ISSN: 1308-6200 | Publisher: Kültür Ajans 

Karadeniz International Scientific Journal

This is an internationally refereed social science journal that is published every three months (quarterly) in electronic-based and print-based since 2009. The journal publishes four issues each year (March, June, September, and December).

The publication language of this journal is Turkish, English, or Russian.

This is an open-access journal. Therefore, all issues and articles published so far can be accessed free of charge from the journal's website.

 

Issue 58
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THE PREDICTIVE ROLE OF FEAR ON PSYCHOLOGICAL RESILIENCE: BELIEF IN A JUST WORLD AND TOLERANCE FOR DISTRESS

Dilara KAZANCI

Berna AKÇINAR

The aim of this study was to investigate the predictive role of fear on individuals' psychological resilience and the relationships between belief in a just world and the capacity to tolerate distress. The sample of the study consisted of 300 participants (226 women, 74 men) aged between 18 and 66. A relational screening model was used in the study. The scales used in the study were The Fear of COVID-19 Scale, The Distress Tolerance Scale, and The Belief in a Just World Scale. The ethics commission approval required to conduct the study was obtained. The data of the study were analyzed with the SPSS 22.0 software. Independent groups t-test and regression analysis were used in the study. According to the data obtained from the study, individuals' levels of fear significantly predicted their levels of psychological resilience in a negative direction. On the other hand, individuals' capacity to tolerate distress significantly predicts their psychological resilience levels in a positive direction. The finding that the role of general just world belief on psychological well-being was negative contrary to expectations was interpreted as the chaotic nature of the pandemic and what was witnessed during this period may cause cognitive conflict in individuals with just world belief. Further research on this subject is recommended. It was observed that the psychological resilience levels of the participants differed according to gender and marital status. Men have higher levels of psychological resilience than women. It was observed that the psychological resilience levels of married participants were higher than single participants. The results of the study were discussed within the scope of the relevant literature and recommendations were made.

Keywords: Fear, Psychological resilience, Capacity to tolerate distress, Belief in a just world, Pandemic

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