RT - Journal Article T1 - Comparison of Locus of Control, Coping Style and Irrational Beliefs in Prostitutes and Non-Delinquent Women JF - ijpcp YR - 2007 JO - ijpcp VO - 13 IS - 3 UR - http://ijpcp.iums.ac.ir/article-1-273-en.html SP - 272 EP - 279 K1 - prostitutes K1 - coping styles K1 - locus of control K1 - irrational believes AB - AbstractObjectives: The objective of this study was to identify and determine coping styles, locus of control, and irrational beliefs in prostitutes in comparison with normal women. Method: In this cross-sectional study, 60 subjects (30 prostitutes and 30 normal women) participated by filling out Rotter's Locus of Control Scale, Moos and Biling's Coping Style Questionnaire, and Johnn's Irrational Beliefs Questionnaire. Prostitutes were selected based on convenient sampling and normal women were selected from vocational school students. Both groups were matched by age and edu- cational level. Collected data were analyzed using t-test and c2 test. Results: The results showed no significant correlation between locus of control and delinquency. Coping styles focused on problem solving and rational beliefs were similar in both groups. However, prostitutes relied on emotional coping style in stressful situations more frequently than non-delinquent women did (p LA eng UL http://ijpcp.iums.ac.ir/article-1-273-en.html M3 ER -