The Relationship between Online Interaction and Resilience: The Mediating Role of Online Social Support

The aim of the study was to determine the mediating role of coping strategies in the relationship between intensity of trauma resulting from the loss of a child and posttraumatic growth (PTG). The study included a group of 76 persons who regarded the loss of a child as a traumatic event. The majority (55.3%) of respondents were women. The age of the participants ranged from 18 to 62 years ( M = 35.88; SD = 9.52). A visual scale to measure intensity of trauma was used, and the Polish versions of the Posttraumatic Growth Inventory and Coping Inventory (Brief-Cope). The subjects revealed PTG, primarily in terms of appreciating of life and relating to others. Seeking social support, both emotional and instrumental, plays a mediating role between the intensity of trauma and PTG. Encouraging people who have experienced trauma to seek social support may not only enable adaptation to the situation but also contribute to the occurrence of PTG.

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Examining the Relationship Between Pain Catastrophizing and Suicide Risk in Patients with Rheumatic Disease: the Mediating Role of Depression, Perceived Social Support, and Perceived Burdensomeness

International Journal of Behavioral Medicine ◽

10.1007/s12529-017-9648-1 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 24 (4) ◽

pp. 501-512 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

Eun -Jung Shim ◽

Yeong Wook Song ◽

Seung-Hee Park ◽

Kwang-Min Lee ◽

Dong Jin Go ◽

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Keyword(s):

Social Support ◽

Rheumatic Disease ◽

Suicide Risk ◽

Perceived Social Support ◽

Pain Catastrophizing ◽

Perceived Burdensomeness ◽

Mediating Role ◽

The Relationship

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Effect of Hope on Resilience in Adolescents: Social Support and Social Connectedness as Mediators

Journal of Positive School Psychology ◽

10.47602/jpsp.v5i2.283 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 5 (2) ◽

pp. 136-147

Author(s):

İlhan Cicek

Keyword(s):

Social Support ◽

High School Students ◽

Social Connectedness ◽

School Students ◽

Mediating Role ◽

Resilience Scale ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Study Participants ◽

The Relationship

The purpose of this study was to investigate the mediating role of social support and social connectedness between hope and resilience in adolescents. A total of 413 high school students (57.1% girls; M= 17.31, SD= 1.61) participated in the study. Participants completed the Children’s Hope Scale (CHS), Brief Resilience Scale (BRS), Brief Perceived Social Support Questionnaire (BPSSQ), and Social Connectedness Scale (SCS). The results showed that there was a positive significant correlation between social support, resilience, social connectedness, and hope. In addition, according to the gender variable, it is seen that the resilience and hope scores of the boys are significantly higher than the girls. On the other hand, no significant difference was found in social connectedness and social support in terms of gender. The results mediation analysis showed that hope significantly and positively predicted social connectedness, social support, and resilience. Also, social connectedness positively and significantly predicted social support, and social support was a significant predictor of resilience. Most importantly, social support and social connectedness acted as mediating roles in the relationship between hope and resilience. These results suggest that social connectedness and social support are two important sources in developing resilience. This has important implications for research and practice.

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