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1Department of Educational Sciences, National Defense University, Turkish Air Force Academy, Istanbul, Türkiye. sinan.okur@msu.edu.tr.
This study explored university students' experiences with peer jealousy, developing and validating the Peer Jealousy Scale (PJS). Findings reveal peer jealousy and loneliness mediate the relationship between self-esteem and life harmony.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Social Psychology
- Educational Psychology
Background:
- Peer jealousy is a common experience among university students.
- Understanding the multifaceted nature of peer jealousy is crucial for student well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore university students' experiences with peer jealousy.
- To develop and validate the Peer Jealousy Scale (PJS).
- To examine the role of peer jealousy in the relationship between self-esteem and life harmony.
Main Methods:
- Mixed methods approach across three studies.
- Qualitative exploration of peer jealousy experiences.
- Scale development using exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis (EFA/CFA).
- Psychometric validation including Item Response Theory (IRT) and reliability analyses.
- Mediation analysis to test a hypothetical model.
Main Results:
- Three themes emerged: behavioral, emotional, and cognitive aspects of peer jealousy.
- The 14-item Peer Jealousy Scale (PJS) was validated with excellent psychometric properties.
- Peer jealousy and loneliness serially mediate the link between self-esteem and life harmony.
Conclusions:
- The PJS is a reliable and valid measure for assessing peer jealousy.
- Peer jealousy significantly impacts university students' psychological well-being.
- Interventions addressing peer jealousy and loneliness may enhance self-esteem and life harmony.
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