%0 Journal Article %T Bar a Y nelik Tutumlar n zsayg ve Cinsiyet De i kenleriyle ncelenmesi(Investigating the Peace Attitudes with Respect to Self -Esteem and Gender) %A Ali Ery£¿lmaz %J Bal£¿kesir ¨¹niversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi %D 2009 %I Balikesir University %X Investigating the Peace Attitudes with Respect to Self -Esteem and GenderProblem Statement: It can be seen that studies which are about subjective well-being, optimism and peace have increased since positive psychology was developed. Societies can get better positions by means of positive psychology and peace psychology. We need scientific studies so as to establish this structure. The Aim: The aim of this study is to investigate the peace attitudes with respect to self esteem and gender. Method: 471 persons (249 male; 222 female) who are adolescents, emerging adults, adults, middle adults and old adults were participated. Peace Attitudes Li¡¯Scale and Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale were used. In the study Independent-Samples T-Test and Pearson Correlation methods were used. Results / Findings: Female¡¯s peace attitudes were more positive (p<.01, t= -2.61) than male¡¯s attitudes. Positive correlation was found between peace attitudes and self- esteem ( p<.01,.28). The results were discussed. Conclusions / Recommendations: This study shows that woman has an important role at peace process. For sustainable peace process, we need their support. In addition to this, it can be useful to have moderately self-esteem for peace. %K Key Words: Peace Attitudes %K Gender %K Self-Esteem %U KeyWords:PeaceAttitudes,Gender,Self-Esteem