria
Obinna D. Ibemere
Maternal and Children Hospital, Saudi Arabia
Maryrose O. Ikem
Department of Medical Rehabilitation, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nigeria
DOI icon 10.24018/ejsocial.2023.3.4.484

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Submitted 2023-06-19
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This study examined social support and callous-unemotional traits as predictors of aggression among undergraduates in Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Anambra State. A total of 153 students of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Anambra State were conveniently recruited in this study. In this study, 51 were male, and 101 were female. The participants’ age ranged from 17 to 28 with a mean age of 20.47 and a standard deviation of 2. 59. Three instruments were used: Buss-Perry Aggression Questionnaire, Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support and Inventory of Callous-Unemotional Traits. Results of hierarchical regression revealed that model 1 which tested what social support contributed to the understanding of aggression was not significant, R2 =-0.022, F (2, 150) = 1.66 p>0.05. Model II revealed that when callous-unemotional traits were added in model II, the result did not show an increase in R2= = 0.001, F (3, 150) = 1.149, p= 0.0.5. School should organize a seminar to explain the aftermath of aggression to its undergraduates. This will help the undergraduates not to engage in aggressive behavior. It was recommended that more research be conducted on social support, callous-unemotional traits, and aggression among undergraduates. The current study filed to show the significant effect of social support and callous-unemotional traits on aggression.

Keywords: aggression callous-unemotional social supports traits undergraduates

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