Family Environment as A Predictor of Aggression and Locus of Control of College Going Students

This study investigates the relationship between family environment and two critical psychological constructs, aggression, and locus of control, among college-going students. A correlational design was employed to examine the extent to which family environment predicts levels of aggression and locus of control in a sample of 150 college students. Participants completed self-report measures assessing family environment, aggression, and locus of control. The results revealed significant positive correlations between family environment and both aggression (r = 0.295, p < 0.001) and locus of control (r = 0.31, p < 0.001). These findings underscore the enduring influence of familial upbringing on psychosocial development during the formative years of emerging adulthood. The implications of these findings are discussed in the context of existing literature on family dynamics, aggression, and locus of control, highlighting the importance of early interventions aimed at promoting healthy familial interactions and fostering positive parent-child relationships among college students.