FAMILY VIOLENCE AS A PREREQUISITE FOR THE MANIFESTATION OF AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOUR IN CHILDREN

Svetlana Marutyan; Knarik Asmaryan

doi:10.24234/miopap.v13i1.137

Authors

Svetlana Marutyan Khachatur Abovian Armenian State Pedagogical University https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5732-8731
Knarik Asmaryan Khachatur Abovian Armenian State Pedagogical University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24234/miopap.v13i1.137

Keywords:

conflict, aggression, aggressive behaviour, family violence, physical violence, preschool age

Abstract

Violence has become widespread in various spheres of human life and is considered one of the most important problems of the modern era. When discussing violence, we are dealing with specific actions directed toward achieving a particular objective - namely, causing harm to another person. The suffering inflicted as a result of such actions may constitute both a motive and an intended outcome.

Approximately 90% of violent crimes are committed primarily in conflict-ridden families, within the context of personal, domestic, and social relationships. Family violence differs from other forms of violence in that it occurs between family members who are connected by kinship or close personal relationships. The group of women studied had been subjected to various forms of domestic violence.

Based on the results of the study, it can be stated that women and children constitute approximately 70% of victims of violence. They suffer severe physical and psychological trauma, which, in turn, contributes to increased mortality among children, older adults, and persons with disabilities. Family violence cannot be regarded solely as an intra-family problem; this phenomenon must also be addressed and discussed at the state level. Discussion at this level contributes to the effective resolution of the problem. Therefore, the roles of public organizations, the mass media, and the state should be coordinated in addressing this issue. Society must not turn a blind eye to this persistent phenomenon, and individuals subjected to violence should be encouraged to speak out and oppose it.

As a consequence of family violence, preschool-aged children may display aggressive behaviour. In order to prevent such behaviour, appropriate pedagogical approaches should be implemented in cooperation with parents.

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