Positive Psychological States As Predictors Of Behavioral Disorders In Early Secondary School Students

Behavioral disorders in adolescence can lead to significant academic, social, and emotional challenges. Positive psychological traits may serve as protective factors against such problems. This study aimed to examine how components of positive psychological states predict behavioral disorders in early secondary school male students. A descriptive-correlational design was employed with ۳۲۰ male students aged ۱۲–۱۴ years from public schools in Iran. Participants completed the Positive Psychological States Questionnaire, and their parents filled out the Rutter Children’s Behavior Questionnaire to assess behavioral problems. Data were analyzed using correlation and multiple regression analyses. Findings revealed significant negative correlations between behavioral disorders and positive traits including conscientiousness, sociability, gratitude, trust in God, life satisfaction, and positive mood. Regression analysis indicated that conscientiousness, sociability, and gratitude were significant predictors, collectively explaining ۴۲% of the variance in behavioral problems. The results highlight the important protective role of positive psychological traits in reducing behavioral disorders among adolescents. Interventions focusing on enhancing these strengths could be beneficial for early prevention and management of behavioral problems in school settings. Further research is needed to explore causal relationships and applicability across diverse cultural contexts.

کلیدواژه ها:

Behavioral Disorders ، Positive Psychology ، Conscientiousness ، Sociability ، School-Aged Children