Investigation of Maladjustment based on Achieved, Moratorium, Foreclosed and Diffusion Identity Statuses

The present study aimed to investigate maladjustment based on identity status among students of the University of Tehran.

In a descriptive-correlation and retrospective study, 107 male college students at the University of Tehran were selected by convenience sampling method. The extended objective measure of ego identity status and MMPI-2 college Maladjustment (Mt) scale were used for data collection. The obtained data were processed by using ANOVA with SPSS V. 22.

Findings indicated significant differences among achieved, moratorium, foreclosed, and diffused identity statuses (P<0.05). Also, there is a significant difference between diffused and achieved identity statuses. Individuals with diffused identity status have a higher level of maladjustment than individuals of other identity statuses.

According to the findings of the present study, individuals without identity exploration and commitment are more vulnerable to maladjustment behaviors. So these students need psychological intervention.