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Introduction:  The purpose of this study was to explain the sense of self-actualization among students by perceived social support and social capital.
Method: In a descriptive-correlational study, from among all students of various schools of Azerbaijan Shahid Madani University, in 2018-2019, 361 students (211 males and 150 females) were selected using multistage cluster sampling method and the margin of error Cochran. The participants completed the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support, Ahwaz Self – Actualization Inventory and Social capital Inventory. Data analysis was performed using the Pearson correlation coefficient and multiple regression analysis (stepwise).
Findings: The results showed that there is a positive and significant relationship between perceived social support components with the sense of self-actualization. Also, there was a positive and significant relationship between the components of social capital with the sense of self-actualization. Moreover, stepwise regression results showed that from components of perceived social support, important persons and friends were able to predict the sense of self-actualization. These results also indicated that from components of social capital, social solidarity and collective identity were able to predict the sense of self-actualization. 
Discussion: Considering the positive relationship between perceived social support and social capital with the sense of self-actualization among students and predicting the sense of self-actualization.based on these variables, it can be concluded that perceived social support and social capital variables are important factors in explaining students’ sense of self-actualization.

Keywords: Perceived social support, Self-actualization, Social capital

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