The Predictive Role of Conflict Resolution and Social Support on Aggression and Pro-Sociality Among Prisoners and Community Females

Abstract

The purpose of the study was to explain the predictive relationship of social support, conflict resolution towards aggression and pro-sociality among female prisoners and community sample females. A cross-sectional research design was used to collect data through purposive sampling technique from 146 females residing in Multan. Respondents include 71 female prisoners with age ranged from 18 to 70 years (M=40.52, SD=14.27) from Special Women Jail Multan and 75 community sample females with age ranged 18-70 years (M=37.81, SD=12.06) from Multan district. Data on study variables was collected through standardized instruments that was further analyzed by using the SPSS 25 version. The results of the Pearson Moment Correlation Analysis showed that conflict engagement is positively related to aggression (direct, indirect, and displaced). Multi-Linear Regression Analysis showed that conflict engagement positively predict all types of aggression (direct, indirect and displaced), social support from significant others positively predicts pro social behavior among female prisoners. Whereas conflict engagement positively predicts all types of aggression (direct, indirect and displaced), positive problem solving and social support from significant others positively predicts pro social behavior. The findings of the One-Way MANOVA demonstrated that illiterates are likely to have more aggression (direct, indirect, and displaced) as compared to educated females. Females living in a joint family system are likely to have more social support (family, friends, and significant others) as compared to those living in nuclear family system.