Psychological Problems of İnteraction of Aggression and Self-Esteem in Students

Abstract

This article is dedicated to the study of the relationship between aggression and
selfesteem in students. A.Bass and A.Darki's method of indicators and diagnosis of
aggression (adapted by A.K.Osnitsky) and Rosenberg's method of self-esteem were
used in the research. The research was conducted on 135 undergraduate students. It
was determined that there was a negative relationship between self-esteem level
and aggression. It can be concluded that as the level of self-esteem increases, the
probability of decreasing the level of aggression increases. Low self-esteem is often
associated with aggression because people with low self-esteem may feel threatened,
which may cause them to respond with aggressive behavior. It was also found that
the likelihood of a decrease in the level of selfesteem increased as a result of an
increase in negative emotional traits such as irritability, guilt and resentment. Based
on the results of the study, we can conclude that the proper development of
selfesteem can be an important tool in reducing students' aggression levels and
improving their overall psychological state.