Unpacking socio-demographic predictors of child aggression: insights from a Saudi Arabian context from parents' and caregivers' perspectives.

ABSTRACT: Aggressive behavior in children is influenced by different sociodemographic factors. However, there is limited research on the impact of these factors on child aggression in Saudi Arabia. This study aimed to explore the sociodemographic factors associated with aggressive behavior among Saudi schoolchildren. A cross-sectional study was performed on 315 school-going children using stratified school selection with caregivers convenience sampling. Caregivers completed the Arabic caregivers-proxy version of the Buss Perry Aggression Questionnaire-Short form (BPAQ-SF). Multiple linear regression analysis was used to evaluate the association between various demographic variables and aggression. The significance level was set at a p < 0.05 throughout the analysis. The findings revealed a si

SUBMITTER: Lone A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12662091 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature