The Prediction of Emotional Creativity based on Family functioning with mediating role of coping styles

The purpose of this study was predict emotional creativity based on family functioning with mediating role of coping styles using path analysis. Research method has been discussed the relationship between the variables using correlational test. Statistical society consisted students of second secondary eleventh grade studying in Isfahan the academic year 93-94whilethe sampling method was Multi-stage random cluster of girls and boys schools. The instruments included Averill emotional creativity questionnaire (1999), McMaster Family Function Dimensions Questionnaire (1983), Endler and Parker Coping Style Questionnaire (1990) and the data obtained were analyzed using path analysis. The path analysis, preformed via LISREL software, showed that the components of Family Functioning could predict students' emotional creativity at P <0.05. In detail, problem-solving, behavior control and overall performance components had direct and indirect effect on emotional creativity positively. In regard of mediation role the results showed that. The dimensions of avoidance-focused style and problem -focused style (of coping style) had a mediating role between family functioning and emotional creativity. These results compel us to be aware of the importance of the family functioning and coping styles on emotional creativity of students. A greater concentrate on coping style (i.e. avoidance-focused style and problem -focused style) and proper family functioning (i.e. problem-solving, behavior control and overall performance components) could improve emotional creativity among students.