Life Orientation as a Mediating Variable between Emotional Security and the Positive-Self among Social Worker

Abstract

The current study aims to verify the possibility of considering life orientation as a mediating variable between emotional security and the positive self among social workers working in the directorates of the Ministry of Social Development in Palestine. Furthermore, the study explors the level of life orientation, emotional security, and positive-self amongst them. It also aims to reveal statistically significant differences in (life orientation, emotional security, and positive self) according to the variables (gender, age, and years of experience). The study sample is (N=104) social workers who are selected by a simple random method. The study uses the descriptive, correlational approach. In the study, measures (Life Orientation, Emotional Security, and Positive Self) are applied, and they demonstrate good psychometric properties. The results of the study show an effect of the mediating variable, life orientation, on the relationship between emotional security and the positive-self. The study also finds that the level of both life orientation, emotional security, and the positive-self is high among social workers. The results also showed that there are no statistically significant differences in life orientation, emotional security, and positive-self according to the variables (gender, age, and years of experience).