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

Abstract

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.