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The role of social anxiety and emotional self-Efficacy in the link between childhood trauma and maladaptive daydreaming among university students: a moderated mediation model
Full text linkThis study investigates the relationship between childhood trauma and maladaptive daydreaming, exploring the mediating role of social anxiety and the moderating influence of emotional self-efficacy. While previous research has established links between childhood adversity and maladaptive daydreaming, the mechanisms underlying this association remain unclear. Using a cross-sectional design, data were collected from 541 university students in Turkey (74% female; M = 25.6). Participants completed self-report measures assessing childhood trauma, social anxiety, maladaptive daydreaming, and emotional self-efficacy. Findings revealed that social anxiety significantly mediated the relationship between childhood trauma and maladaptive daydreaming. Additionally, emotional self-efficacy moderated the impact of childhood trauma on social anxiety, with higher emotional self-efficacy amplifying this relationship. These results suggest that individuals with greater emotional self-efficacy may experience heightened social anxiety following childhood trauma, which in turn increases their likelihood of engaging in maladaptive daydreaming. This study contributes to the understanding of maladaptive daydreaming as a coping mechanism for trauma-related social difficulties and highlights the importance of targeted interventions that address both social anxiety and emotion regulation
The role of women in revolutions: Case study of Syrian women's role in the Syrian revolution from 2011 to 2024
Full text linkThis study explores the role of Syrian women in the Syrian revolution from 2011 to 2024, analyzing their contributions, the challenges they faced, the evolution of their roles over time, and their aspirations for the future. It investigates how women actively shaped revolutionary movements through political activism, humanitarian work, media engagement, and advocacy, despite facing systemic barriers rooted in sociocultural norms, conflict dynamics, and gender-based violence. The research highlights how women's participation transformed in response to evolving conflict conditions, moving from protest organization to leadership roles in civil society, advocacy networks, and humanitarian efforts. The study adopts a descriptive, inductive approach, analyzing quantitative data collected through a structured survey. A total of 470 respondents participated, selected through a combination of purposive and snowball sampling methods to capture diverse perspectives. Findings reveal that while Syrian women played pivotal roles in various revolutionary fields, their contributions were consistently challenged by gender norms, limited access to leadership, security threats, economic hardships, and marginalization by extremist groups. However, the study also underscores the resilience and adaptability of women in reimagining their activism and expanding their influence into humanitarian, media, and political spheres. Future aspirations expressed by respondents highlight a strong demand for greater inclusion of women in political processes, peacebuilding initiatives, education, economic empowerment, and social change. This research contributes to a deeper understanding of the intersection between gender, conflict, and political transformation in post-conflict societies. It provides actionable recommendations for policymakers, civil society organizations, and international stakeholders to strengthen women's roles in Syria's recovery and democratization efforts.Bu çalışma, 2011'den 2024'e kadar Suriye devrimindeki Suriyeli kadınların rolünü inceleyerek onların katkılarını, karşılaştıkları zorlukları, zaman içinde rollerinin nasıl evrildiğini ve geleceğe dair beklentilerini analiz etmektedir. Kadınların siyasi aktivizm, insani yardım çalışmaları, medya katılımı ve savunuculuk yoluyla devrimci hareketleri nasıl şekillendirdiklerini araştırmakta; bunu yaparken sosyokültürel normlar, çatışma dinamikleri ve toplumsal cinsiyete dayalı şiddet gibi yapısal engellerle karşı karşıya kaldıklarını ortaya koymaktadır. Araştırma, kadınların katılımının değişen çatışma koşullarına bağlı olarak nasıl dönüşüm geçirdiğini; protesto organizasyonundan sivil toplum, savunuculuk ağları ve insani yardım çalışmalarında liderlik rollerine geçişini vurgulamaktadır. Çalışma, tanımlayıcı ve tümevarımsal bir yaklaşım benimseyerek yapılandırılmış bir anket aracılığıyla toplanan nicel verileri analiz etmektedir. Çeşitli bakış açılarını yansıtmak amacıyla amaçlı ve kartopu örnekleme yöntemleri kullanılarak toplam 470 katılımcıya ulaşılmıştır. Bulgular, Suriyeli kadınların devrim sürecinde çeşitli alanlarda belirleyici roller üstlenmiş olsalar da, toplumsal cinsiyet normları, liderliğe sınırlı erişim, güvenlik tehditleri, ekonomik zorluklar ve aşırılıkçı gruplar tarafından marjinalleştirilmeleri gibi engellerle sürekli mücadele ettiklerini ortaya koymaktadır. Ancak çalışma aynı zamanda, kadınların direncini ve esnekliğini, aktivizmlerini yeniden kurgulama ve insani yardım, medya ve siyasi alanlardaki etkilerini genişletme kapasitelerini de vurgulamaktadır. Katılımcıların ifade ettiği gelecek beklentileri, kadınların siyasi süreçlere, barış inşa girişimlerine, eğitime, ekonomik güçlenmeye ve toplumsal değişime daha fazla dahil edilmeleri yönünde güçlü bir talep olduğunu göstermektedir. Bu araştırma, toplumsal cinsiyet, çatışma ve siyasi dönüşüm arasındaki kesişimi daha derinlemesine anlamaya katkı sunmakta; politika yapıcılar, sivil toplum kuruluşları ve uluslararası paydaşlar için Suriye'nin yeniden inşa ve demokratikleşme sürecinde kadınların rolünü güçlendirmeye yönelik uygulanabilir öneriler sunmaktadır
Perceived Parental Self-Efficacy Among Mothers of Infants in Neonatal Intensive Care Units: A Descriptive Study
No full textObjective: The neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) is a critical yet challenging environment for mothers, often inducing significant stress. Maternal self-efficacy, a vital psychological construct, plays a pivotal role in shaping coping mecha-nisms and caregiving behaviors. Exploring the correlation between maternal stress and perceived parental self-efficacy is essential for optimizing NICU support strategies. To assess the correlation between maternal stress levels and per-ceived parental self-efficacy among mothers of preterm infants in NICUs and to determine the predictors of sociode-mographic factors on these variables.Methods: This descriptive study was conducted with 111 mothers of prterm infants in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of two private hospitals in Gaziantep, Türkiye, from February to May 2024. Data were collected using a Sociodemographic Information Form, the Parental Stressor Scale: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and the Perceived Maternal Parenting Self-Efficacy Scale. Statistical analyses, including t-tests and ANOVA, were utilized to identify signif-icant group differences.Results: Maternal stress levels were significantly influenced by economic status, education, number of pregnancies, and the number of living children. Stress related to the “Infant Appearance and Behaviors” and “Parental Role” sub-scales showed significant associations with factors such as infant gender, birth weight, maternal education, pregnancy complications, and prior NICU admissions. Higher parental self-efficacy scores were positively correlated with lower stress levels and were significantly influenced by similar sociodemographic variables.Conclusion: This study underscores the importance of sociodemographic factors and parental self-efficacy in deter-mining maternal stress levels in NICUs. Tailored, family-centered interventions focusing on enhancing maternal self-ef-ficacy and addressing socioeconomic challenges are essential to reducing stress and improving outcomes for both mothers and preterm infants
Investigation of the relationship between motor imagery ability and dual-task ability in chronic stroke patients
Full text linkObjective: Motor imagery ability increases motor performance by increasing neural activity and stimulating brain plasticity. The dual-task can be an indicator of the transfer of motor performance. This study investigated the relationship between imagery ability and dual-task ability in chronic stroke patients. Patients and Methods: The Motor Imagery Questionnaire-Revised Second Edition was used to assess imagery ability. The Timed Up and Go test was determined as the main task, and a dual-task test was performed by adding a cognitive and motor task. Mental chronometry recorded single-and dual-task performances as actual and imagined. Dual-task cost and delta scores were calculated for motor-motor and cognitive-motor separately. Results: There was a moderate correlation between motor imagery ability and motor dual-task performance (p<0.05). No correlation was found between cognitive dual-task performance and motor imagery ability (p>0.05). The individuals' motor-motor tasks had low performance in the actual and imagined tasks but not in the cognitive-motor tasks (p>0.05). Conclusion: As mental practice increases, patients' motor-motor dual-task abilities also increase. Mental practice can be recommended from the early stages of stroke patients to increase motor imagery ability and motor skills. Cognitive-motor dual-task and motor imagery ability are unrelated because of abundant repetition of the cognitive-motor dual task in the nature of daily living activities
Social media in today's conformist society a case study on Germany's social media activism and its genuineness
Full text linkAs social media and its user count grows, the importance of it grows along with it. influencers on social media platforms are increasing, using such platforms as full-time occupations. They are central to every day social media usage - their audience expects posts, videos, photos, and sometimes, statements. The question is whether or not the influencers are able to fulfill these expectations. Social media is a new phenomenon for the political sphere, which needs to be researched more, as it has an everyday and constant influence on people all over the world. Especially younger generations are confronted by this influence, shaping and forming their political views and actions. The research question "How does social media activism in Germany diffuse the beliefs contributing to attitude and influence towards social issues, and what implies the genuineness of this activism or the following of a trend?" is studied, through a comparative case study and textual and document analysis. The main results compile that genuineness of influencers in online activism, depends on either their relation to the situation or the 'sacrifices and risk they are willing to take or have made for the sake of what they perceive as justice. Additionally, financial risks or motivations have strong influences on genuine activism, as influencers who have no other income than social media, are less likely to take this risk, and prefer to stay silent.Sosyal medya ve kullanıcı sayısı arttıkça, sosyal medyanın önemi de artıyor. Sosyal medya platformlarındaki influencer'lar, bu tür platformları tam zamanlı meslek olarak kullanarak artıyor. Günlük sosyal medya kullanımının merkezinde yer alıyorlar - izleyicileri onlardan paylaşımlar, videolar, fotoğraflar ve bazen de açıklamalar bekliyor. Asıl soru, influencer'ların bu beklentileri karşılayıp karşılayamadıklarıdır. Sosyal medya, dünyanın dört bir yanındaki insanlar üzerinde günlük ve sürekli bir etkiye sahip olduğu için siyasi alan için daha fazla araştırılması gereken yeni bir fenomendir. Özellikle genç nesiller bu etkiyle karşı karşıya kalmakta, siyasi görüşlerini ve eylemlerini şekillendirmekte ve oluşturmaktadır. Araştırma sorusu "Almanya'da sosyal medya aktivizmi, sosyal meselelere yönelik tutum ve etkiye katkıda bulunan inançları nasıl yayıyor ve bu aktivizmin gerçekliğini veya bir eğilimin takip edilmesini ne ifade ediyor?" karşılaştırmalı bir vaka çalışması ve metin ve belge analizi yoluyla incelenmiştir. Ana sonuçlar, çevrimiçi aktivizmde etki sahiplerinin gerçekliğinin ya durumla olan ilişkilerine ya da adalet olarak algıladıkları şey uğruna yapmaya istekli oldukları veya yaptıkları fedakarlıklara ve risklere bağlı olduğunu derlemektedir. Ayrıca, sosyal medyadan başka geliri olmayan etkileyicilerin bu riski alma olasılığı daha düşük olduğundan ve sessiz kalmayı tercih ettiklerinden, finansal riskler veya motivasyonların gerçek aktivizm üzerinde güçlü etkileri vardır
Dijital pazarlama uygulamalarının tüketicilerin anlık satın alma kararına etkisi: Sosyal medya reklamlarının aracılık rolü
Full text linkBu araştırmada, dijital pazarlamanın anlık satın alma davranışı üzerindeki etkisinde sosyal medya reklamlarının aracılık rolü incelenmiştir. Çalışma, nicel bir yöntemle gerçekleştirilmiş ve veriler anket tekniğiyle toplanmıştır. Pilot çalışmada 173, ana çalışmada ise 1014 katılımcıdan veri toplanarak araştırma iki aşamada yürütülmüştür. Veriler 18 yaş ve üzeri bireylerden basit tesadüfi örneklem yoluyla gönüllülük esasında elde edilmiştir. Pilot çalışmada ölçeklerin geçerliliği ve güvenilirliği test edilerek ana çalışmanın temelleri sağlamlaştırılmıştır. Analizler, SPSS ve AMOS yazılımları kullanılarak yapılmıştır. SPSS programı ile parametrik testler, korelasyon ve geçerlilik-güvenilirlik analizleri yapılırken, AMOS programı ile aracılık analizleri gerçekleştirilmiştir. Araştırmada dijital pazarlama, sosyal medya algısı ve anlık satın alma davranışı arasındaki ilişkiler yol analiziyle değerlendirilirken, demografik değişkenlerin etkileri de farklılık analizleriyle incelenmiştir. Sosyal medya algısının, anlık satın alma davranışını doğrudan ve pozitif yönde etkilediği belirlenmiştir. Demografik faktörlere göre; cinsiyet, medeni durum, yaş, eğitim seviyesi ve gelir durumlarının dijital pazarlama algısı ve anlık satın alma davranışını farklılaştırdığı bulunmuştur. Sonuçlar, dijital pazarlamanın anlık satın alma davranışı üzerinde doğrudan bir etkisinin olmadığını, ancak sosyal medya algısı aracılığıyla dolaylı bir etkisinin bulunduğunu göstermektedir. Araştırma bulguları, dijital pazarlama çalışmalarında sosyal medya algısının güçlendirilmesinin önemini vurgulamaktadır. Şirketlerin demografik özelliklere uygun, hedef odaklı stratejiler geliştirmeleri ve tüketicilerin bu içeriklere bilinçli yaklaşmaları, daha sürdürülebilir pazarlama süreçlerini destekleyecektir. Akademik açıdan ise bu çalışma, dijital pazarlamanın farklı demografik gruplar üzerindeki etkilerinin detaylı analizine olanak tanımaktadır.This study investigates the mediating role of social media advertisements in the effect of digital marketing on impulsive buying behavior. Conducted using a quantitative research approach, data were collected through surveys in two phases: a pilot study with 173 participants and a main study with 1,014 participants, all aged 18 and above. Participants were recruited voluntarily through simple random sampling. The validity and reliability of scales were tested during the pilot phase to ensure a robust foundation for the main study. Data analysis was performed using SPSS and AMOS software. SPSS facilitated parametric tests, correlation, and validity-reliability analyses, while AMOS was employed for mediation analyses. Relationships among digital marketing, social media perception, and impulsive buying behavior were assessed through path analysis, and the effects of demographic variables were examined using difference analyses. The findings reveal that digital marketing does not have a direct impact on impulsive buying behavior; however, it exerts an indirect effect through social media perception. Social media perception was found to positively and directly influence impulsive buying behavior. Additionally, demographic factors such as gender, marital status, age, education level, and income were found to create significant variations in perceptions of digital marketing and impulsive buying behavior. The results highlight the importance of enhancing social media perception in digital marketing efforts. Companies are encouraged to develop targeted strategies aligned with demographic characteristics, fostering more sustainable marketing practices. Academically, this research provides a foundation for deeper analyses of how digital marketing impacts diverse demographic groups
Financial innovation and financial inclusion in European countries: How do they interact?
Full text linkThe most challenging moments in economic history necessitated adaptability to new realities and foreshadowed innovative reactions from economic agents. The recent global health crisis compelled all the stakeholders to find viable solutions to prevent the economic recovery from stalling. As finance serves as the fuel that keeps the economic engine running, exploring the factors affecting financial innovation is pivotal. Europe's digital transition strategy provides a vibrant approach to bolstering the digital economy and financial landscape. This study evaluates the link between financial inclusion and financial innovation in selected European countries moderated by digital technology. Moreover, subsequent factors related to socio-economic development, like the standard of living, education, urbanization, and globalization, are studied to assess their impact on financial innovation. The study used new-generation panel data techniques to analyze the selected European countries from 2000 to 2020. Durbin Hausman's cointegration test shows a long-run relationship. Our findings from fully modified ordinary least square (FMOLS) and dynamic ordinary least squares (DOLS) tests highlighted an inverse relationship between financial inclusion and financial innovation. Thus, expanding the inclusion of people in the financial ecosystem will not increase the usage of innovative financial tools. However, it will only encourage access to essential financial services and products, considering the high levels of financial inclusion in Europe and the newcomers' financial and digital literacy levels. Additionally, the preference for using cash in European countries, which is still at high levels, also explains our results regarding the indirect connection between financial inclusion and financial innovation diffusion. Moreover, a strong direct correlation is observed between education, standard of living, and urbanization. Konya causality analysis results displayed a causal relationship between independent variables and financial innovation in different countries
Longitudinal Associations Between Resilience, Emotion Regulation and Mental Health in Adolescents
Full text linkThe adolescent phase, which is already challenging, has been exacerbated by the psychological impact and social restrictions imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to the onset of psychiatric disorders. Strengthening psychological resilience (PR) and emotion regulation (ER) during challenging periods is vital to foster protective factors and cultivating effective coping strategies. This study aimed to longitudinally examine the association between ER and PR in Turkish adolescents while considering mental health as a control variable. Data collection took place twice, with an interval of three months, from December 2021 to March 2022, involving 929 students, comprising 465 girls and 464 boys, all aged between 10 and 15 years (M = 12, SE = 0.92). The data were analyzed using SPSS 26.00 and MPlus 8.7. We performed an autoregressive cross-lagged analysis to investigate the association between ER and PR. Our findings indicated that higher levels of PR were positively associated with internal functional ER (ER-IF) and negatively associated with internal dysfunctional ER (ER-ID) both at T1 and T2 cross-sectionally. Longitudinally, baseline PR was positively associated with ER-IF three months later, without significant gender differences. No longitudinal association was observed between PR and ER-ID. Moreover, greater mental health problems at T1 were positively associated with T2 ER-ID among women. Overall, our findings suggest that mental health professionals, teachers, and others working with adolescents should incorporate practices that strengthen psychological resilience to improve their well-being and quality of life
Madencilik sektörünün gelişmesinde düzenlemeler, teşvikler ve vergilendirmenin etkinliği: Türkiye ve seçilmiş ülkeler için bir panel veri analizi
Full text linkMadencilik sektörü, ekonomik kalkınmanın, sanayi üretiminin ve bölgesel gelişmenin temel yapı taşlarından biri olarak büyük bir öneme sahiptir. Bu doktora tezinde, Türkiye ve seçilmiş ülkelerde madencilik sektörünün gelişmesini etkileyen düzenleme, teşvik ve vergilendirme politikalarının etkinliği analiz edilmiştir. Tezde ele alınan ilk model, sektörel düzenlemelerin ve sektöre yönelik teşviklerin etkisini incelemek için geliştirilen bir panel veri analizidir. Türkiye ve seçilmiş OECD ülkelerine ait 2000-2023 dönemine ait veriler kullanılarak, düzenlemelerin ve teşvik politikalarının sektörel büyüme üzerindeki etkileri analiz edilmiştir. Bulgular, etkin düzenlemelerin ve teşviklerin, madencilik sektörünün büyümesine ve sürdürülebilir kalkınmaya olan katkısını artırdığını göstermektedir. İkinci model ise, madencilik sektörü için uygulanan vergilendirme politikalarının sektörel büyüme ve rekabet gücü üzerindeki etkisini incelemektedir. Model sonuçlarına göre, adil ve şeffaf bir vergi sistemi, sektörde yatırımcı güvenini artırarak madencilik faaliyetlerinin daha sürdürülebilir bir yapıya kavuşmasına imkân vermektedir. Tezde ayrıca, Türkiye'nin zengin maden rezervlerinin sürdürülebilir bir şekilde değerlendirilmesi için ulusal madencilik politikalarının geliştirilmesine yönelik öneriler sunulmuştur. Türkiye'nin madencilik sektöründeki potansiyelini tam anlamıyla değerlendirebilmesi için etkin düzenlemelerin, teşviklerin ve çevresel sürdürülebilirlik hedeflerini dikkate alan bir vergi politikasının uygulanması gerektiği vurgulanmıştır.The mining sector is a cornerstone of economic development, industrial production, and regional growth, holding critical importance globally. This doctoral dissertation analyzes the effectiveness of regulatory, incentive, and taxation policies in the development of the mining sector in Turkey and selected countries. The study aims to evaluate the contribution of sectoral regulations to economic growth and competitiveness. The first model in this study examines the impact of sectoral regulations through a panel data analysis. Using data from Turkey and selected OECD countries for the period 2000-2023, the analysis evaluates the effects of regulations and incentive policies on sectoral growth. The findings indicate that effective regulations and incentives enhance the mining sector's growth and its contribution to sustainable development. The second model investigates the impact of taxation policies on sectoral growth and competitiveness. According to the results, a fair and transparent tax system fosters investor confidence, enabling mining activities to adopt a more sustainable framework. The dissertation also provides recommendations for developing national mining policies aimed at sustainably utilizing Turkey's rich mineral resources. It emphasizes that to fully realize its potential in the mining sector, Turkey must implement effective regulations, incentives, and tax policies aligned with environmental sustainability objectives