A Survey and Comparison of Coping Strategies between Normal and Delinquent Adolescents in Tehran

Objective: To investigate and compare the coping
strategies in stressful situations in normal and
delinquent adolescents.
Method: The CISS (Coping Inventory for Stressful
Situations) by Endler and Parker% was administered
to a sample of 175 adolescents (boys and girls aged
15-18years). 52 delinquents living in correctional
center of Tehran% and 123 high school students of
Tehran. The data was analyzed by (ANOVA)
Results: The coping strategies used by normal and
delinquent adolescents (boys and girls)were
significantly different. There were significant
differences between the two groups of normal and
delinquent adolescents in using coping strategies%
regarding the gender factor. Conclusion: In this
research% the significant difference in coping
strategies In stressful situations between the normal
and delinquent adolescents indicates the important
impact of adequate coping styles with stress% as one
of the preventive factors of delinquency in
adolescents. Also as an asset for helping them to
adjust with changes and stressors.