The Mediating Role of Self-Forgiveness in the Relationship between Perceived Social Support and Adjustment to Divorce

ABSTRACT

The aim of the research was to determine the predictive strength of perceived social support on divorce adjustment process, and the mediating role of self-forgiveness in this predictive relationship. In line with this, the hypothetical structural model was tested with a total of 150 individuals who were divorced or in the legal divorce process. The findings showed that perceived social support positively predicted divorce adjustment at high levels, positive and negative attitudes of self-forgiveness did not significantly predict divorce adjustment, and additionally, they did not function as mediating variables in the prediction of divorce adjustment by perceived social support. The fit indices of the tested model revealed good level of fit. The findings were discussed within the framework of the relevant literature and the cultural context.

KEYWORDS:

• Self-forgiveness
• social support
• divorce adjustment
• structural equation modeling

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