Rigidity, Adjustment and Youth Problems in Adolescents : A correlational Study

Adolescence is a crucial stage in a person's life in which he faces several problems related to physical health, mental health, behavioural problems, psycho-socio problems etc. The purpose of the present study was to examine the relationship between rigidity, adjustment and youth problems in adolescents. Sample for the study consisted of 150 adolescents. The scales Dimensions of Rigidity, Bell Adjustment Inventory (revised student form) and Youth Problem Inventory were administered on adolescents. The data were analysed by using Pearson Product Moment method of correlation. Results indicate that there are significant positive relationships between rigidity & adjustment and between adjustment & youth problems. But no significant relationship has been found between rigidity and youth problems.