Modeling Wisdom Based on Cognitive Abilities and FamilyAtmosphere with the Mediating Role of Emotion Regulationamong University Students
Keywords:
Wisdom, Cognitive Abilities, Family Atmosphere, Emotion Regulation, StudentsAbstract
Objective: The aim of this study was to model wisdom in university students based on cognitive
abilities and family atmosphere, with the mediating role of emotion regulation.
Methods and Materials: This applied study used a descriptive-correlational design within the
framework of structural equation modeling (SEM). The statistical population comprised all male
and female university students in Shahrekord during the 2024–2025 academic year. Following
Stevens’ rule of 15 participants per indicator, a sample size of 510 was determined and selected
using available and random sampling. Data were collected through four standardized instruments:
Ardelt's Three-Dimensional Wisdom Scale (2003), Nejati's Cognitive Abilities Scale (2013), HillBurns Family Atmosphere Scale (1964), and Garnefski and Kraaij's Cognitive Emotion Regulation
Questionnaire (2001). Data were analyzed using SPSS-26 and Amos-24.
Findings: The results revealed that cognitive abilities had both a direct effect (β=0.11, p<0.01) and
an indirect effect through emotion regulation (β=0.06, p<0.01) on wisdom. Family atmosphere also
had significant direct (β=0.11, p<0.01) and indirect effects (β=0.03, p<0.01) on wisdom.
Furthermore, cognitive abilities (β=0.26, p<0.01) and family atmosphere (β=0.16, p<0.01) were
both positively associated with emotion regulation, which in turn showed a direct effect on wisdom
(β=0.14, p<0.01). Model fit indices (CFI=1, GFI=1, AGFI=0.98, RMSEA=0.039) confirmed that
the proposed model had a good fit with the data.
Conclusion: The findings suggest that wisdom among students is significantly influenced by both
cognitive capacities and the emotional quality of the family environment, with emotion regulation
serving as a meaningful mediator. Educational planners and psychological counselors are advised
to focus on strengthening cognitive skills, improving family interactions, and teaching emotional
regulation strategies to promote wisdom development in student populations.
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