An Investigation of the Relationship between Maladaptive Primary Schemas and Happiness in Adolescents

Abstract

Background and Objectives: Maladaptive Primary Schemas are fighting for their survival. On the other hand, several variables can relate to adolescents’ identity. One of these variables is happiness. This research was conducted to determine the relationship between happiness and maladaptive primary schemas in male and female adolescents and also comparing the level of happiness and use of this schemas in students. Methods: This research was a correlational study, which its sample size was estimated to be 212 subjects, who were selected using random sampling. Data collection tools were Young Schema Questionnaire and Oxford Happiness Inventory. Data analysis was performed using Pearson correlation coefficient and spontaneous regression. Results: There was significant relationships between happiness and distrust/abuse and obedience schemas in males and entitlement/grandiosity schemas and unrelenting standards in females. Conclusion: The results of this study revealed that boys who have obedience schema have higher level of happiness compared to those who do not have this schema, and boys who have distrust/abuse schema have lower level of happiness. Also, girls who have entitlement/grandiosity schema have higher level of happiness.

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Seyed Davood Seyed Davood, Fateme Fateme, Mohammad Mohammad, Hassan Hassan

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Seyed Davood Seyed Davood, Fateme Fateme, Mohammad Mohammad, Hassan Hassan (2017). An Investigation of the Relationship between Maladaptive Primary Schemas and Happiness in Adolescents. مجله علمی- پژوهشی دانشگاه علوم پزشکی قم, 10(11), 42-50. https://europub.co.uk./articles/-A-464856