UNDERSTANDING AGGRESSION AND PERSONALITY: THE INFLUENCE OF GENDER AND GENERATIONAL DIFFERENCES

Abstract

This study investigates the relationship between aggression and personality across gender and generational groups. The primary objectives were to examine
differences in aggression and personality among genders, analyze generational variations, and assess the interaction effects of gender and age on these variables.
It was hypothesized that significant differences would exist across gender and generational cohorts, that interaction effects would be present, and that aggression
would be significantly related to personality traits. A total of 900 participants (300 males, 300 females, and 300 individuals identifying as other genders) were
included in the study and categorized into different age groups. Data were collected using the Buss–Perry Aggression Questionnaire (BPAQ) and the Maudsley
Personality Scale (MPS). Statistical analyses included Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) and factorial ANOVA to examine group and interaction effects, along with
Pearson’s correlation to assess relationships between variables. The results revealed significant differences in aggression and personality across gender and
generational groups, with males and older participants demonstrating higher aggression levels, while younger participants showed higher personality scores.
Interaction effects indicated that gender and age jointly influenced aggression but not personality. Furthermore, a strong negative correlation (r = −0.84) was
observed between aggression and personality, suggesting that stronger personality traits are associated with lower aggression and better emotional adjustment.
These findings highlight the importance of social, developmental, and cultural contexts in understanding aggression and personality, and they contribute to the
broader psychological literature on gender and generational differences.