Cognitive Rigidity in Adolescence with a Tendency to Autoregressive Behavior Model

Abstract

The history of studying autoaggressive behavior model and cognitive rigidity is quite extensive and diverse. Nevertheless, the relevance of studying the problem of autoaggression among adolescents has increased significantly in recent decades. Self-harming and self-destructive behavior has become a fashion trend among the younger generation. The aim of the research is studying of features cognitive rigidity in adolescence with a tendency to autoregressive behavior model. the study involved 65 students of secondary school aged 14-15 years (M=14,4; SD=0,8). The following methods were used: «Tendencies to deviant behavior» (A.N. Orel), The Stroop Color and Word Test, besides statistical techniques (descriptive statistics, Mann Whitney U test, Spearman rank correlation coefficient). As the result of the research it was proved that adolescents who are prone to autoaggressive behavior model, the level of cognitive rigidity is higher, in comparison with adolescents who are not inclined to self-destructive behavior. There was also discovered a positive relationship between the degree of propensity for autoaggressive behavior model and the level of cognitive rigidity. The prospects of the research cover the study of the personal characteristics of children and parents, the styles of family education that contribute to the formation and development of cognitive rigidity, the tendency to auto-aggressive behavior. The results of the research can be used in the organization of psychological and pedagogical support of adolescents and their families.