International Journal of Agriculture Extension and Social Development

author(s)
Sunita, Sheela Sangwan and Poonam Malik

abstract
This cross-sectional observational study was conducted on school-going adolescents in Haryana state to test the influence of peer relationships on adolescents’ behavioral problems. The study was conducted on adolescents aged 11 to 17 in four government schools in Haryana state. A total of 240 adolescents and their mothers (240) participated in the study. The instruments used for data collection were a self-developed questionnaire on general information that included questions related to personal and socio-economic variables, Goodman’s Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (2000), and Rigby and Slee's Peer Relationship Questionnaire (1994). Problems within the behavioral domain included emotional problems, conduct problems, hyperactivity, peer problems, and pro-social behavior. Problems within the peer relationship domain included bullying, physical victimization, and pro-social behavior.