The relationship between social comparison and emotional self-efficacy levels in adolescents

In this study, an answer to the question is "Is there a significant relationship between social comparison and emotional self-efficacy levels in adolescents?''. In the study, an information form (questionnaire is more appropriate) which was formed by the researcher was used to obtain information about the participants' gender, age, number of siblings, education level of mother and father,, parents' professions, economic status, school achievement perception, self-harm idea and life satisfaction. In order to measure the social comparison levels of adolescents, Social Comparison Scale developed by Gilbert and Trent (Alan and Gilbert 1995) which was adapted to Turkish by Şahin, Durak and Şahin and Emotional Self-Efficacy Scale, which was prepared by Kirk, Schutte and Hine (2008) andadapted to Turkish by Totan, İkiz and Karaca (2010), were used. Confirmatory factor analysis and item analysis (item total correlation and Cronbach Alpha) were used for the reliability and validity studies of the scales in the study. According to the findings, Social Comparison Scale is a reliable and valid scale with 17 items and one dimensional structure. Emotional Self-Efficacy Scale is a reliable and valid scale with 28 items and 4 dimensional structures. In Edremit, Tuşba and İpekyolu districts of Van,570 students from the secondary schools were participated in the study. 52.5% of these participants were female and 47.5% were male. According to the findings; There was a positive correlation between social comparison levels and emotional self-efficacy levels in adolescents. It was found that the level of social comparison was higher in among males. In addition, the average of the use of emotional self-efficacy as a supportive of thinking is higher in males. According to another finding, it was found that social comparison levels of adolescents significantly predict emotional self-efficacy; social satisfaction level and emotional self-efficacy in the relationship between the satisfaction of life satisfaction has been found to contribute significantly. At the end of the study, the findings were discussed with the literature and suggestions were made to the researchers, teachers and psychological counselors who wanted to work in these areas. Key words Social Comparison, Self-Efficacy, Emotional Self-Efficiency, Puberty.