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Sadat Masjedi F, Toloue Asghari M, Argha N, Ezatpanah Latifi F, Hosni Hanzaei E. (2025). Multi Group Analysis (MGA) Investigating the Relationship Between Decision-Making Styles and Personal Growth with the Mediating Role of Emotional Intelligence Among Young Boys and Girls. Iranian Journal of Educational Sociology. 8(2),
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Fateme Sadat Masjedi1 
, Mahlagha Toloue Asghari2 , Narges Argha3 , Fatemeh Ezatpanah Latifi4 , Elahe Hosni Hanzaei5
, Mahlagha Toloue Asghari2 , Narges Argha3 , Fatemeh Ezatpanah Latifi4 , Elahe Hosni Hanzaei5
1- 1. Department of Clinical Psychology, Allameh Tabataba'i University, Tehran, Iran. fa.masjedi@gmail.com. 0009-0009-3173-6655
2- 2. Department of Counseling, Roudehen Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran. mahlaghaasghari@gmail.com. 0009000729107601
3- 3. Department of Psychology, Mohaghegh Ardebili university, Ardebil, Iran
4- 4. Department of Clinical Psychology, Andimeshk Branch, Islamic Azad University, Andimeshk, Iran. fatima69.lotfi@gmail.com
5- 5. Department of Clinical Psychology, Naein Branch, Islamic Azad University, Naein, Iran. http://Email:elahehosni.h@gmail.com. 0009-0004-2186-4016. Contact number: 09137474525
2- 2. Department of Counseling, Roudehen Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran. mahlaghaasghari@gmail.com. 0009000729107601
3- 3. Department of Psychology, Mohaghegh Ardebili university, Ardebil, Iran
4- 4. Department of Clinical Psychology, Andimeshk Branch, Islamic Azad University, Andimeshk, Iran. fatima69.lotfi@gmail.com
5- 5. Department of Clinical Psychology, Naein Branch, Islamic Azad University, Naein, Iran. http://Email:elahehosni.h@gmail.com. 0009-0004-2186-4016. Contact number: 09137474525
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Purpose: Adolescents must make crucial decisions that pertain to personal matters and life choices, marking a significant phase in their development. This study aims to explore how decision-making styles and personal growth are correlated, with emotional intelligence playing a mediating role, in both young males and females.
Methods and Materials: The current study utilized a descriptive-correlational research design and cross-sectional research method, employing structural equation modeling (SEM) and multi-group analysis. The research was conducted on male and female students in Tehran from October to November 2023, with a statistical population consisting of all students in the city during that time frame. A group of 178 students was selected using a multi-stage cluster sampling method in a statistical study. The research utilized the General Decision Making Style Questionnaire (GDMS), Personal Growth Initiative Scale-II (PGIS-II), and Bar-On Emotional Quotient Inventory (EQ-i) as research instruments. The data collected was analyzed using SPSS version 27 for descriptive statistics. We utilized path analysis and Multi-Group Analysis (MGA) with SmartPLS version 4 software. The study considered a p-value of 0.05.
Findings: According to the research findings, making rational decisions had a beneficial impact on personal growth through the variable of self-regard (D = 0.280, P = 0.011). Similarly, spontaneous decision-making had a detrimental effect on taking action for Personal Growth through the variable of self-regard (D = -0.178, P = 0.020). "Simultaneously, spontaneous decision-making negatively impacted the willingness to take action for personal growth because of the Happiness factor (D = -0.213, P = 0.045)."
Conclusion: The findings of this research indicate that the decision-making styles of participants affect their emotional intelligence, and this impact varies between males and females. The research results show that the spontaneous decision-making style hinders the emotional intelligence components in both girls and boys, and only the rational decision-making style positively influences the personal growth of young individuals. Furthermore, emotional intelligence acts as a mediator, increasing motivation for Personal Growth in boys while decreasing it in girls.
Methods and Materials: The current study utilized a descriptive-correlational research design and cross-sectional research method, employing structural equation modeling (SEM) and multi-group analysis. The research was conducted on male and female students in Tehran from October to November 2023, with a statistical population consisting of all students in the city during that time frame. A group of 178 students was selected using a multi-stage cluster sampling method in a statistical study. The research utilized the General Decision Making Style Questionnaire (GDMS), Personal Growth Initiative Scale-II (PGIS-II), and Bar-On Emotional Quotient Inventory (EQ-i) as research instruments. The data collected was analyzed using SPSS version 27 for descriptive statistics. We utilized path analysis and Multi-Group Analysis (MGA) with SmartPLS version 4 software. The study considered a p-value of 0.05.
Findings: According to the research findings, making rational decisions had a beneficial impact on personal growth through the variable of self-regard (D = 0.280, P = 0.011). Similarly, spontaneous decision-making had a detrimental effect on taking action for Personal Growth through the variable of self-regard (D = -0.178, P = 0.020). "Simultaneously, spontaneous decision-making negatively impacted the willingness to take action for personal growth because of the Happiness factor (D = -0.213, P = 0.045)."
Conclusion: The findings of this research indicate that the decision-making styles of participants affect their emotional intelligence, and this impact varies between males and females. The research results show that the spontaneous decision-making style hinders the emotional intelligence components in both girls and boys, and only the rational decision-making style positively influences the personal growth of young individuals. Furthermore, emotional intelligence acts as a mediator, increasing motivation for Personal Growth in boys while decreasing it in girls.
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Received: 2024/12/16 | Accepted: 2025/07/1 | Published: 2025/07/1
Received: 2024/12/16 | Accepted: 2025/07/1 | Published: 2025/07/1
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