Coping strategies in Iranian families: Coping and Severity of Behavioural Problemsappears

Objective: The aim of this study is assessment of relationship among severity of behavioural problems, coping strategies and styles and investigation of role of gender differences in coping in the Iranian adolescent population. Method: From six secondary schools students in three districts in Tehran 420 students were randomly selected. Participants were asked to complete SDQ and ACI scales. The collected data were analyzed with Pearson Correlation, Multiple Regression and Independent Sample T-test. Results: A negative relationship between Solving the problem and Reference to Others coping styles and severity of behavioural disorder was observed. The results indicated that Solving the problem and Nonproductive Coping styles (and consequently coping strategies of these two coping styles) can significantly predict severity of behavioural problems. No gender differences in coping were seen. Discussion: Role of coping in forming behavioural problems for professionals, education systems and families was discussed.