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Arastirmanin temel amaci, iliskilerde bilissel carpitma ve oz-kontrol iliskisinde, bir araci degisken olarak surekli ofkenin oynadigi rolu incelemektir. Arastirmanin orneklem grubunu 256 (150 kadin 106 erkek) universite ogrencisi... more
Arastirmanin temel amaci, iliskilerde bilissel carpitma ve oz-kontrol iliskisinde, bir araci degisken olarak surekli ofkenin oynadigi rolu incelemektir. Arastirmanin orneklem grubunu 256 (150 kadin 106 erkek) universite ogrencisi olusturmaktadir. Veri toplama araci olarak; Iliskilerde Bilissel Carpitmalar Olcegi, Surekli Ofke-Ofke Tarzi Olcegi ve Oz-Kontrol Olcekleri kullanilmistir. Veriler korelasyon ve regresyon analizi yontemleriyle incelenmistir. Arastirmadan elde edilen bulgular, surekli ofkenin iliskilerde bilissel carpitmalar ile oz-kontrol arasindaki iliskiye kismi aracilik ettigini gostermektedir. Bu bulgu, iliskilerde bilissel carpitmanin oz-kontrol uzerindeki etkisinde surekli ofkenin onemini ortaya koymaktadir
This study examined the relationships between parental involvement, parenting styles on the internet using and compulsive internet use of adolescents. Participants of the study were 142 adolescents (52 boys, 90 girls) and their mothers... more
This study examined the relationships between parental involvement, parenting styles on the internet using and compulsive internet use of adolescents. Participants of the study were 142 adolescents (52 boys, 90 girls) and their mothers and fathers. Parental involvement scale, parenting style for internet using scale and compulsive internet using scale was administered to both adolescents and their mothers and fathers. Results indicated that parental involvement, parental control and communication for internet using was negatively correlated with compulsive internet use. Hierarchical regression analyses provided evidence that paternal involvement and maternal control for internet using were significant predictors of the compulsive internet use of adolescents. Implications for intervention programs are discussed. Keywords. Parental Involvement, Parenting Styles on Internet Using, Compulsive Internet Use. SUMMARY Purpose and Ssignificance: In some individuals excessive pattern of Inter...
Bu calismanin amaci universite ogrencilerinde internet bagimliliginin cinsiyete gore farklilik gosterip gostermedigini belirlemektir. Arastirmanin calisma grubunu 342 (185 kadin 157 erkek) universite ogrencisi olusturmaktadir. Veriler... more
Bu calismanin amaci universite ogrencilerinde internet bagimliliginin cinsiyete gore farklilik gosterip gostermedigini belirlemektir. Arastirmanin calisma grubunu 342 (185 kadin 157 erkek) universite ogrencisi olusturmaktadir. Veriler Internet Bagimliligi ve Cok Boyutlu Algilanan Sosyal Destek Olcekleri ile elde edilmistir. Verilerin analizinde iliskisiz orneklemler icin t testi, pearson korelasyon katsayisi ve tek yonlu kovaryans (ANCOVA) analizi teknikleri kullanilmistir. Calismada elde edilen bulgular incelendiginden erkek ogrencilerin internet bagimliligi problemi kadin ogrencilerden daha fazla bulunmustur
Araştırmanın temel amacı, ilişkilerde bilişsel çarpıtma ve öz-kontrol ilişkisinde, bir aracı değişken olarak sürekli öfkenin oynadığı rolü incelemektir. Araştırmanın örneklem grubunu 256 (150 kadın 106 erkek) üniversite öğrencisi... more
Araştırmanın temel amacı, ilişkilerde bilişsel çarpıtma ve öz-kontrol ilişkisinde, bir aracı değişken olarak sürekli öfkenin oynadığı rolü incelemektir. Araştırmanın örneklem grubunu 256 (150 kadın 106 erkek) üniversite öğrencisi oluşturmaktadır. Veri toplama aracı olarak; İlişkilerde Bilişsel Çarpıtmalar Ölçeği, Sürekli Öfke-Öfke Tarzı Ölçeği ve Öz-Kontrol Ölçekleri kullanılmıştır. Veriler korelasyon ve regresyon analizi yöntemleriyle incelenmiştir. Araştırmadan elde edilen bulgular, sürekli öfkenin ilişkilerde bilişsel çarpıtmalar ile öz-kontrol arasındaki ilişkiye kısmi aracılık ettiğini göstermektedir. Bu bulgu, ilişkilerde bilişsel çarpıtmanın öz-kontrol üzerindeki etkisinde sürekli öfkenin önemini ortaya koymaktadır.The main purpose of this research is to examine the mediatory role of trait anger in relationship between interpersonal cognitive distortion and self-control. Participants of this research were composed of 256 university students (150 female, 106 male). Data collec...
Bu çalışmanın amacı üniversite öğrencilerinde internet bağımlılığının cinsiyete göre farklılık gösterip göstermediğini belirlemektir. Araştırmanın çalışma grubunu 342 (185 kadın 157 erkek) üniversite öğrencisi oluşturmaktadır. Veriler... more
Bu çalışmanın amacı üniversite öğrencilerinde internet bağımlılığının cinsiyete göre farklılık gösterip göstermediğini belirlemektir. Araştırmanın çalışma grubunu 342 (185 kadın 157 erkek) üniversite öğrencisi oluşturmaktadır. Veriler İnternet Bağımlılığı ve Çok Boyutlu Algılanan Sosyal Destek Ölçekleri ile elde edilmiştir. Verilerin analizinde ilişkisiz örneklemler için t testi, pearson korelasyon katsayısı ve tek yönlü kovaryans (ANCOVA) analizi teknikleri kullanılmıştır. Çalışmada elde edilen bulgular incelendiğinden erkek öğrencilerin internet bağımlılığı problemi kadın öğrencilerden daha fazla bulunmuştur.The aim of this study is to examine wheather there is a difference among internet addiction of university student in regard to their gender. Participants of this reseach were composed of 344 university students (185 female, 157 male). The data was obtained by using Scale of Internet Addiction and Multi-dimensionally Perceived Social Support Scale. Independent sample t-test, pe...
In this study, it was aimed to develop a valid and reliable social network addiction scale for adolescents and young adults. In the Exploratory Factor Analysis of the scale, the application was conducted to 425 high school students... more
In this study, it was aimed to develop a valid and reliable social network addiction scale for adolescents and young adults. In the Exploratory Factor Analysis of the scale, the application was conducted to 425 high school students between 14-17 years of age and 310 young adults between 18-43 years of age. Confirmatory Factor Analysis was performed on a different group and for this purpose, 322 high school students and 197 young adults were included in the analysis. As a result of the analyses performed, the scale exhibited a-10-item and three-factor structure in both groups. The total variance explained was 71.51% for adolescents and 70.96% for young adults. The total Cronbach Alpha reliability coefficient of the scale was .87 for adolescents and .84 for young adults. With the 1st and 2nd level Confirmatory Factor Analysis performed on a similar study group, a good model was revealed for both adolescents and young adults. The Social Network Addiction Scale developed within the scope of this study is thought to have the adequate validity and reliability structure that can be used to measure social network addiction levels of adolescents and young adults.
Although past research provided some clues about the relation of language use with mental health, the mediatory functions of personality variables in this relationship have been ignored. This research examined the mediatory role of... more
Although past research provided some clues about the relation of language use with mental health, the mediatory functions of personality variables in this relationship have been ignored. This research examined the mediatory role of self-concept clarity in the relationship between language use perceived by individuals and mental health indicators including anxiety, depression, and alexithymia. Based on the theoretical framework suggested by Şimşek (2010), two studies sought to test two alternative structural equation models in data from university students in the first study (n = 250) and data from other groups in the second study (n = 331). The first model assumed that the relationship of language use with anxiety, depression, and alexithymia was mediated by self-concept clarity. The second model tested the mediatory role of both anxiety and self-concept clarity in this relationship. The results of the first study showed that the second model fitted better to the data than the first...
Arastirmanin amaci, Catisma Cozme ve Akran Arabuluculuk Egitimi Programi’nin ortaokul besinci sinif ogrencilerinin sosyal duygusal ogrenme becerileri ile ust bilis becerilerinden olumlu ust endise ve bilissel izleme uzerindeki etkilerinin... more
Arastirmanin amaci, Catisma Cozme ve Akran Arabuluculuk Egitimi Programi’nin ortaokul besinci sinif ogrencilerinin sosyal duygusal ogrenme becerileri ile ust bilis becerilerinden olumlu ust endise ve bilissel izleme uzerindeki etkilerinin incelenmesidir. Arastirma, ontest-sontest kontrol ve plasebo gruplu  yari deneysel desen kullanilarak gerceklestirilmistir. Deney grubuyla arastirma kapsaminda hazirlanan Catisma Cozme ve Akran Arabuluculuk Egitimi Programi 6 hafta sureyle haftada iki ders saati olmak uzere toplam 12 oturumda yurutulmus; kontrol grubuyla herhangi bir etkinlik yurutulmemistir. Plasebo grubuna ise 5 haftalik bir surecte haftada 2 ders saati olmak uzere toplamda 10 oturumluk Verimli Ders Calisma Programi uygulanmistir. Arastirma, Aydin ilindeki iki farkli ortaokulun besinci siniflari uzerinde yurutulmustur. Calisma grubu; 48 deney, 52 kontrol ve 52 plasebo grubunda olmak uzere toplam 152 ogrenciden olusmustur. Tek yonlu kovaryans analizi ile elde edilen bulgular, dene...
Past researches have indicated that the importance of parental attitudes on children’s behavioral problem. Although the studies provided explanations about the relationship between parental attitudes and aggression in preschool children,... more
Past researches have indicated that the importance of parental attitudes on children’s behavioral problem. Although the studies provided explanations about the relationship between parental attitudes and aggression in preschool children, it is seen that the role of the variables that interfere with this relationship has not been adequately examined. The purpose of this research is to understand the effect of parental attitudes on aggression of preschool children, and to focus on the mediating function of children’s empathy and social skills. The relation between parental attitudes with aggressive behaviors was examined both directly and through empathy and social skill. The sample of the study is composed of 210 children who are educated in independent preschool and nursery classes in elementary schools affiliated to the Ministry of Education in the district of Izmir. The data were collected by four different measurement tools: "Parenting Questionnaire", "Emotion Regu...
The purpose of this study is to determine at which level mother and father involvement factors predict mental health among 15-17 age adolescents. The sample of the study is consisted of 401 students from 4 high schools in a middle sized... more
The purpose of this study is to determine at which level mother and father involvement factors predict mental health among 15-17 age adolescents. The sample of the study is consisted of 401 students from 4 high schools in a middle sized city in western Turkey. Data were analyzed by Pearson’s product moment correlation coefficients and multiple regression analysis. The findings show that, perceived nurtarant mothering and fathering had positive correlations with life satisfaction and general self worth, significant and negative correlation with depression and aggression scores. The results of multiple regression analysis have indicated that mother and father involvement is the significant predictors of mental health for adolescence. The results are discussed in the context of nurturant mothering, fathering and adolescence mental health providing a guide for future research and applications as well.
Bu calismanin amaci ergenlerde sosyal sorun cozme, stresle bas etme ve sosyal destek degiskenlerinin problemli internet kullanimi ile iliskisinde olumsuz ve olumlu duygu durumlarinin aracilik rolunu incelemektir. Arastirmanin calisma... more
Bu calismanin amaci ergenlerde sosyal sorun cozme, stresle bas etme ve sosyal destek degiskenlerinin problemli internet kullanimi ile iliskisinde olumsuz ve olumlu duygu durumlarinin aracilik rolunu incelemektir. Arastirmanin calisma grubunu 512 ergen olusturmaktadir (342 kadin 170 erkek). Veriler Gozden Gecirilmis Sosyal Sorun Cozme Envanteri, Stresle Bas Cikma Olcegi, Cok Boyutlu Algilanan Sosyal Destek Olcegi, Pozitif ve Negatif Duygu Olcegi ve Saplantili Internet Kullanimi Olcegi kullanilarak elde edilmistir. Veriler betimsel istatistik, korelasyon, varyans analizi ve regresyon analizi kullanilarak incelenmistir. Arastirmada elde edilen bulgular incelendiginde sosyal sorun cozme, stresle bas etme ve sosyal destek degiskenlerinin problemli internet kullanimi ile iliskisinde olumsuz duygu durumunun kismi aracilik rolune sahip oldugu gorulmektedir. Buna karsin olumlu duygu durumunun aracilik rolu bulunmamistir.
Arastirmanin amaci King ve Emmons 1990 tarafindan gelistirilen Duygulari Ifade Etme Olcegi Emotional Expression Questionnaire ’nin Turk kulturune uyarlanmasidir. Bu amaca bagli olarak gecerlik ve guvenirlik calismalari yapilmistir.... more
Arastirmanin amaci King ve Emmons 1990 tarafindan gelistirilen Duygulari Ifade Etme Olcegi Emotional Expression Questionnaire ’nin Turk kulturune uyarlanmasidir. Bu amaca bagli olarak gecerlik ve guvenirlik calismalari yapilmistir. Calismaya195 kiz, 210 erkek olmak uzere toplam 405 universite ogrencisi katilmistir. Faktor analizi olcegin uc boyutlu oldugunu, ancak kimi maddelerin ozgun olcekten farkli faktorlere yuklendigini gostermektedir. Uc faktor, toplam varyansin %35’ini acilmaktadir. Test-tekrar test n= 96, r = .85 ve ic tutarlik analizleri α =.85 olcegin guvenilir oldugunu gostermektedir. Sonuclar olcegin Turk universite ogrencilerinde gecerli ve guvenilir bir olcme araci olarak kullanilabilecegini gostermektedir.
The aim of the present study was to test the psychometric properties of the Aggression Questionnaire Short Form for adolescents and adults in Turkish. The adaptation study was conducted with 778 adolescents aged between 15-18 and 1067... more
The aim of the present study was to test the psychometric properties of the Aggression Questionnaire Short Form for adolescents and adults in Turkish. The adaptation study was conducted with 778 adolescents aged between 15-18 and 1067 adults aged between 19 and 44. The construct validity of the questionnaire was tested via Parallel Analysis, Exploratory Factor Analysis and Confirmatory Factor Analysis. Furthermore, item-total correlations, test-retest score correlation, and internal consistency (Cronbach Alpha and McDonald’s Omega) were calculated as reliability analyses. The Measurement Invariance test and Differential Item Functioning in male and female, adolescent and adult samples were also conducted. The results yielded that the Turkish version of the Aggression Questionnaire Short Form is a reliable questionnaire with four-factors, and without sex and age differences, it can be used to measure aggression among Turkish adolescents and adults.
The Levels of Emotional Awareness Scale (LEAS) is a performance measure of the articulation of emotional awareness and consists of 20 vignettes. The purpose of this study was conduct to adaptation of LEAS to Turkish Culture. In this... more
The Levels of Emotional Awareness Scale (LEAS) is a performance measure of the articulation of emotional awareness and consists of 20 vignettes. The purpose of this study was conduct to adaptation of LEAS to Turkish Culture. In this purpose validity and reliability were examined. The sample consisted of 405 undergraduates (195 female and 210 male). For validity; criteria based and content validity were utilized. For reliability; Cronbach Alpha internal consistency and test-retest were estimated. Factor analysis (Exploratory and Confirmatory Factor Analysis) indicated that revised Levels of Emotional Awareness Scale might be taken as a one-dimensional scale. The finding shows that, this scale can be used to with acceptable level of validity and reliability for Turkish undergraduate students.
Welcome to the first edition of 2013. This particular edition has been compiled differently due to new technology afforded us by Cambridge University Press. In the past, authors have had to wait for their accepted paper to be published... more
Welcome to the first edition of 2013. This particular edition has been compiled differently due to new technology afforded us by Cambridge University Press. In the past, authors have had to wait for their accepted paper to be published when the next edition was due, which could be up to 6 months. However, Cambridge is now able to publish the paper as soon as it is accepted, online, in what is known as First View. When it is time for the printed journal to be published, the articles on First View are selected and reorganised to group papers together and printed. This is a great advantage for those authors wanting their paper to be out there so that their results are publicised. Hopefully, this will make the journal even more attractive for the best possible papers to be submitted. The first group of three articles in this issue investigate academic concerns of students. The assessment of students with learning disabilities has always been difficult for school psychologists and guidan...
In two studies, we compared intentional and non-intentional measures of emotional well-being in terms of reliability and validity. In the first study, we expanded on the findings of Şimşek ( 2011 ) by showing that an intentional measure... more
In two studies, we compared intentional and non-intentional measures of emotional well-being in terms of reliability and validity. In the first study, we expanded on the findings of Şimşek ( 2011 ) by showing that an intentional measure of emotional well-being, namely the Emotional Well-Being Scale, accounted for unique variance in both negative and positive mental health indicators above and beyond the variance accounted for by Larsen and Diener's Scales (1992), which measures all dimensions of affect circumplex. The correlated traits-correlated uniqueness model results showed that the original-intentional version of the Emotional Well-Being Scale explained more variance in the measurement model than the non-intentional version. The second study showed that the results were similar for the intentional vs. non-intentional versions of the Positive and Negative Affect Schedules (Watson, Clark & Tellegen, 1988 ). The intentional version of the Positive and Negative Affect Schedules accounted for more variance in the criteria than the non-intentional version.
Duygusal Farkindalik Duzeyi Olcegi (DFDO), duygusal farkindaligin ifadesini degerlendiren ve 20 senaryodan olusan bir performans olcegidir. Bu arastirmanin amaci DFDO’ nun Turk kulturune uyarlanmasidir. Bu amaca bagli olarak bir dizi... more
Duygusal Farkindalik Duzeyi Olcegi (DFDO), duygusal farkindaligin ifadesini degerlendiren ve 20 senaryodan olusan bir performans olcegidir. Bu arastirmanin amaci DFDO’ nun Turk kulturune uyarlanmasidir. Bu amaca bagli olarak bir dizi gecerlik ve guvenirlik calismalari gerceklestiril mistir. Calismada 195 tanesi kiz 210 tanesi erkek olmak uzere toplam 405 universite ogrencisi bu yer almistir. Yapi gecerligi ve olcut bagintili gecer lik ve yontemleriyle olcegin gecerligine bakilmis tir. Faktor analizi olcegin tek boyutlu oldugunu gostermistir. Test-tekrar test ve ic tutarlik analizle ri olcegin guvenilir oldugunu gostermektedir. Yapilan analizlerin sonucunda elde edilen bulgu lar, Turk universite ogrencilerinde gecerli ve gu venilir bir olcme araci olarak kullanilabilecegini gostermektedir.
Previous research has demonstrated that adolescents make differential self-evaluations in multiple domains that include physical appearance, academic competence, and peer acceptance. We report growth curve analyses over a seven year... more
Previous research has demonstrated that adolescents make differential self-evaluations in multiple domains that include physical appearance, academic competence, and peer acceptance. We report growth curve analyses over a seven year period from age 9 to age 16 on the six domains of the Harter Self-Perception Profile for Children. In general, we find little change in self-concept, on average, but do find substantial individual differences in level, rate of change, and time-specific variation in these self- evaluations. The results suggest that sex differences and adoptive status were related to only certain aspects of the participants' self-concept. Depressive symptoms were found to have significant effects on individual differences in rate of change and on time-specific variation in general self-concept, as well as on some of the specific domains of self-concept.
Objective: It is known that the presence of depressive symptoms can increase the risk of elevated body mass index. However, less is known about the underlying processes which may mediate or moderate this relationship. The aim of this... more
Objective: It is known that the presence of depressive symptoms can increase the risk of elevated body mass index. However, less is known about the underlying processes which may mediate or moderate this relationship. The aim of this study was to examine the mediating effect of parental psychological control and the moderating effect of age in regard to the relationship of depressive symptoms and body mass index. Method: This study was carried out with 618 high school students (53.7% female), ranging in age from 14 to 17-years-old. The participants were applied Socio-demographic Information Form, Children’s Depression Inventory, Parental Psychological Control Scale as well as Body Mass Index. Results: It was found through mediation analysis that the relationship between depressive symptoms and BMI was mediated by parental psychological control. In addition, the predictive effect of depressive symptoms on body mass index and the mediating effect of parental psychological control were...
Babanin cocuk bakimina katiliminin ve cocugun gelisimine etkilerinin gozden gecirildigi bu calismada, babalik rolundeki degisim, baba katiliminin belirleyicileri, anne ve baba katilimi arasindaki farklar, baba katilimi ve aileye etkileri... more
Babanin cocuk bakimina katiliminin ve cocugun gelisimine etkilerinin gozden gecirildigi bu calismada, babalik rolundeki degisim, baba katiliminin belirleyicileri, anne ve baba katilimi arasindaki farklar, baba katilimi ve aileye etkileri tartisilmistir. Kadinin calisma yasamina daha fazla girmesi ve ekonomik guc elde etmesi, babanin evin gecimini sagladigi, annenin ise ev isleri ve cocuk bakimiyla ilgilendigi geleneksel rolleri degistirmistir. Degisen rolleriyle babalar, gecmise oranla cocuklariyla daha fazla zaman harcamaya ve cocuk bakimiyla ilgili daha fazla sorumluluk almaya baslamistir. Baba katiliminin artmasindan sonra cocugun bakimi, egitimi ve cocukla bire bir etkilesimden olusan babalik rolu ve cocuk gelisimindeki etkileri daha anlasilmistir. Nitekim cocuk bakimina baba katiliminin yarari cok sayida arastirmada ortaya konulmustur. Arastirma sonuclarina dayanilarak geleneksel ve geleneksel olmayan babalik rolu ve belirleyicileri tartisilmistir.
In this study, it was aimed to develop a valid and reliable social network addiction scale for adolescents and young adults. In the Exploratory Factor Analysis of the scale, the application was conducted to 425 high school students... more
In this study, it was aimed to develop a valid and reliable social network addiction scale for adolescents and young adults. In the Exploratory Factor Analysis of the scale, the application was conducted to 425 high school students between 14-17 years of age and 310 young adults between 18-43 years of age. Confirmatory Factor Analysis was performed on a different group and for this purpose, 322 high school students and 197 young adults were included in the analysis. As a result of the analyses performed, the scale exhibited a-10-item and three-factor structure in both groups. The total variance explained was 71.51% for adolescents and 70.96% for young adults. The total Cronbach Alpha reliability coefficient of the scale was .87 for adolescents and .84 for young adults. With the 1st and 2nd level Confirmatory Factor Analysis performed on a similar study group, a good model was revealed for both adolescents and young adults. The Social Network Addiction Scale developed within the scope of this study is thought to have the adequate validity and reliability structure that can be used to measure social network addiction levels of adolescents and young adults.
Araştırmanın amacı, Çatışma Çözme ve Akran Arabuluculuk Eğitimi Programı’nın ortaokul beşinci sınıf öğrencilerinin sosyal duygusal öğrenme becerileri ile üst biliş becerilerinden olumlu üst endişe ve bilişsel izleme üzerindeki etkilerinin... more
Araştırmanın amacı, Çatışma Çözme ve Akran Arabuluculuk Eğitimi Programı’nın ortaokul beşinci sınıf öğrencilerinin sosyal duygusal öğrenme becerileri ile üst biliş becerilerinden olumlu üst endişe ve bilişsel izleme üzerindeki etkilerinin incelenmesidir. Araştırma, öntest-sontest kontrol ve plasebo gruplu yarı deneysel desen kullanılarak gerçekleştirilmiştir. Deney grubuyla araştırma kapsamında hazırlanan Çatışma Çözme ve Akran Arabuluculuk Eğitimi Programı 6 hafta süreyle haftada iki ders saati olmak üzere toplam 12 oturumda yürütülmüş; kontrol grubuyla herhangi bir etkinlik yürütülmemiştir. Plasebo grubuna ise 5 haftalık bir süreçte haftada 2 ders saati olmak üzere toplamda 10 oturumluk Verimli Ders Çalışma Programı uygulanmıştır. Araştırma, Aydın ilindeki iki farklı ortaokulun beşinci sınıfları üzerinde yürütülmüştür. Çalışma grubu; 48 deney, 52 kontrol ve 52 plasebo grubunda olmak üzere toplam 152 öğrenciden oluşmuştur. Tek yönlü kovaryans analizi ile elde edilen bulgular, deney grubuna uygulanan Çatışma Çözme ve Akran Arabuluculuk Eğitimi Programı’nın öğrencilerin sosyal duygusal öğrenme beceri düzeylerinin artmasında etkili olduğunu göstermiştir. Ancak, üst biliş becerilerilerinden; olumlu üst endişe ve bilişsel izleme boyutlarında bir değişim gözlenmemiştir. Elde edilen bulguların alana etkileri ve öneriler alanyazın ışığında tartışılmıştır.
ABSTRACT Recent research has revealed relationship between cybervictimization and cyberbullying, but the possible role of anger as a mediating factor between cybervictimization and cyberbullying remains an area for further clarification.... more
ABSTRACT Recent research has revealed relationship between cybervictimization and cyberbullying, but the possible role of anger as a mediating factor between cybervictimization and cyberbullying remains an area for further clarification. The purpose of this study was to analyze the direct and indirect relationships among cybervictimization, anger expression styles, and cyberbullying, and to test whether anger expression styles mediates the relationship between cybervictimization and cyberbullying in the context of General Strain Theory (GST). Data for the present study were collected from 687 undergraduate students with a mean age of 22.45 years (SD = 2.42). Participants completed cyberbullying, cybervictimization and anger expression scales. Structural equation modeling was used to test two models: one to examine direct and indirect relationships and one to examine only indirect relationships in which cyberbullying predicted anger-in and anger-out which in turn predicted cyberbullying. Analyses of fit indices showed that both models were adequate fits for the data. The findings provide evidence of direct effects of cybervictimization on cyberbullying and indirect effects of cybervictimization on cyberbullying mediated by anger-in. Specifically, results showed that cybervictimization was positively and directly related to anger-in and anger-out, and indirectly related to cyberbullying through anger-in. Prevention programs in schools can be applied to improve students’ emotion regulation and anger control, not only in the context of overt aggression, but also in cyberspace.
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The purpose of this study is to determine at which level mother and father involvement factors predict mental health among 15-17 age adolescents. The sample of the study is consisted of 401 students from 4 high schools in a middle sized... more
The purpose of this study is to determine at which level mother and father involvement
factors predict mental health among 15-17 age adolescents. The sample of the study is consisted
of 401 students from 4 high schools in a middle sized city in western Turkey. Data were analyzed
by Pearson’s product moment correlation coefficients and multiple regression analysis. The
findings show that, perceived nurtarant mothering and fathering had positive correlations with
life satisfaction and general self worth, significant and negative correlation with depression and
aggression scores. The results of multiple regression analysis have indicated that mother and
father involvement is the significant predictors of mental health for adolescence. The results
are discussed in the context of nurturant mothering, fathering and adolescence mental health
providing a guide for future research and applications as well.
Research Interests:
This research examined the mediatory role of life purpose and career indecision in the relationship between the satisfaction of basic psychological needs and aggression. Data were collected from high school students (n = 466) and results... more
This research examined the mediatory role of life purpose and career indecision in the relationship between the satisfaction of basic psychological needs and aggression. Data were collected from high school students (n = 466) and results showed that life purpose and career indecision fully mediated the relationship between basic psychological needs satisfaction and aggression. These findings suggested that unsatisfied basic psychological needs foster late adolescents' aggression by promoting less clear life purposes and career indecision.
Recent research has revealed relationship between cybervictimization and cyberbullying, but the possible role of anger as a mediating factor between cybervictimization and cyberbullying remains an area for further clarification. The... more
Recent research has revealed relationship between cybervictimization and cyberbullying, but the possible
role of anger as a mediating factor between cybervictimization and cyberbullying remains an area for
further clarification. The purpose of this study was to analyze the direct and indirect relationships among
cybervictimization, anger expression styles, and cyberbullying, and to test whether anger expression
styles mediates the relationship between cybervictimization and cyberbullying in the context of
General Strain Theory (GST). Data for the present study were collected from 687 undergraduate students
with a mean age of 22.45 years (SD = 2.42). Participants completed cyberbullying, cybervictimization and
anger expression scales. Structural equation modeling was used to test two models: one to examine
direct and indirect relationships and one to examine only indirect relationships in which cyberbullying
predicted anger-in and anger-out which in turn predicted cyberbullying. Analyses of fit indices showed
that both models were adequate fits for the data. The findings provide evidence of direct effects of cybervictimization
on cyberbullying and indirect effects of cybervictimization on cyberbullying mediated by
anger-in. Specifically, results showed that cybervictimization was positively and directly related to
anger-in and anger-out, and indirectly related to cyberbullying through anger-in. Prevention programs
in schools can be applied to improve students’ emotion regulation and anger control, not only in the context
of overt aggression, but also in cyberspace.
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Previous research has demonstrated that adolescents make differential self-evaluations in multiple domains that include physical appearance, academic competence, and peer acceptance. We report growth curve analyses over a seven year... more
Previous research has demonstrated that adolescents make differential self-evaluations in multiple domains that include physical appearance, academic competence, and peer acceptance. We report growth curve analyses over a seven year period from age 9 to age 16 on the six domains of the Harter Self-Perception Profile for Children. In general, we find little change in self-concept, on average, but do find substantial individual differences in level, rate of change, and time-specific variation in these self- evaluations. The results suggest that sex differences and adoptive status were related to only certain aspects of the participants' self-concept. Depressive symptoms were found to have significant effects on individual differences in rate of change and on time-specific variation in general self-concept, as well as on some of the specific domains of self-concept.