THE ASSOCIATION OF FAMILY COHESION AND RELATIONAL AGGRESSION WITH PSYCHOLOGICAL DISTRESS AMONG YOUNG ADULTS

Abstract

The aim of the current study was to find out the relationship between Family cohesion, Relational aggression and Psychological Distress in Young Adults. The correlational design was used in the study. The total sample of this present study was 205 undergraduate, graduate and post graduate young adults consisting the age range 18 to 25 from university in Lahore District. Sample was collected through convenient sampling. Data collection was done by using Family Cohesion Scale, Relational Aggression Scale and School Children Problem Scale. Analysis was run by using SPSS 21.  Correlation analysis showed a negative significant relationship between Family cohesion and Psychological distress while a positive one between relational aggression and psychological distress in young adult.. The results of this study have significant impact for planning assessments and interventions for young adults.