The Mediating Role of Intellectual Beliefs on the Effect of Family Communication Patterns on Academic Self- handicapping

Self- handicapping has many consequences and can cause adverse effects on the educational system of any country. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between Self- handicapping and family communication (conversation and conformity orientation) with mediating role of intellectual beliefs in girls and boys students from high schools in Shiraz. For this purpose, 400 students were randomly selected by using multi stage cluster sampling method who filled out questionnaires of family communication patterns (Richie & Fitzpatrick, 1994), Self-handicapping scale (Jones & Rhodewalt, 1982) and intellectual beliefs scale (Dupey Rat & Marine, 2005). Data evaluated using multiple regression analysis with synchronized method based on baron and Kenny (1989). Results demonstrated that conversational orientation had negatively direct effect (β=-0/15, P