الكفاية في التعامل مع الضغوط لدى المراهقون العراقيين والجزائريين

Abstract

 This study tested the impact of region and gender on adolescents 'stress perceptions and coping styles. A total sample of 650 adolescents (5 9.4% female) from 2 countries (Iraq - Algeria). Samples of n = 325 were drawn from each country completed questionnaires on stress and coping behaviors in four domains (school, parents, peer, and future). Results revealed that levels of perceived stressfulness of issues in different domains were universally similar among adolescents from the two countries. School-related stress received the highest rankings, Parent- , future-, peer-related stress, ranked (second, third, and fourth) respectively. Differences emerged with respect to coping style depending on region and gender. Coping styles characterized by negotiating, seeking support, and emotional outlet were used more often by adolescents from Iraq than those from Algeria. Males in all regions had higher rates in the use of negotiating and seeking support than Females did. Adolescents from all countries, despite regional variations exhibited more in response to withdrawal conflicts with parents than with future or school. Overall adolescents from all regions demonstrated an impressive level of coping competencies.