Özet:

Adolescence may be defined as the period within the lifespan when biological, cognitive, psychological, and social characteristics are changing from what is typically considered childlike to what is considired adult-like. Unfortunately, some adolescents are faced with personal, social, and environmental obstacles to their development of identity, and may experience psycho-social problems as well. Moreover, in recent years adolescent problem behaviors have been increasing in Turkey. The main purpose of the present study was to examine the relationship between emotional and behavioral problem behaviors and ratings on locus of control among a group of high school students. The sample consisted of 308 students from urban high schools in İzmir, Turkey. Materials used included measures of adjustment, perceived health, and locus of control. Pearson correlation, t-test, one-way ANOVA and Scheffe tests were used to analyze data. Results indicated that there was a significant relationship between both emotional and behavioral problems and locus of control for students in our sample. Emotional and behavioral problem behaviors were also found to be related to gender, perceived harmony among parents, and the psychological adjustment of other family members.

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