Structural analysis the effect of decision making styles on students' addiction preparedness by mediating cognitive emotion regulation

Objectives: The explanation of the structural relationships of the decision making styles on the preparation of addiction in the student's academic period is considered by considering the role of the mediating role of the cognitive management strategy of excitement.  Method: The present study is based on the purpose of the application, and in terms of data collection method, The statistical population of the new entrance students was Tehran University. Using multistage cluster sampling, 610 students were selected. The instruments used included questionnaire of decision making styles (DMSQ), cognitive emotion regulation (CERQ) and addiction preparedness. Data analysis was performed using structural equation modeling (method of partial least square). Measurement model (Cronbach's alpha, composite reliability, convergent validity, and discriminant validity) and structural model (significant coefficients, factor loadings and the coefficients of determination) were evaluated. Results: The cognitive strategy of excitement suggests reducing addiction; but decision-making styles have led to a reduction in cognitive management of student excitement, resulting in an increase in addiction. Conclusion: This study focuses on the importance of development of cognitive emotion management, which can be considered as an effective strategy in the perilous and academic periods.