Attitude towards violence, moral character and Emotional dysregulation among young adults

Abstract

This study examined links between attitudes toward violence, moral character, and emotional dysregulation in young adults and tested whether moral character and emotional dysregulation predict violent attitudes. Using a correlational design, data were collected from 211 young adults (18–25 years) in Lahore via convenience sampling. Participants completed the Attitudes Toward Violence Scale, Moral Identity Scale, and Emotional Dysregulation Questionnaire. Analyses included descriptive statistics, Pearson correlations, and hierarchical regression. Moral character was negatively associated with attitudes toward violence, whereas emotional dysregulation was positively associated. Regression results showed moral character as a negative predictor and emotional dysregulation as a positive predictor of violent attitudes after controlling for demographics. Findings highlight the role of moral development and emotion regulation in shaping violent attitudes and support prevention and intervention efforts for young adults.