Relationship between frustration, mental health and metacognition with high-risk behaviors in adolescents

The perceived risk of adolescents as an expected condition of this age group is not necessary as a deviant behavior for prevention. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between disappointment, mental health and meta-cognition with high-risk behaviors in adolescents (Zahedan Red Crescent Centr). Material & Method: This descriptive correlation study was carried out in the Red Crescent Center of Zahedan in 1396. The population of the study was 1730 and the sample size was estimated using 150 Morgan table with available sampling method. Despair, mental health, metacognition and high risk behaviors were used to collect data. Data were analyzed by using correlation and regression tests in SPSS19 software.

The results of this study showed that disability, mental health, and meta-cognition were moderate in adolescents. Pearson test results showed that there was a significant relationship between disappointment and high risk behaviors (P ≤ 0.01). There was a significant relationship between mental health dimensions of anxiety and insomnia (direct and positive) and suicidal tendencies (reverse and negative) with high risk behaviors (P ≤ 0.01). Also, there was a significant relationship between metacognitive dimensions of positive beliefs (direct and positive) and self-knowledge (reverse and negative) with high risk behaviors (P ≤ 0.01).

The results of this study showed that there is a significant correlation between disappointment, mental health and metacognition. Prevention provides a rational solution for psychosocial and social safety. Prevention of high-risk behaviors is easier, less costly and more effective than treatment.