Comparison of emotion expression, inhibitory / behavioral activation systems (BIS / BAS) and intolerance of uncertainty in delinquent and normal adolescents

Juvenile delinquency is a growing social phenomenon that occurs in various forms in society. Therefore, paying attention to this phenomenon is of great importance. In this regard, the aim of the present study was to compare emotion expression, inhibitory / behavioral activation systems and intolerance of uncertainty in delinquent and normal adolescents in Tehran. This study was comparative and the statistical population of the study included adolescents in Tehran. Sampling in this study was targeted and 60 people (30 juvenile delinquents and 30 normal adolescents) were selected by this method. Data using emotional expression questionnaire (King and Emons, 1990), Behavioral / Activating Systems Activation Scale (BIS / BAS) (Carver and White, 1994) and Uncertainty Uncertainty Scale (Friston et al., 1994). ), Was collected. The data were analyzed using multivariate analysis of variance. The results of this study showed that the expression of excitement, inhibitory / activating behavioral systems and intolerance is indistinguishable between delinquent and normal adolescents (P <0.05). These findings suggest that emotion expression, inhibitory / behavioral activation systems, and intolerance are uncertainties influencing juvenile delinquency. Accordingly, psychological training can be used to moderate personality traits as well as juvenile delinquency.