Research Article

The Mediating Role of Contributon in the Relationship Between Compassion and Happiness and the Opinions of Adult Individuals: The Mixed Model

Volume: 14 Number: 4 October 3, 2025
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The Mediating Role of Contributon in the Relationship Between Compassion and Happiness and the Opinions of Adult Individuals: The Mixed Model

Abstract

This study aims to examine feelings of compassion, contribution and happiness in adults. Using a mixed model and sequential explanatory design, 1018 adults from Turkey participated quantitatively and 17 adults participated qualitatively through convenience sampling. In the quantitative part, the 3-Dimensional Contribution Scale, Oxford Happiness Scale and Compassion Scale were used; in the qualitative part, a personal information form and a semi-structured interview form consisting of 7 open-ended questions were used. Quantitative data were analyzed with SPSS 21 and AMOS Graphics, while qualitative data were subjected to content analysis. Quantitative results showed that compassion positively predicted contribution and contribution positively predicted happiness. Contribution had a partial mediating role in the relationship between compassion and happiness. Content analysis of qualitative data revealed three themes: compassion, contribution and positive impact, and sub-themes under these themes. Participants stated that they were able to show compassion to others with positive feelings, thoughts and attitudes. They also believed that their experiences of helping others contributed to them and that they were able to be useful to society and their families. It was concluded that volunteering time and making positive contributions created positive emotions in them. The findings were discussed in the light of the literature and recommendations were presented.

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Ethical Statement

“The Mediating Role Of Contributon In The Relationship Between Compassion And Happiness And The Opinions Of Adult Individuals: The Mixed Model” the scientific, ethical and citation rules were followed during the writing process of the study; no falsification was made on the collected data and this study was not sent to any other academic publication environment for evaluation. The necessary ethics committee permissions were obtained from Ondokuz Mayıs University Social and Humanities Sciences Ethics Committee (Date: 30/10/2020 and Decision no: 2020/648) to conduct the research

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Social and Humanities Education (Excluding Economics, Business and Management)

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

October 3, 2025

Submission Date

June 1, 2025

Acceptance Date

August 11, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 14 Number: 4

APA
Aldemir, A., & Balcı Çelik, S. (2025). The Mediating Role of Contributon in the Relationship Between Compassion and Happiness and the Opinions of Adult Individuals: The Mixed Model. MANAS Sosyal Araştırmalar Dergisi, 14(4), 1534-1556. https://doi.org/10.33206/mjss.1711297
AMA
1.Aldemir A, Balcı Çelik S. The Mediating Role of Contributon in the Relationship Between Compassion and Happiness and the Opinions of Adult Individuals: The Mixed Model. MJSS. 2025;14(4):1534-1556. doi:10.33206/mjss.1711297
Chicago
Aldemir, Abdullah, and Seher Balcı Çelik. 2025. “The Mediating Role of Contributon in the Relationship Between Compassion and Happiness and the Opinions of Adult Individuals: The Mixed Model”. MANAS Sosyal Araştırmalar Dergisi 14 (4): 1534-56. https://doi.org/10.33206/mjss.1711297.
EndNote
Aldemir A, Balcı Çelik S (October 1, 2025) The Mediating Role of Contributon in the Relationship Between Compassion and Happiness and the Opinions of Adult Individuals: The Mixed Model. MANAS Sosyal Araştırmalar Dergisi 14 4 1534–1556.
IEEE
[1]A. Aldemir and S. Balcı Çelik, “The Mediating Role of Contributon in the Relationship Between Compassion and Happiness and the Opinions of Adult Individuals: The Mixed Model”, MJSS, vol. 14, no. 4, pp. 1534–1556, Oct. 2025, doi: 10.33206/mjss.1711297.
ISNAD
Aldemir, Abdullah - Balcı Çelik, Seher. “The Mediating Role of Contributon in the Relationship Between Compassion and Happiness and the Opinions of Adult Individuals: The Mixed Model”. MANAS Sosyal Araştırmalar Dergisi 14/4 (October 1, 2025): 1534-1556. https://doi.org/10.33206/mjss.1711297.
JAMA
1.Aldemir A, Balcı Çelik S. The Mediating Role of Contributon in the Relationship Between Compassion and Happiness and the Opinions of Adult Individuals: The Mixed Model. MJSS. 2025;14:1534–1556.
MLA
Aldemir, Abdullah, and Seher Balcı Çelik. “The Mediating Role of Contributon in the Relationship Between Compassion and Happiness and the Opinions of Adult Individuals: The Mixed Model”. MANAS Sosyal Araştırmalar Dergisi, vol. 14, no. 4, Oct. 2025, pp. 1534-56, doi:10.33206/mjss.1711297.
Vancouver
1.Abdullah Aldemir, Seher Balcı Çelik. The Mediating Role of Contributon in the Relationship Between Compassion and Happiness and the Opinions of Adult Individuals: The Mixed Model. MJSS. 2025 Oct. 1;14(4):1534-56. doi:10.33206/mjss.1711297

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