Psychological Variables Predicting Remarriage Intention After Spousal Loss/Divorce

Abstract

This study was conducted to examine the psychological variables that predict the remarriage intention of individuals who have experienced spousal loss (divorce or the death of a spouse). The sample of the study consists of 353 individuals over the age of 18 who have been married at least once in their lives and have experienced marital loss. The data were collected through online methods using a Personal Information Form, the Marriage Scale, the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support, the Riverside Life Satisfaction Scale, and the Social and Emotional Loneliness Scale for Adults. Multiple Linear Regression Analysis was used to analyze the collected data. The research findings indicate that attitudes toward marriage are the strongest predictor of remarriage intention. Furthermore, it was determined that age, gender, current relationship status, and the desire for marriage are also significant predictors of remarriage intention. Conversely, life satisfaction, loneliness level, and perceived social support were not found to significantly predict remarriage intention. The results reveal that remarriage intention is a complex process and is closely related to the attitudes an individual develops toward the institution of marriage.

Keywords

• Yeniden Evlenme Niyeti
• Boşanma
• Eşin Vefatı
• Evlilik Tutumu
• Psikolojik Değişkenler.

Eş Kaybı/Eşinden Boşanma Sonrası Yeniden Evlenme Niyetini Yordayan Psikolojik Değişkenler

Abstract

Bu çalışma, eş kaybı (boşanma veya eşin vefatı) yaşamış bireylerin yeniden evlenme niyetlerini yordayan psikolojik değişkenleri incelemek amacıyla gerçekleştirilmiştir. Araştırmanın örneklemini, hayatı boyunca en az bir kez evlenmiş ve evlilik kaybı deneyimlemiş, 18 yaş üstü 353 birey oluşturmaktadır. Veriler, çevrimiçi yöntemlerle Kişisel Bilgi Formu, Evlilik Ölçeği, Çok Boyutlu Algılanan Sosyal Destek Ölçeği, Riverside Yaşam Doyumu Ölçeği ve Yetişkinler için Sosyal ve Duygusal Yalnızlık Ölçeği kullanılarak toplanmıştır. Toplanan verilerin analizinde Çoklu Doğrusal Regresyon Analizi yönteminden yararlanılmıştır. Araştırma bulguları, evliliğe yönelik tutumların, yeniden evlenme niyetini yordayan en güçlü değişken olduğunu göstermektedir. Ayrıca yaş, cinsiyet, mevcut ilişki durumu ve evlilik isteği değişkenlerinin de yeniden evlenme niyeti üzerinde anlamlı bir yordayıcı etkisi olduğu saptanmıştır. Buna karşılık, yaşam doyumu, yalnızlık düzeyi ve algılanan sosyal desteğin yeniden evlenme niyetini anlamlı düzeyde yordamadığı belirlenmiştir. Elde edilen sonuçlar, yeniden evlenme niyetinin karmaşık bir süreç olduğunu ve bireyin evlilik kurumuna dair geliştirdiği tutumlar ile yakından ilişkili olduğunu ortaya koymaktadır.

Keywords

• Intention
• Divorce
• Spousal Bereavement
• Attitude Toward Marriage
• Psychological Variables.

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