Abstract:
In order to identify factors affecting aggressive behaviors among abandoned women, the present study addresses the mediatory role of resiliency in the relationship between cognitive emotion regulation and impulsivity. The research sample included 210 abandoned women. Cognitive emotion regulation inventory, resiliency scale, and impulsivity scales were used to collect the data. The collected data were analyzed by SPSS using correlation matrix. To determine the correspondence between the proposed model and the observed data, synchronous sequential multiple regressions was used based on stages developed by Baron and Kenny. The results of data analysis indicated that 1) Positive refocusing and planning as components of cognitive emotion regulation were negative predictors of impulsivity while blaming others was found to be a positive predictor of impulsivity. 2) Positive refocusing, planning, positive evaluation, and a broader view were found to be positive predictors of resiliency. 3) The mediating role of resiliency in the relationship between positive refocusing, planning, and impulsivity was confirmed. It was also noted that blaming others is directly associated with impulsivity; without being mediated by resiliency. These findings suggest that the use of positive cognitive emotion regulation strategies by one’s increased resiliency in difficult life situations would reduce impulsive behaviors.
