Abstract:

The aim of this study examining the mediating role of perceived social support in the relationship between object relations and posttraumatic growth levels of young adults aged 18-35. The sample of the study consisted of 257 (%76,9) women, 77 (%23,1) men 334 participants. The relational screening model and the snowball sampling method was used. Participants, completed Bell Object Relations and Reality Assessment Scale (BORRTI), Posttraumatic Growth Scale (PTGI), Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS) and the Sociodemographic information form prepared by researchers. SPSS 25,00 Program was used for the statistical data analysis. In the data analysis phase, analysis of mediating variables analysis (PROCESS) and Pearson correlation analysis were conducted. According to the findings obtained from the study, it was determined that perceived social support played a mediating role in the relationship between object relations and posttraumatic growth.

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