Attachment and Aggressive Behavior among Somali Adolescents in Selected Schools in Kampala, Uganda

ABSTRACT

The study determined Attachment and Aggressive behavior among Somali Adolescents in selected schools in Kampala, Uganda it was based on the following objectives which were to examine the demographic characteristics of the respondents as to, age and gender, to deterhilne the level of attachment among Somali Adolescents in Selected Schools in Kampala, Uganda, to determine the level of aggressive behavior among Somali Adolescents in Selected Schools inKampala, Uganda and to establish if there is a significant relationship between attachment and the level of aggressive behavior. The study employed the descriptive survey design specifically the descriptive correlation survey design. Descriptive studies were non-experimental researches that describe the characteristics of a particular individual, or of a group. It dealt with the relationship between variables, testing of hypothesis and development of generalizations and use of theories that had universal validity. The study employed a target population size for this study was 150 whereby using slovenes’ formula, the research sample size was 109 The research instrument designed by this study were questionnaire and interview the study concluded that Insecure attachment was hypothesized to predict higher levels of aggressive behavior, delinquent behavior, and attention problems, As expected, adolescents had higher rates of Aggressive behavior, however, there were no significant gender differences found in any of the Aggressive behaviors within the combined sample. The researcher made the following recommendations, Turn off the TV and video games, Reduce roughhousing. One way that aggressive behavior may be unintentionally, Avoid reinforcing aggression. Many parents unknowingly reinforce their child’s, Give your child time to calm down. Aggressive Adolescents seem to thrive on

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DECLARATION

APPROVAL

DEDICATION iii

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT iv

TABLE OF v

LIST OF TABLES ix

ABSTRACT x

CHAPTER ONE ~~~1

INTRODUCTION  1

1.0 1

1.1 Background of the study~1

1.1.1 Historical perspective~1

1.1.2 Theoretical perspective~4

1.1.3 Conceptual perspective~5

1.2 Statement of the problem ~7

1.3 Purpose of the study~8

1.4 Specific objectives~8

1.5 Research questions ..........................,,...~...8

1.6 Null Hypothesis~8

1.7 Scope of the Study

1.7.1 Geographical scope g

1.7.2 Content scope 9

1.7.3 Time scope 9

1.7.4 Theoretical scope 9

1.8 Significance of the study g

1.8 Operational definition of key terms 10

CHAPTER TWO 11

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE 11

2.0 Introduction

2.1 Theoretical review ~11

2.2 Conceptual framework~12

2.3 Review of related literature ....~.14

2.3.1 Secure attachment ..,.. .......,. ........~..........14

2.3.2 Insecure attachment and behavioral outcomes .,,,..,....,..~....17

2.3.3 Relationship between attachment and aggressive behavior ~30

2.3.4 Aggressive behavior 30

2.3.4.1 Physical aggression 30

2.3.4.2 Verbal aggression 31

2.4 Summary of the gaps 38

CHAPTER THREE   40

METHODOLOGY 40

3.0 Introduction 40

3.1 Research design 40

3.2 Research Population 40

3.3 Sample Size 41

3.4 Sampling Procedure 42

3.5 methods of data collection 42

3.6 Research Instruments 42

3.6 Validity and reliability of the instrument 43

The formula.is 43

3.7 Data Gathering Procedure 44

3.8 Data Analysis 45

3.9 Ethical considerations 46

3.10 Limitations of the study 46

CHAPTER 48

DATA PRESENTATION, INTERPRETATION AND ANALYSIS~ ~48

4.0 Introduction 48

4.1 Socio-Demographic Characteristics of Respondents~48

4.2 To ascertain if there is difference between attachment and the aggressive behavior 50

4.3 Relationship between Level of attachment and Level of aggressive behaviour 56

4.4 Comparing and contrasting of the attachment and aggressive behaviors between boys and girls of Somali origin 58

CHAPTER FIVE  61

DISCUSSION, CONCLUSIONS, AND RECOMMEDATIONS 61

5.0 Introduction 61

5.l Discussion 61

5.1.1 Social demographic characteristics 61

5.1.2 To ascertain if there is difference between attachment and the aggressive behavior 62

5.1.4 The Relationship level of attachment and aggressive behaviour 65

5.2 Conclusion 69

5.3 Recommendations 70

5.4 Areas for Future Research 71

REFERENCES ~72

APPENDIX I 78

TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR THE RESPONDENTS 78

APPENDIX II 79

CLEARANCE FROM ETHICS COMMITTEE 79

APPENDIX lIP 81

INFORMED CONSENT . 81

APPENDIX IV 82

PART 1: DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS OF RESPONDENT 82

APPENDIX V 85

INTERVIEW GUIDE 85

APENDIXVI

SAMPLE SIZE DETERMINATION 86

APPENDIX 87

CONTENT VALIDITY INDEX 87