This study investigated the causes and manifestation of aggression among secondary school learners. Aggression was defined. Various theories of aggression were discussed. From the literature study, nine hypotheses were developed. The study used a quantitative approach by means of a survey design. The research site was a rural, secondary school. A closed-ended questionnaire was used as data collection tool. Only learners were involved as respondents. The impact of various moderator variables was considered. The study discovered that aggressive behaviour is not confined to a specific gender. Above all, female aggression is on the rise. Possible causative factors were confirmed and risk factors were identified. Recommendations were made in line with the findings based on the empirical results. Limitations of the study were also pointed out. / Education Studies / M. Ed. (Inclusive Education)

Text in Afrikaans / Die doel van die studie is om die leefwereld van die aggressiewe adolessente seun te verken. Aggressie word beskou as 'n gedragsafwyking wat op fisieke, verbale of passiewe wyses kan manifesteer. Die oorsake van aggressiewe gedragsmanifestasies by die adolessente seun word hoofsaaklik gevind in die ontoereikende gesinsrelasies. Gevoelens van ongeborgenheid, verwardheid en verwerping is dan die gevolg. 'n Onrealisties positiewe of -negatiewe selfkonsep kan hieruit voortvloei en kan daartoe lei dat die aggressiewe adolessente seun betrokke raak by negatiewe portuurrelasies, waar onder andere rook, dwelm- en drankmisbruik asook roekelose gedrag manifesteer. Ult hierdie literatuurbevindinge is twaalf postulate gestel en bespreek. Vyf idiografiese studies is onderneem, waarvan drie volledig bespreek is. Die bevindings uit hierdie studies sluit aan by die feite wat ult die literatuurstudie oor die leefwereld van die aggressiewe adolessente seun verkry is. Vroee uitkenning, ouerleiding en navorsing met betrekking tot hulpprogramme aan terapeute word aanbeveel om aggressiewe gedragsmanlfestasles by die adolessente seun te voorkom / The purpose of this study is to explore the lifeworld of the aggressive adolescent boy. Aggression is regarded as deviant behaviour, that may manifest itself physically, verbally or passively. The causes of aggressive behaviour in the adolescent boy can be due to inadequate family relationships. Feelings of insecurity, confusion and rejection are the results of the problematic relationships. An unrealistic positive or negative self concept may develop that might lead to involvement with the negative peer group. Smoking, alcohol and drug abuse, as well as reckless behaviour may occur. Twelve postulates have been determined and discussed. Five idiographic studies have been done. Three are discussed in detail. Deductions made from these studies are in agreement with findings in existing literature of the life world of the adolescent boy. Early identification parental guidance and research regarding therapeutical programmes are recommended to prevent aggressive behaviour with the adolescent / Psychology of Education / M. Ed. (Spesialisering in Voorligting)

The aim of this study was to investigate the causes and consequences of learner aggression in rural secondary schools in the Empangeni District of KwaZulu-Natal. The study also sought to establish the management strategies required to manage learner aggression in rural secondary schools. An in-depth literature study was conducted in this regard. A qualitative research design and methodology was adopted to investigate the phenomenon through an interview process with participants from five rural secondary schools. This study found that the causes of learner aggression were rooted in the family, the environment and the school. It was further established that the consequences of learner aggression were so serious that it resulted in victims experiencing intense fear, anxiety, tension, depression and ill-health. Furthermore, the findings of the empirical investigation concurred, to a large extent, with the findings of the literature study. Based on these findings, recommendations were made regarding the management of learner aggression in rural secondary schools. / Educational Leadership and Management / M. Ed. (Education Management)

Aggression in South African schools is a matter of great concern. A review of the existing literature indicated that physical exercises contribute to people’s well-being. This study thus investigated to what extent physical exercises could be used to address the aggression of students in a secondary school. An empirical investigation was done by means of a mixed methods case study design. A purposive sample of 25 students was chosen from students in grades 9 to 11. The students completed an adapted Buss-Perry questionnaire on aggression to determine their levels of aggression. Thereafter they embarked on a 10 week physical exercise programme (30 sessions of 40 minutes each), before completing the same questionnaire. The results indicated that the programme alleviated their feelings of aggression, especially in the boys. Qualitative interviews with 10 of the participants who benefitted most from the exercises indicated how they experienced the programme. Recommendations were made for similar programmes and for future research. / Psychology of Education / M. Ed. (Psychology of Education)

The aim of this study was to investigate the causes and consequences of learner aggression in rural secondary schools in the Empangeni District of KwaZulu-Natal. The study also sought to establish the management strategies required to manage learner aggression in rural secondary schools. An in-depth literature study was conducted in this regard. A qualitative research design and methodology was adopted to investigate the phenomenon through an interview process with participants from five rural secondary schools. This study found that the causes of learner aggression were rooted in the family, the environment and the school. It was further established that the consequences of learner aggression were so serious that it resulted in victims experiencing intense fear, anxiety, tension, depression and ill-health. Furthermore, the findings of the empirical investigation concurred, to a large extent, with the findings of the literature study. Based on these findings, recommendations were made regarding the management of learner aggression in rural secondary schools. / Educational Leadership and Management / M. Ed. (Education Management)

Aggression in South African schools is a matter of great concern. A review of the existing literature indicated that physical exercises contribute to people’s well-being. This study thus investigated to what extent physical exercises could be used to address the aggression of students in a secondary school. An empirical investigation was done by means of a mixed methods case study design. A purposive sample of 25 students was chosen from students in grades 9 to 11. The students completed an adapted Buss-Perry questionnaire on aggression to determine their levels of aggression. Thereafter they embarked on a 10 week physical exercise programme (30 sessions of 40 minutes each), before completing the same questionnaire. The results indicated that the programme alleviated their feelings of aggression, especially in the boys. Qualitative interviews with 10 of the participants who benefitted most from the exercises indicated how they experienced the programme. Recommendations were made for similar programmes and for future research. / Psychology of Education / M. Ed. (Psychology of Education)