ABSTRACT Aim: The aim of this study is to determine the effect of perceived emotional abuse on adults’ perceptions of empathic self-efficacy and social self-efficacy, and to examine these variables in terms of certain participant characteristics. Methods: The sample of the study consists of 306 healthy individuals aged between 18 and 65. In order to collect participant data, the Sociodemographic Information Form, the Perceived Emotional Abuse Scale, and the Perceived Empathic and Social Self-Efficacy Scale were used. The study employed a survey model, specifically utilizing the questionnaire method. Statistical analyses were performed using descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation analysis and simple linear regression analysis. Results: According to the simple linear regression analysis, perceived emotional violence level significantly predicted perceived empathic self-efficacy scores (R² = .09, F(1, 304) = 29.45, p < 0.001). The regression coefficient was significant and it was determined that each unit increase in perceived emotional violence was associated with a .31 unit increase in empathic self-efficacy scores (B = 0.31, t = 5.43, p < 0.001). Similarly, perceived emotional violence significantly predicted social selfefficacy scores (R² = .17, F(1, 304) = 64.08, p < 0.001). The regression coefficient was significant, and it was observed that each unit increase in perceived emotional violence was associated with a .46 unit increase in social self-efficacy score (B = 0.46, t = 8.01, p < 0.001). Conclusion: The findings of the study show that perceived emotional violence significantly predicts both empathic self-efficacy and social self-efficacy. The results of the study suggest that emotional violence shapes individuals' perceptions of their social relationships and empathic skills and that these processes should be taken into account in psychological intervention programs.