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Article How do family influence on career choices and perceived social support affect students’ life satisfaction in Turkey? The role of vocational outcome expectations as mediator(SpringerLink, 2023) Aslan, Yavuz; Koçak, OrhanThis study aimed to examine the relationships between family infuence on career choices with perceived social support, vocational outcome expectations, and life satisfaction of university students. Correlational research method was used in the study. The results showed that family infuence on career choices and perceived social support were positive and signifcant predictors of vocational outcome expectations and life satisfaction. In addition, vocational outcome expectations was a positive and signifcant predictor of life satisfaction. Vocational outcome expectations partially mediated the relationship between family infuence on career choices, perceived social support, and life satisfaction.Article The Mediating Role of Self-Esteem in the Relationship Between Perceived Family Social Support and Life Satisfaction: a Study on Youth(Routledge Journals, Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2024) Aslan, YavuzThis study aimed to investigate the relationships among perceived family social support, self-esteem, and life satisfaction among Turkish youth, focusing on the mediating role of self-esteem. Utilizing a cross-sectional design, the researcher gathered data from 432 participants via an online survey. Confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation modeling were employed to analyze the data. Findings revealed that perceived family social support positively influences self-esteem and life satisfaction. In addition, self-esteem positively affects life satisfaction. Furthermore, self-esteem served as a significant mediator, enhancing the positive impact of family support on life satisfaction. These findings suggest that interventions to enhance familial support and self-esteem may be effective strategies for improving life satisfaction. The study is important as it contributes to the academic literature by providing empirical evidence on the psychological mechanisms underlying youth well-being in Turkey, with implications for families, educators, and policymakers focused on supporting the developmental needs of young individuals. Future research should use longitudinal methods to provide a better understanding of the factors contributing to youth well-being.