Afsaneh Naser, Fariba Afshoon, Hamid Reza Mohammadi, Enayatollah Tavasoli, Mohammad Rafati Fard and Abotaleb Khalili
The purpose of this study was to compare the dimensions of aggression (physical aggression, verbal aggression, anger and hostility) in adolescent athletes and non-athletes was divorced families.30 adolescent volunteers who aged 11-13 years were assigned in athletes (n=15) and non-athletes (n=15) groups. Buss and Perry Aggression Questionnaire for data collection were used. Data Analysis was performed using independent t-test statistical method. Significance level of the test was considered P≤0.05.Research results showed significant differences in overall aggression (p=0.0001) and anger (p=0.0001), but no significant differences were observed between the two groups in physical aggression (p=0.203), verbal (p=0.504) and hostility (p=0.440). According to these findings it can be concluded that participating in sports can have a significant influence on dimensions of aggression.
