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Ghadimi Bavil Olyayi N, Khanjani Z, Hashemi T. Comparing the Level of Risk-Taking, Sensation–Seeking and Impulsivity of Adolescent Girls and Boys Based on the Level of Influence of Peers. RBS 2023; 20 (4) :622-633
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1- Professor, Psychology Department, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran. , negarghadimi2426@gmail.com
2- Professor, Psychology Department, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran.
3- M.A. Child & Adolescent Clinical Psychology Department, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran.
2- Professor, Psychology Department, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran.
3- M.A. Child & Adolescent Clinical Psychology Department, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran.
Abstract: (1535 Views)
Aim: The aim of this study was to compare the level of risk-taking, sensation - seeking and impulsivity of girl and boy adolescents based on the level of influence of peers.
Method: The method of the present research was of fundamental type according to the research objective and according to the method of data collection it was of descriptive type and causal-comparative research. In line with the purpose of the study, among all adolescents aged 18-14 years in Tabriz, a sample of 327 people was selected by available sampling method. To collect data used from Peer Influence Resistance Questionnaire (1), Iranian Adolescents Risk-Taking Scale (2), Arent Sensation–Seeking Scale (3) and Barat Impulsivity Questionnaire 11 th edition (4). Also, the obtained data were analyzed using SPSS-26 software.
Results: Data analysis using multivariate factor analysis of variance showed that the level of risk-taking of adolescents based on the influence of peers is higher than the peer resistance group. Also, the level of risk-taking of boys is higher than girls based on influence by peers. But there was no difference in the sensation-seeking and impulsivity of girl and boy adolescents based on the level of influence from peers.
Conclusion: Based on the findings of the present research, it can be concluded that peers have a high impact on risk-taking, excitement and impulsiveness of teenagers. Therefore, it is suggested to hold training classes for teenagers and their families about the importance of friendships during adolescence and the impact of friendship during this period on risky behaviors.
Method: The method of the present research was of fundamental type according to the research objective and according to the method of data collection it was of descriptive type and causal-comparative research. In line with the purpose of the study, among all adolescents aged 18-14 years in Tabriz, a sample of 327 people was selected by available sampling method. To collect data used from Peer Influence Resistance Questionnaire (1), Iranian Adolescents Risk-Taking Scale (2), Arent Sensation–Seeking Scale (3) and Barat Impulsivity Questionnaire 11 th edition (4). Also, the obtained data were analyzed using SPSS-26 software.
Results: Data analysis using multivariate factor analysis of variance showed that the level of risk-taking of adolescents based on the influence of peers is higher than the peer resistance group. Also, the level of risk-taking of boys is higher than girls based on influence by peers. But there was no difference in the sensation-seeking and impulsivity of girl and boy adolescents based on the level of influence from peers.
Conclusion: Based on the findings of the present research, it can be concluded that peers have a high impact on risk-taking, excitement and impulsiveness of teenagers. Therefore, it is suggested to hold training classes for teenagers and their families about the importance of friendships during adolescence and the impact of friendship during this period on risky behaviors.
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Received: 2022/12/1 | Accepted: 2023/03/7 | Published: 2023/03/7
Received: 2022/12/1 | Accepted: 2023/03/7 | Published: 2023/03/7
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