Ozdemir, MunevverEruyar, SeydaYazici, HikmetTan, Yi Wen2024-02-232024-02-2320221162-9088https://doi.org/10.1016/j.erap.2021.100747https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12452/11867Introduction. - Despite well-established evidence on the relationship between social support and post traumatic growth (PTG), there remains a paucity of evidence regarding the mechanism that underlie this relationship. Objective. - This study examined the relationship between social support and PTG, while exploring self compassion as an intermediatory factor in this association. Method. - A cross-sectional study with 447 college students was conducted in Trabzon, Turkey. The data were analyzed using Structural Equation Modelling (SEM). Results. - Results indicated that perceived social support and self-compassion were associated with PTG. Furthermore, a significant indirect effect between social support and PTG via self-compassion emerged. Conclusion. - Based on the study findings, tailored intervention programs targeting self-compassion and perceived social support in trauma-exposed young adults may be useful for promoting posttraumatic growth.(c) 2021 Published by Elsevier Masson SAS.eninfo:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccessPosttraumatic GrowthSelf-CompassionSocial SupportYoung AdultsArticle7232-s2.0-85126529589Q4WOS:000779900400001Q410.1016/j.erap.2021.100747