Investigating psychological resilience of Roma adolescents in izmir according to perceived social support, sense of humor, and social connectedness levels

In this study, resilience of Roma adolescents in Izmir were investigated through the levels of perceived social support, social connectedness and humor use. The sample of the study was consisted of 205 students attending to middle and high schools in 2016-2017 academic year, Izmir, Konak. While collecting data, Ego Resilience Scale, Perceived Social Support Scale, Adolescent Humor Scale, Social Connectedness Scale and Demographical Information Form which was developed by the researcher were used. Data was analyzed with multiple regression analysis. Findings of the study revealed that, perceived social support from teachers, social connectedness and humor levels of Roma adolescents were significant and positive predictors of their resilience levels. Nevertheless, perceived social support from family and peers did not predict the resilience level significantly.