KMAN Publication Inc. (KMANPUB) Applied Family Therapy Journal (AFTJ) 3041-8798 6 Serial Number 25 2025 01 01 Modeling the Structural Relationships of Adolescent Self-Control within the Family Environment: The Mediating Role of Rumination and the Influence of Parenting Styles, Family Emotional Support, and Cognitive Flexibility Modeling the Structural Relationships of Adolescent Self-Control within the Family Environment: The Mediating Role of Rumination and the Influence of Parenting Styles, Family Emotional Support, and Cognitive Flexibility 61 69 10.61838/kman.aftj.6.1.7 EN Journal Article 2024 09 15 <p><strong>Objective:</strong> This study aims to examine the structural model of adolescent self-control within the family context, focusing on the contributions of parenting styles, family emotional support, and cognitive flexibility, with rumination as a mediating factor.</p> <p><strong>Methods and Materials: </strong>Using a correlational design, this study targeted a population of adolescents aged 12–18 years attending urban schools in Azarshahr, Iran, in 2023. A sample of 385 adolescents was selected via multi-stage cluster sampling. Data were collected using validated instruments: the Parenting Styles Questionnaire (Darling &amp; Toyokawa, 1997), Family Emotional Support Scale (Pierce, Sarason, &amp; Sarason, 1991), Cognitive Flexibility Scale (Dennis &amp; Vander Wal, 2010), and Rumination Response Scale (Nolen-Hoeksema &amp; Morrow, 1991). Data analysis was conducted using SmartPLS software, applying structural equation modeling (SEM) to test the hypothesized model.</p> <p><strong>Findings: </strong>The findings revealed significant direct effects of parenting styles, family emotional support, and cognitive flexibility on adolescent self-control (p &lt; .05, effect size = .2). Rumination significantly mediated the relationships between these factors and self-control, underscoring its role within this dynamic.</p> <p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The results indicate that fostering positive parenting styles, supportive family environments, and flexible cognitive abilities can enhance adolescent self-control, with reduced rumination serving as a beneficial mediator. This model highlights the potential of family-centered approaches in promoting adolescent self-regulation.</p> https://journals.kmanpub.com/index.php/aftj/article/download/3348/5344