An investigation of children's aggression in the foundation phase : a socio-education perspective
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Authors
Padayichie, Kumaree
Issue Date
2012-11
Type
Dissertation
Language
en
Keywords
Children , Aggression , Overt aggression , Covert aggression , Reactive aggression , Proactive aggression , Primary socialisation , Secondary socialisation , Media , Direct and indirect aggression
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Abstract
This study served to highlight the aggressive nature of learners in the Foundation Phase, namely of those who are between the ages of 5 to 6 years. The project is based on qualitative research, and the data were collected from three primary schools in the northern suburbs of Johannesburg. Interviews were conducted with two principals, three educators and three parents. Four learners were used in order to gather further information on the causes of the aggressive behaviour of learners.
Their input assisted the researcher to understand the various discipline structures within the school and also, how parents and educators manage the aggressive behaviour of learners.
The study sought to identify whether primary and secondary socialisation, and the influence of the media are related to learners behaving aggressively.
The information collected confirmed that children model the behaviour of adults and of their peers. The principals and the educators were of the opinion that positive primary socialisation is of the utmost importance, as it lays the foundation for future socialisation.
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Padayichie, Kumaree (2012) An investigation of children's aggression in the foundation phase : a socio-education perspective, University of South Africa, Pretoria, <http://hdl.handle.net/10500/8572>
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University of South Africa