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This study explores the relationship between forgiveness and interpersonal problem-solving skills among university students using a correlational design. The sample includes 443 students aged 18–26 from Mersin and Selçuk Universities, selected through convenience sampling. Data were collected using the Heartland Forgiveness Scale, the Interpersonal Problem-Solving Inventory, and a personal information form. Pearson correlation and multiple regression analyses were conducted. Results indicate significant relationships between forgiveness and problem-solving skills. Forgiveness positively predicts constructive problem-solving (r = 0.45, p < 0.01) and negatively correlates with negative approaches to problems (r = −0.37, p < 0.01), lack of self-confidence (r = −0.29, p < 0.01), and unwillingness to take responsibility (r = −0.31, p < 0.01). Forgiveness explains 25.2% of the variance in negative approaches, 8% in constructive problem-solving, 13.4% in self-confidence, and 10.3% in responsibility avoidance. Self-forgiveness, forgiveness of others, and situational forgiveness are significant predictors across these dimensions. Findings suggest that forgiving students manage interpersonal conflicts more positively, with reduced negative emotions and avoidance behaviors. Promoting forgiveness and problem-solving skills through educational programs may enhance students' social harmony, adjustment, and life satisfaction, benefiting both individuals and society. This aligns with existing literature highlighting the emotional and relational benefits of forgiveness. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study contributes to the cyberpsychology literature by investigating the moderating effect of gender in the relationship between narcissism and selfie posting behavior. A demographic questionnaire, 13-item selfie-posting scale developed and validated in the present study, and Narcissistic Personality Inventory (NPI-16) were used to collect data. An EFA was conducted to test the factor structure of scales based on data collected from 179 young adults (age 18–27 years). A CFA was then conducted using data from 269 university students (age 18–32 years) to test construct validity of the scales. A correlation analysis was employed to test the correlations between narcissism and selfie posting behavior. The results indicated that the correlations between attitudes, intentions, behaviors, and narcissism are significant for men, but not for women. The results also indicated gender differences in online behavior with women spending more time on social media and selfie-posting. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In today’s technology world, the number and use of online tools has almost reached its peak. Depending on the developments in technology, individuals’ approaches and behaviors regarding their careers have also begun to change. However, validated measures that measure individuals' online proactive career behavior appear to be lacking today. The current study aims to develop and validate the scale to measure online proactive career behaviors. The participants of the study consist of 942 university students in Türkiye (aged between 19 to 42). The findings showed that the developed scale met the validity and reliability criteria. In addition, it seemed that the online proactive career behaviors obtained within this current study may represent the career behaviors in the Career Construction Model of Adaptation as proactive career behaviors. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]