Abstract:

This study focuses on the relationship between psychological resilience and psychological well-being. The purpose of the study is to determine how the psychological resilience levels of psychologists working in penitentiary institutions affect their psychological well-being. The data used within the scope of the research were obtained through a questionnaire from 228 psychologists working in different Penitentiary Institutions in Turkey. After the validity and reliability analyzes, multiple linear regression analysis was used in hypothesis testing. As a result of the study, it was determined that all psychological resilience dimensions had a positive and significant effect on psychological well-being. In this context, perception of self, perception of future, structured style, social competence, family cohesion and social resources dimensions of psychological resilience positively and significantly affect the psychological well-being of psychologists. Within the scope of difference analysis, it was determined that the psychological well-being of the psychologists differed according to gender, marital status, age and tenure, but did not differ according to educational level. This research provides evidence that psychological resilience can be an important factor in increasing the psychological well-being of psychologists working under difficult conditions in penitentiary institutions in Turkey.

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