Arts & Humanities Journal

Title: Comparing personality traits between normal and delinquent juveniles in Tehran, Iran

Abstract:

The present study is an attempt to compare personality traits between normal and delinquent juveniles in Tehran city. To this end, a causality-comparative design was adopted as research design. Study population consisted of all high school boy students in 19 districts of Tehran city and delinquent juveniles in Tehran Correction Center in 2013. A sample group of 120 members (60 normal and 60 delinquent) was selected and provided with Neo (form) questionnaire. Frequency percentage distribution showed there was difference between personality traits of normal and delinquent juveniles. Personality trains were surveyed and compared using Chi Square test and as the results showed, there was significant difference between the two groups in this regard.