Wellbeing, Aggression among Hypertensive and Healthy Adults

Background: Hypertension has turned into one of the most common chronic diseases among people of India. The objective of this research was to assess psychological variables related with hypertension. The relationship between Aggression and Psychological Well Being among Hypertensive and Non-Hypertensive Adults was studied. Aims: It was hypothesised that there will be no significant relationship between Aggression and Psychological wellbeing among Hypertensive and Non-Hypertensive Adults. Method: 50 hypertensive and 50 non hypertensive people were selected. Buss and Perry Aggression Questionnaire and Ryff’s Psychological Well Being scale were used to assess the aggression and well-being among the participants. Data was analysed by calculating correlation and t test. Results: It was observed a significant negative correlation among domains of aggression and domains of Well-being among both hypertensive and healthy adults. Especially among healthy adults Hostility shares a strong negative correlation with Positive Relations. In regards to hypertensive individuals, Purpose of Life and anger share a negative strong negative correlation with each other. Similarly, Personal Growth and Physical Relation also share a negative correlation. A significant difference exists among both the groups for aggression and Well-being p<0.01. From these results it can be inferred hypertensive individuals do experience higher levels of aggression which impacts their overall Well Being.