The correlation between relational aggression and self-esteem of students in the University X

Authors

  • Erika Harianto Universitas Pelita Harapan, Indonesia
  • David Matahari
  • Jessica Ariela
https://doi.org/10.24854/jpu64

Keywords:

relational aggression, proactive relational aggression, reactive relational aggression, self-esteem, early adulthood

Abstract

The present study examines the relationship between relational aggression and self-esteem. Participants of this study were 281 active student of University X aged 18-25 years. Data collection was done by employing online questionnaires. The questionnaires included three measuring instruments that have been adapted to the Indonesian language, which were Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, Self-Report of Aggression and Social Behavior Measure, and the Marlowe-Crowne Social desirability Scale Form C. The results showed that there is no significant correlation between relational aggression and self-esteem. Other findings related to the research variables are also discussed in the present study.

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2017-12-01

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Harianto, E., Matahari, D., & Ariela, J. (2017). The correlation between relational aggression and self-esteem of students in the University X. Jurnal Psikologi Ulayat, 4(2), 188–202. https://doi.org/10.24854/jpu64

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