Introduction: This study was conducted in order to compare the copying strategies and personality styles in depressed and non-depressed dormitory students. Method: 215 female students living in Iran University Medical Science’s dormitory were selected by random cluster sampling method. Billings and Moos copying strategies questioner, NEOPI-R personality styles, and Beck depression interview were administrated. Data were analyzed using linear regression and variance analysis. Results: Depressed students used more problem solving, cognitive assessment and somatization (physical control) comparing to non-depressed students. On the other hand, there was significant difference between two groups of depressed and non-depressed students. Conclusion: There is relationship between copying strategies and personality traits of neurosis, extroversion and openness to experiments, and depression.
Farzin Rad B., (2010). Comparison of copying strategies and personality styles in depressed and non-depressed students. International Journal of Behavioral Sciences, 4(1), 17-21.
MLA
Farzin Rad B.. "Comparison of copying strategies and personality styles in depressed and non-depressed students". International Journal of Behavioral Sciences, 4, 1, 2010, 17-21.
HARVARD
Farzin Rad B., (2010). 'Comparison of copying strategies and personality styles in depressed and non-depressed students', International Journal of Behavioral Sciences, 4(1), pp. 17-21.
VANCOUVER
Farzin Rad B., Comparison of copying strategies and personality styles in depressed and non-depressed students. International Journal of Behavioral Sciences, 2010; 4(1): 17-21.