The mediating role of social support in the relationship between spirituality and post-traumatic growth

The main purpose of this study is to determine the mediating role of social support in the relationship between spirituality and post-traumatic growth. Additionaly, the study investigates post-traumatic growth with socio-demographic variables (gender, age, marital status and education level). The research employs a quantitative method using a correlational survey model. Data were collected through the "Personel Information Form", the "Spiritual Orientation Scale", the "Multidimensional Perceived Social Support Scale" and "Post-Traumatic Growth Inventory". The sample consisted of 415 participants, including 306 females and 109 males. The findings indicate that there are moderate and statistically significant relationships between spirituality, perceived social support, and post-traumatic growth. Mediation analysis results showed that social support partially mediates the relationship between spirituality and post-traumatic growth.