Parent-Child Relationship, Aggression and Satisfaction with Life among Adolescents: A Correlational Study

Parent and child relationship of childhood influences aggression and satisfaction with life among individuals. Grounded in attachment and developmental theories, the present research explores whether relational experiences with parents function as predictors of anger expression and overall subjective well-being. The sample comprised a total of 100 participants aged 12 to 18 years. Parent–adult–child relationship refers to the perceived quality of emotional closeness, support, responsibility, and control experienced between adolescents and their parents. Aggression refers to behaviours and emotional tendencies such as anger, irritability, verbal arguments, hostility, and physical expressions of frustration directed toward others. Satisfaction with life represents an individual’s cognitive evaluation of overall quality of life and subjective well-being. To assess these variables, three standardized instruments designed for this age group were administered: the Buss–Perry Aggression Questionnaire (BPAQ), the Parent–Adult–Child Relationship Scale (PACQ), and the Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS). The findings indicated a significant positive relationship between parent–adult–child relational difficulties and aggression for both parents. A negative association was observed between relational difficulties and life satisfaction, with the father–child relationship showing a stronger and statistically significant effect. The study provides insight for educators, mental health professionals, and caregivers seeking to reduce aggression and promote well-being through improved parent and child interaction.