A Comparison of Psychological Resilience and Emotional Abuse in Terms of Certain Variables, and the Relationship Between the Two in Children
摘要
This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between emotional abuse and psychological resilience among immigrant children aged 11–17. Research data was collected between January 25, 2025, and June 25, 2025, with the participation of 570 children aged 11–17. Data was collected using a “Data Collection Form,” the “Emotional Abuse Scale (EAS),” and the “Child and Youth Resilience Measure (CYRM-12).” The average age of the children included in the study was determined to be 13.44 ± 1.02. The average total EAS score of the students was 35.45 ± 22.13 and the average total CYRM-12 score was 44.77 ± 8.88. Students whose fathers were not working had significantly higher EAS scores than students whose fathers were working. Students whose income was less than their expenses had significantly higher EAS scores than those whose income equaled their expenses. Female students had significantly higher CYRM-12 scores than male students. Furthermore, a negative and significant correlation was found between EAS and CYRM-12 (r = − 0.42, p = 0.01). This research showed that as the level of emotional abuse increased among immigrant adolescents, their psychological resilience decreased. The specific risks faced by immigrants include educational interruptions and cultural adaptation difficulties; therefore, the development of inclusive education policies and psychosocial support programs was recommended.