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Examining the Mediating Role of Self-Compassion in the Relationship Between Family Health and Post-Traumatic Growth in Adults

Yetişkinlerde Aile Sağlığı ve Travma Sonrası Büyüme Arasındaki İlişkide Öz Şefkatin Aracı Rolünün İncelenmesi

Gül Kır Kara(HASAN KALYONCU ÜNİVERSİTESİ)0000-0002-8379-8315
Şükrü Uğuz(ÇAĞ ÜNİVERSİTESİ)0000-0001-7940-2165
Pages
1–11
Publication Date
2025-07-27
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Findings revealed a significant positive relationship between family health and post-traumatic growth.

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Objective & Hypothesis:This study examined the mediating role of self-compassion in the relationship between family health and post-traumatic growth in adults.
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Key Findings & Data:Data were collected from 281 participants aged between 18 and 65 who had experienced at least one traumatic life event.
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Conclusion & Impact:Findings revealed a significant positive relationship between family health and post-traumatic growth.
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⚙️Variables:Aile Sağlığı · Travma Sonrası Büyüme · Öz Şefkat

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This study examined the mediating role of self-compassion in the relationship between family health and post-traumatic growth in adults. Data were collected from 281 participants aged between 18 and 65 who had experienced at least one traumatic life event. The study utilized the Family Health Scale, the Post-Traumatic Growth Inventory, and the Short Form of the Self-Compassion Scale. Findings revealed a significant positive relationship between family health and post-traumatic growth. Moreover, self-compassion was found to significantly mediate this relationship. High levels of self-compassion contributed to individuals’ positive evaluation of their post-traumatic experiences. These results highlight the importance of both healthy family environments and self-compassion in fostering positive psychological development following trauma.

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Bu araştırmada, yetişkin bireylerde aile sağlığı ile travma sonrası büyüme arasındaki ilişkide öz şefkatin aracı rolü incelenmiştir. 18-65 yaş arası, travmatik bir yaşam olayı deneyimlemiş 281 katılımcıdan veri toplanmıştır. Araştırmada Sağlıklı Aile Ölçeği, Travma Sonrası Büyüme Envanteri ve Öz Şefkat Ölçeği Kısa Formu kullanılmıştır. Bulgular, aile sağlığı ile travma sonrası büyüme arasında pozitif ve anlamlı bir ilişki olduğunu göstermiştir. Ayrıca öz şefkatin, bu iki değişken arasındaki ilişkide anlamlı bir aracı rol oynadığı tespit edilmiştir. Öz şefkat düzeyinin yüksekliği, bireylerin travma sonrası yaşantılarını daha olumlu değerlendirmelerine katkı sağlamaktadır. Bu sonuçlar, sağlıklı aile ortamlarının ve öz şefkatin, bireylerin travma sonrası olumlu gelişimlerini desteklemede önemli faktörler olduğunu ortaya koymaktadır.

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Kara, G. K., Uğuz, Ş. (2025). Examining the Mediating Role of Self-Compassion in the Relationship Between Family Health and Post-Traumatic Growth in Adults. Uluslararası Davranış, Sürdürülebilirlik ve Yönetim Dergisi, Cilt: 12 Sayı: 22, 1–11. https://doi.org/10.71444/jobesam.1695240

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