Gender differences in physical and verbal aggression among adolescents

This study examines gender differences in physical and verbal aggression among adolescents. A sample of 100 students (50 males, 50 females) aged 15–18 years was selected through purposive sampling from secondary and higher secondary schools. The Physical Aggression and Verbal Aggression subscales of the Buss–Perry Aggression Questionnaire (BPAQ) were administered. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and the t-test. Results revealed that male adolescents scored significantly higher on physical aggression, whereas female adolescents scored significantly higher on verbal aggression (p < 0.01). These findings align with prior research indicating that males tend toward direct, overt aggression, while females more often engage in indirect or verbal forms.