Emotional self-regulation prediction based on family communication processes and resilience in students

Emotional self-regulation refers to processes in which individuals are affected by their emotions and, according to this process, it is determined how the person experiences and expresses emotions. Accordingly, the present study aimed to predict emotional self-regulation based on family communication processes and student resilience. The research method was descriptivecorrelational. One hundred and fifty people were selected by random sampling method from all students of Payam Noor University in Babol. To measure the variables, Samani family communication process questionnaire (2008), Conner & Davison resilience scale (2003) and emotional self-regulation strategies Mars (2007) were used. The results of multiple regression analysis showed that among components of family communication processes, four components of decision making and problem solving, communication skills, coping skills and religious beliefs, and the resilience component, there is a significant correlation with the emotional self-regulation of students. Regarding the findings of this research, based on the prediction of emotional selfregulation based on family communication processes and resilience of students, it is suggested that appropriate strategies and methods be developed to improve family communication processes and increase tolerance of distress with the help of family counselors and psychologists.