The Mediating Role of Hope with Mindfulness: Empathy

Authors : Beste Erdinç, Yusuf Akyıl, Tuncay Oral, Süleyman Akçıl

Pages : 742-753

Doi:10.17860/mersinefd.1526765

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Publication Date : 2025-12-22

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :It is an important characteristic that individuals do not become hopeless in the face of adversity but instead strive with determination to achieve their goals and look forward to the future with hope. Hopelessness can lead to negative outcomes in people\\\'s lives. It is also a positive psychological indicator that people can empathize with others. Individuals can become aware of the feelings and thoughts of others and understand events from their perspective. Individuals may miss many moments while going about their daily lives. In this case, the concept of mindfulness, which expresses people\\\'s focus on the present moment, comes to the forefront. In this context, the current study seeks to investigate the role of empathy in mediating the concepts of mindfulness and hope. The relationships between these variables have never been examined before, and they are addressed for the first time in the current study. The data was collected with the voluntary participation of 139 male and 694 female participants. The Mindful Attention Awareness Scale, Toronto Empathy Scale, and Persevering Hope Scale were used as measurement tools during data collection. Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) was used to conduct mediation analysis. According to the findings, empathy plays a crucial role in mediating mindfulness and hope. In other words, mindfulness predicts hope indirectly via empathy. According to the study\\\'s findings, people who practice mindfulness may have higher levels of empathy and hope. In this regard, mindfulness-based programs are thought to be effective in bringing both improved empathy and more hopeful individuals into society.
Keywords : Bilinçli farkındalık, umut, empati

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