The research on the relationship between the sexistattitudes and belief in a just world in the context ofthe legitimacy of the physical violence againstwomen in the marriage

Aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between the sexist attitudes and belief in a just world in the context of the legitimacy of the physical violence against women in marital relationship. The literature review and survey methodologies have both been used. The survey was responded by 208 participants in total of which 105 are male and 103 are female. Factors influencing the legitimization of physical violence against women in marriage are explained within the scope of sexist attitudes and belief in a just world. The relationship between belief in a just world in the context of the legitimacy of the physical violence against women in the marriage has not been examined in previous studies. In this regard, this research would be referred by future studies. According to the results obtained, global belief in a just world and hostile sexism have a significant effect on legitimizing the physical violence against women in the marriage. As global belief in a just world and hostile sexism increase, the legitimacy of physical violence against women in marriage increases.