Social Psychology Research

Abstract Introduction: This study aimed to examine the moderating role of gender in the relationship between religiosity, optimism, social support, and life satisfaction among residents of Khuzestan Province.  Method: This research is applied in purpose and descriptive-correlational in design. The study population included all residents of Khuzestan Province, with a total population of 4,710,509 based on the 2016 national census. Using Cochran’s formula, a sample of 1,067 individuals was selected through multi-stage cluster sampling across 27 regions of Khuzestan during 2019–2021. Data were collected using the Satisfaction with Life Scale (Diener et al., 1985), the Religiosity Questionnaire (Glock and Stark, 1965), the Life Orientation Test (Scheier and Carver, 1985), and the Social Support Questionnaire (Zimet and Farley, 1988). Data analysis was conducted using Pearson correlation and multiple regression analysis in SPSS version 26.  Results: The Pearson correlation coefficient revealed a statistically significant and positive relationship between the predictor variables (religiosity, optimism, and social support) and life satisfaction (p < 0.01). Multiple regression analysis indicated that religiosity, optimism, and social support collectively predicted 37% of the variance in life satisfaction. Furthermore, the moderating role of gender was confirmed, indicating that the influence of religiosity, optimism, and social support on life satisfaction differs significantly between men and women in Khuzestan Province.  Conclusion: The findings highlight that social support has the strongest influence on life satisfaction among participants. These results not only contribute to the existing literature but also provide valuable insights for stakeholders, policymakers, and managers to inform decision-making and interventions aimed at enhancing life satisfaction in the region. 

Abstract Introduction: In all societies, the behavior of children and adolescents is one of the main concerns of the education system and families and social adjustment is the most important aspect of social development that is related to different people as well as career and academic success. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between self-compassion and optimism in students: the mediating role of social adjustment.
Method: The present study was correlated in terms of the applied nature and design of the present study. The statistical population of the present study included all-female high school students in the city of Islamshahr in the academic year 2021-2022, according to Cochran's formula, 378 people were selected by available sampling to participate in the study. Data were collected using the Self-Compassion Questionnaire (2003), Gettersum Optimism (1982), and the Bell Social Adjustment Questionnaire (1961). Pearson correlation coefficient and path analysis method in structural equations were used to analyze the data.
Results: The results showed that self-compassion, optimism, and social adjustment have a significant positive correlation (p<0.01). The social adjustment also mediated the relationship between self-compassion and optimism.
Conclusion: Based on the research findings, social adjustment can be improved by designing programs based on improving optimism and self-compassion.

Abstract Introduction: Running away from home in adolescents is one of the important difficulties of modern families and societies. Adolescents run away from home Hoping to scape problems they face, without thinking about its future consequences. In fact, running away makes more problem for them and for the society. So it’s essential to recognize effective factors in preventing running away. This research aimed the study role of social capital in high school girl students trend to run away from home with attention to mediating roles of optimism and hope.
Method: 350 girl students of Tehran high schools have been selected by means of multi-stage random cluster sampling and answered Delaviz Social Capital (2006), Afrasiabi Trend to Run Away from Home (2011), Sheier and Carver Optimism (1985) and Snyder Hope (1991) Questionnaires. Factorial analysis was applied and after deleting phrases with nonsignificant factor loading, the specified model analyzed with LISREL software and statistical method path analysis.
Results: The results indicated significant direct effects of social capital on hope, optimism and trend to running away from home (respectively 0/50, 0/52 and -0/26) and effects  of optimism and hope on trend to running away from home (respectively -0/25 and -0/19). Also results indicated significant mediating roles of optimism and hope in the relationship of social capital with trend to running away.
Conclusion: it can be concluded that with increasing social capital, Tendency toward running away from home can be decreased directly. By prompting hope and optimism, we can directly decrease tendency to running away from home, and increase in social capital can impact prevention of escape indirectly as well.