Investigating Factors such as Frustration, Past Trauma, and High Aggression Levels that Contribute to Violent Conflicts in both Interpersonal and Social Contexts

Authors

  • Muhammad Bakhsh Lolai Lecturer, People's Nursing School, Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences, Jamshoro, Pakistan
  • Bushra Batool MPhil scholar, Islamic Research Center, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan
  • Muhammad Jawed Iqbal National Institute of Transportation, National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan
  • Aamna Jawed Bahria University, Islamabad, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47067/ramss.v8i1.451

Keywords:

Aggression, Frustration, Past Trauma, Structural Inequalities, Quantitative Research, University Students, Violent Conflict

Abstract

This study explores the contribution of frustration, previous trauma, and aggression to violent conflict among university students, examining their psychological and structural determinants. Using a quantitative approach, a diverse sample of 400 university students from Punjab, Pakistan, responded to a self-administered questionnaire. Data analysis identified substantial relationships between variables. Frustration had a close association with violence (r = 0.65, p < 0.01), and past trauma strongly related to aggression (r = 0.72, p < 0.01), the latter of which significantly predicted violence (? = 0.63, p < 0.01). Aggression, furthermore, showed a moderate relationship with violence with a correlation of r = 0.59, p < 0.01, while explaining 27.04% of the variance in violence. Post-hoc analyses revealed demographic differences, with males and urban students having higher associations between aggression, trauma, and violence. Ethical considerations, including informed consent, confidentiality, and data protection, were maintained throughout the research. These results underscore the urgent need for interventions focused on frustration, trauma, and structural disparities to reduce violence.

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Published

2025-01-26

How to Cite

Lolai, M. B., Batool, B. ., Iqbal, M. J. ., & Jawed, A. . (2025). Investigating Factors such as Frustration, Past Trauma, and High Aggression Levels that Contribute to Violent Conflicts in both Interpersonal and Social Contexts. Review of Applied Management and Social Sciences, 8(1), 223-235. https://doi.org/10.47067/ramss.v8i1.451