Abstract:

The aim of this study is to determine the mediating effect of self-recovery power between perceived social support and positive emotion variable. This research was conducted according to the mixed metod design. The sample of the study was determined with the appropriate sampling method. Quantitative data from 314 individuals from different provinces of Turkey and the qualitative data were obtained from nine persons. The data in the study were obtained by personal information form, semi-structured interview form, Multidimensional Perceived Social Support Scale, Short Version of Resilience Scale and Positive Negative Emotion Scale. Quantitative data were analyzed using SPSS 26 and AMOS 24 programs, and qualitative data were analyzed by content analysis method. As a result of the analysis, it was determined that the relationship between positive emotion and perceived social support had a full mediating role in the self-recovery power. In addition, in the analysis of qualitative data, it was observed that the themes of the participants' family life, private life, work life, emotions and coping strategies were obtained. In line with the results of the study, researchers may be recommended to develop intervention programs that may be effective in increasing individuals' positive emotion levels and to conduct studies to test their effectiveness.

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