Relationship between primary maladaptive schema with the identity crisis of third and fourth base students of high school in Sirjan city

This study aimed to determine the relationship between early maladaptive schemas and crises in students who are studying the third and fourth-grade high school students in Sirjan. This study is a kind of correlational study. The statistical population covers all third and fourth-grade high school students in Sirjan. Cluster random sampling was used to select ۱۵۰ students (۸۰ girls and ۷۰ boys). The short form of Young's Schema Questionnaire (SQ-SF) and personal identity questionnaire were used for measurement. Pearson correlation coefficient and multivariate analysis of variance were utilized to analyze data. The results indicated that there is a positive correlation between the identity crisis and initial maladaptive schemas (r = ۰.۴۵, p = ۰.۰۰۱). Identity crisis causes a major disorder to adolescents' personal adaptability, social relationships, academic and career advancement.