Abstract :
Interpersonal violence is a serious issue among young people, but many of them feel too uncomfortable to share anything about it. The present study aims to examine shame, fear, and anger as predictors of reporting interpersonal violence among Generation Z and Generation Alpha, with particular attention to gender differences. This study was used a quantitative, cross-sectional, correlational research design. The sample was BS first-year 300 students selected through convenience sampling from higher education institutions. Male and female students were included to compare gender-based differences in emotional responses and reporting behaviour. Data was collected through a structured questionnaire. The instrument was included a demographic information sheet, a scale measuring shame, fear, and anger related to interpersonal violence, reporting behavior, students’ willingness or tendency to report violence to parents, teachers, friends, counsellors, or formal authorities. The collected data was analysed using descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, independent-samples t-test, and multiple regression analysis. It was found that shame and fear may negatively predict reporting behaviour, while anger may positively predict the likelihood of reporting interpersonal violence. The study may help educational institutions, counsellors, and policymakers understand the emotional barriers that prevent young people from seeking help. The findings may also support the development of safer, gender-sensitive reporting systems for students.