INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS AND AGGRESSION OF STUDENTS

Abstract

This study assessed the level of interpersonal communication skills, ascertain the level of aggression, and determine whether there is a significant relationship between interpersonal communication skills and aggression among the participants. Using descriptive-correlational research design, two hundred forty one (241) students under the Department of Criminal Justice Education participated and were selected using stratified random sampling and answered a modified survey questionnaire adapted from Interpersonal Communication Inventory by Learning Dynamics (2002) and Aggression Questionnaire (Buss & Perry, 1992). Findings revealed that the participants have a high level of interpersonal communication skills, an average level of aggression, and there is a significant relationship between interpersonal communication skills and aggression among Criminology students.