Studying the self- discrepancy of students in different species of family in process model and family content

Abstract

The aim of the present study was to study the effect of family dimensions in family process and content model (FPC Model) on self discrepancy of college students in Shiraz University and Uromiey University. The sample includes 660 college students(274 girls and 386 boys),who all filled out the Self-report Family Process Scale(SFP Scale), Self-report Family content Scale(SFC Scale),and Self Discrepancy Scale. The findings indicated that Three domains of the FPC Model(process, content, and context) predicted Actual-Ideal discrepancy, family Actual-ought discrepancy and social Actual-ought discrepancy significanty.Also the results revealed that were significant differences between Shiraz University students and Uromiey University student in Ideal and Ought self discrepancy.Indeed, the study showed a contextual difference in self discrepancy.Also the findings indicated that family religious differences are an effective factor for level of self discrepancy.