THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN DIRECT AND INDIRECT AGGRESSION AND SOCIAL COMPETENCE AMONG THREE CULTURAL GROUPS IN SOUTH AFRICA

作者: Aletta J. Nel

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摘要: The aim of this exploratory study was to investigate the causal relationship between levels direct and indirect aggression presence social competence (specifically ability initiate relationships, portray negative assertion, disclose personal information, provide emotional support advice, manage conflict) among different cultural groups in South Africa. Two questionnaires, RCRQ (Richardson Conflict Response Questionnaire) ICQ (Interpersonal Competence measuring respectively were administered 729 black, coloured white pregraduate university students from University Western Cape Stellenbosch. results showed poor but significant relationships competence. Strong cultural, gender interaction effects found. It found that is positively associated with as well there a correlation empathy. Indirect be negatively correlated assertion. However, less do not fully reflect obtained for total group. Significant differences reported by females engaging than males. For it

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