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Batı ve Doğu'da Dijital Dönüşüm: Müslüman Çoğunluklu Ülkeler İçin Dersler
Get PDFIn recent years, the global financial landscape has undergone a radical shift due to the adoption of digital technologies such as blockchain, artificial intelligence (AI), and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). This digital transformation is reshaping how financial institutions operate, interacting with customers, and comply with regulatory requirements, particularly in the West and East. While developed economies have largely embraced these technologies to foster innovation and improve efficiency, many Muslim-majority countries face unique challenges in adopting digital transformation within the framework of Islamic finance, which emphasizes Shariah compliance, ethical banking, and financial inclusion. This dissertation provides a comparative analysis of digital transformation in Western and Eastern financial systems and explores its implications for Islamic financial institutions. The study examines how advanced digital technologies can enhance operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and customer experience in Islamic banking while remaining aligned with the principles of Islamic law. By evaluating successful digital initiatives in countries like the United States, China, and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nations, this study highlights the opportunities and challenges Muslim-majority countries face in leveraging digital innovations. Key findings reveal that while digital transformation presents immense potential for improving financial inclusion, promoting sustainability, and reducing costs, it also raises concerns related to infrastructure readiness, regulatory harmonization, and skilled workforce development. This dissertation offers recommendations for Muslim-majority countries to successfully control these challenges and implement digital technologies in ways that respect Islamic ethical frameworks, contributing to a more inclusive and resilient financial system.Son yıllarda, blok zinciri, yapay zeka (AI) ve merkez bankası dijital para birimleri (CBDC'ler) gibi dijital teknolojilerin benimsenmesi nedeniyle küresel finans manzarası kökten bir değişime uğradı. Bu dijital dönüşüm, özellikle Batı ve Doğu'da finans kuruluşlarının nasıl faaliyet gösterdiğini, müşterilerle nasıl etkileşim kurduğunu ve düzenleyici gerekliliklere nasıl uyduğunu yeniden şekillendiriyor. Gelişmiş ekonomiler, inovasyonu teşvik etmek ve verimliliği artırmak için bu teknolojileri büyük ölçüde benimserken, birçok Müslüman çoğunluklu ülke, Şeriat uyumluluğunu, etik bankacılığı ve finansal katılımı vurgulayan İslami finans çerçevesinde dijital dönüşümü benimsemede benzersiz zorluklarla karşı karşıyadır. Bu tez, Batı ve Doğu finans sistemlerindeki dijital dönüşümün karşılaştırmalı bir analizini sunar ve İslami finans kuruluşları için etkilerini araştırır. Çalışma, gelişmiş dijital teknolojilerin İslami bankacılıkta operasyonel verimliliği, düzenleyici uyumluluğu ve müşteri deneyimini İslami hukuk ilkeleriyle uyumlu kalırken nasıl artırabileceğini inceliyor. Amerika Birleşik Devletleri, Çin ve Körfez İşbirliği Konseyi (GCC) ülkeleri gibi ülkelerdeki başarılı dijital girişimleri değerlendirerek, bu çalışma Müslüman çoğunluklu ülkelerin dijital yeniliklerden yararlanmada karşılaştıkları fırsatları ve zorlukları vurguluyor. Temel bulgular, dijital dönüşümün finansal katılımı iyileştirme, sürdürülebilirliği teşvik etme ve maliyetleri düşürme konusunda muazzam bir potansiyel sunarken, aynı zamanda altyapı hazırlığı, düzenleyici uyumlaştırma ve kalifiye işgücü geliştirmeyle ilgili endişeleri de gündeme getirdiğini ortaya koyuyor. Bu tez, Müslüman çoğunluklu ülkelerin bu zorlukları başarıyla kontrol altına almaları ve daha kapsayıcı ve dayanıklı bir finansal sisteme katkıda bulunarak İslami etik çerçevelere saygılı bir şekilde dijital teknolojileri uygulamaları için öneriler sunuyor
Evaluating Phase Angle in Malnutrition Risk Assessment Using Nutritional Screening Tools
Get PDFBackground & aims: Malnutrition is a common complication in patients with breast cancer and is associated with adverse clinical outcomes. Phase angle (PhA), a parameter derived from bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) may reflect nutritional status, but its value versus standard tools remains unclear. This study aims to evaluate the utility of PhA in detecting malnutrition risk in breast cancer patients, compared with four validated screening tools. Methods: This cross-sectional observational study included 98 female patients with breast cancer. Nutritional status was assessed using the Nutritional Risk Screening 2002 (NRS-2002), Patient-Generated Subjective Global Assessment Short Form (PG-SGA SF), Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool (MUST), and Malnutrition Screening Tool (MST). PhA was measured using single-frequency (50 kHz) BIA. Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) analysis was used to determine the optimal PhA cut-off for malnutrition risk. Associations between PhA and malnutrition risk were examined univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses. Results: PhA was significantly associated with nutritional risk across all four screening tools. The optimal PhA cut-off for malnutrition risk based on NRS-2002 was 5.04 degrees (AUC = 0.83), with 73% sensitivity and 87% specificity. In crude logistic regression, a PhA <5.04 degrees significantly increased malnutrition risk across all screening tools: NRS-2002 (OR = 0.178, p < 0.001), MUST (OR = 0.338, p = 0.005), MST (OR = 0.308, p < 0.001), and PG-SGA SF (OR = 0.481, p = 0.037). These associations remained statistically significant after adjustment for age and fat mass index in three models (excluding PG-SGA SF). Conclusion: PhA, appears to be a practical and supportive indicator for identifying malnutrition risk in breast cancer patients, particularly when used alongside validated screening tools. The identified cut-off value (5.04 degrees) may serve as a useful threshold in clinical practice
The Relationship Between Ultra-Processed Food Consumption and Advanced Glycation End Products in University Students: Evidence From the Skin Autofluorescence Method
Get PDFBackground: Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) contribute substantially to total dietary energy intake and have been linked to various non-communicable diseases (NCDs). During industrial processing, UPFs are exposed to high heat, producing advanced glycation end products (AGEs). However, it remains unclear whether the consumption of AGE-rich UPFs influences AGE accumulation in skin collagen. This study aimed to examine the potential association between the frequency of UPF consumption and skin AGE levels among university students. Methods: This cross-sectional study included university students at a foundation university in Istanbul between 2022 and 2023. Data including sociodemographic characteristics, health information, anthropometric measurements, skin AGE levels, 24-hour recall, and UPF frequency were gathered via face-to-face interviews. Results: The total sample included 535 participants (63.6% women) with a mean age of 20.9 ± 3.7 years. The percentage of UPF consumption was 35.2 ± 28.6%, with no significant difference between genders. The main contributors to the UPF intake of the students are chocolate (17%), carbonated beverages (11.8%), and packaged biscuits (9.3%), which have a high daily consumption rate. The average skin AGE levels for the overall students was 1.48 AU, significantly higher in women (1.49 AU) than men (1.45) (p = 0.041). However, the association between UPF consumption percentage and AGE levels were not statistically significant (p = 0.168). Conclusions: The consumption of UPF is a prevalent phenomenon among university students. Although this highlights the importance of elucidating the relationship between UPF consumption and skin AGE accumulation to prevent potential risks, our findings did not demonstrate a significant association between the two variables. Nonetheless, the use of non-invasive skin AGE measurement (SAF) remains a valuable tool for assessing long-term AGE-related health risks. Further comprehensive studies are required to gain a deeper understanding of this subject
The Development of Panslavism in the Balkans: An Evaluation within the Framework of Nationalism Theories
Get PDFBu çalışma, Balkanlar'da Panslavizm'in kökeni ve gelişimini tarihsel bir bağlamda inceleyerek, ideolojinin Slav halkları üzerindeki kültürel ve siyasi etkilerini analiz etmeyi amaçlamaktadır. Panslavizm'in tarihsel koşulları, bu ideolojiyi şekillendiren faktörler ve Çarlık Rusyası'nın Balkanlardaki politikaları ile Slav halkları üzerindeki etkileri ele alınmıştır. Çalışma, özellikle milliyetçilik ve inşa süreçleriyle Panslavizm'in ilişkisini değerlendirmiştir. Araştırmada nitel yöntemler benimsenmiş ve tarihsel analiz teknikleri kullanılmıştır. Ayrıca Benedict Anderson'ın (1936-2015) "Hayali Cemaatler" teorisi, Ernest Gellner'ın (1925–1995) modernleşme teorisi ve Eric Hobsbawm'ın (1917-2012) "İcat Edilmiş Gelenekler" kavramı gibi teorik yaklaşımlar araştırmanın teorik çerçevesini oluşturmuştur. Çalışmanın bulguları, Panslavizm'in başlangıçta kültürel bir hareket olarak ortaya çıktığını, ancak Çarlık Rusya'nın Balkanlardaki stratejik hedefleri doğrultusunda politik bir araç haline geldiğini göstermektedir. Özellikle Kırım Savaşı (1853-1856), Panslavizm'in Balkanlardaki etkisinin sınırlandığı önemli bir dönüm noktası olmuştur. Araştırma, Panslavizm'in Slav halklarının kimlik inşasındaki rolüne ışık tutmuş ve Balkanlar'daki siyasi dönüşümler üzerindeki etkisini ortaya koymuştur. Sonuç olarak bu çalışmada Panslavizm'in hem Slav halkları arasındaki bağları güçlendiren bir ideoloji hem de bölgesel dinamikleri şekillendiren bir politika aracı olduğunu vurgulamaktadır. Bu araştırma, Balkanlar'daki tarihsel süreçlerin daha iyi anlaşılmasına katkı sunarken, milliyetçilik ve ulus inşa teorilerinin farklı bağlamlarda nasıl işlediğine dair yeni perspektifler sağlamaktadır.Analyzing the political and cultural consequences of Panslavism on the Slavic people, this paper investigates the origins and growth of this movement in the Balkans inside a historical framework. We examine closely the historical circumstances that led to Panslavism, the elements forming this ideology, Russia's policies in the Balkans, and their impact on the Slavic people. Particular focus is on the interaction among nationalism, Panslavism, and nation-building procedures. Using historical analysis approaches, the study uses qualitative research tools. The basis of the study includes theoretical frameworks like Benedict Anderson's (1936–2015) idea of "Imagined Communities," Eric Hobsbawm's (1917–2012) concept of "Invented Traditions," and Ernest Gellner's (1925–1995) theory of modernization. According to the results, Pan-Slavism first developed as a cultural movement but progressively turned into a political tool fit for Russia's strategic goals in the Balkans. Especially the Crimean War (1853–1856) was a major turning point that limited the impact of Panslavism in the area. This study emphasizes how Panslavism shapes political developments in the Balkans and helps Slavic people to create their identity. In conclusion, the study emphasises that Panslavism functioned both as an ideology fostering solidarity among Slavic peoples and as a policy tool shaping regional dynamics. By shedding light on the historical processes in the Balkans, this research provides new perspectives on the application of nationalism and nation-building theories across diverse contexts
The Mediating Role of Self-Efficacy and Social Cognition in the Relationship Between Beliefs About Intelligence and School Engagement
Get PDFBu tez çalışmasında zekâ inançları ile okula bağlılık arasındaki ilişkide öz yeterlik ve sosyal bilişin aracılık rolü incelenmiştir. Çalışma ilişkisel tarama modelinde düzenlenmiştir. Araştırma grubu, 2023-2024 Öğretim Yılı göz ve bahar Dönemi'nde İstanbul Sabahattin Zaim Üniversitesinin farklı bölümlerinde öğrenim gören toplam 510 üniversite öğrenciden oluşmuştur. Çalışmanın amacı doğrultusunda Örtük Zekâ Teorisi Ölçeği (ÖZTÖ), Üniversite Öğrencilerinin Okul Bağlılığı Ölçeği (ÜÖOBÖ), Genel Öz Yeterlik Ölçeği ve Sosyal Biliş Ölçeği (SBÖ) kullanılmıştr. Araştırmada öz yeterlik ve sosyal bilişin aracı rolleri Hayes'in (2018) 6. Model olan seri çoklu aracı değişken analizi PROCESS Macro v4.2.'ile gerçekleştirilmiştir. Araştırmanın değişkenlerinin birbiriyle ilişkileri Pearson korelasyon analizi ile incelenmiş, gruplar arasındaki farklılıkları ortaya çıkarmak adına t-testi kullanılmıştır. Çalışmanın bulgularına göre, varlık zekâ inanç ile okula bağlılığının alt boyut puanları arasındaki ilişki harıç çalışmanın diğer değişkenleri olan artımsal zekâ inanç, okula bağlılığının alt boyutları, sosyal bilişin alt boyutları ve öz yeterliğin alt boyutları arasında karşılıklı istatistiksel olarak anlamlı ilişkilerin olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Öğrencilerin zekâ inanç puanları, okula bağlılık puanları, öz yeterlik puanları ve sosyal biliş puanları cinsiyet değişkenine göre farklılık göstermektedir. Araştırmanın aracılık analiz sonuçlarına göre, artımsal zekâ inancı ile okula bağlılığın alt boyutları olan davranışsal, duyuşsal ve bilişsel bağlılık arasındaki ilişkide, hem öz yeterliğin alt boyutları olan başlama, yılmama ve sürdürme-çaba ısrarı, hem de sosyal bilişin alt boyutları olan kendini tanıma, zihin okuma, eğitim ortamını anlama ve eğitim tehditlerini anlama arasında aracılık rolü gözlemlenmiştir. Ayrıca, varlık zekâ inancı ile okula bağlılığın alt boyutları arasındaki ilişkide, öz yeterliğin alt boyutları ve sosyal bilişin alt boyutlarının aracılık rolü gözlemlenmemiştir. Zekâ inançlarının alt boyutları olan artımsal ve varlık zekâ inancının okula bağlılık üzerindeki etkisinde, öz yeterlik ve sosyal biliş toplam ölçek puanlarının çoklu aracılık rolü olduğu tespit edilmiştir.This study examines the mediating role of self-efficacy and social cognition in the relationship between beliefs about intelligence and school engagement. The study is organized within the framework of the relational survey model. The research group consists of 510 university students from various departments at Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University during the 2023-2024 academic year, including both the fall and spring semesters. In line with the purpose of the study, the following instruments were utilized: the Implicit Intelligence Theory Scale (IITS), the University Student Engagement Inventory, the General Self-Efficacy Scale, and the Social Cognition Questionnaire. The mediating roles of self-efficacy and social cognition in the study were examined using Hayes's (2018) 6th model, the serial multiple mediation analysis PROCESS Macro v4.2. The relationships between the variables of the research were examined using Pearson correlation analysis, and a t-test was employed to reveal the differences between the groups. According to the findings of the study, it was determined that there are statistically significant relationships at varying levels among the other variables of the study, namely incremental intelligence belief, sub-dimensions of school engagement, sub-dimensions of social cognition, and sub-dimensions of self-efficacy, excluding the relationship between the belief in entity intelligence and the sub-dimension scores of school engagement. Students' beliefs about intelligence, school engagement, self-efficacy, and social cognitive skill scores vary according to the gender variable. According to the results of the mediation analysis of the research, it has been observed that both the sub-dimensions of self-efficacy, namely initiation, perseverance, and sustained effort, as well as the sub-dimensions of social cognition, including cognition of self, mindreading, detection of educational threat and understanding of educational environment, play a mediating role in the relationship between incremental intelligence beliefs and the sub-dimensions of school engagement, which are behavioral, emotional, and cognitive engagement. Additionally, it has been observed that the sub-dimensions of self-efficacy and social cognition do not play a mediating role in the relationship between belief in entity intelligence and school engagement sub-dimensions. It was determined that self-efficacy and social cognition total scale scores had multiple mediating roles in the effect of incremental and entity intelligence beliefs, which are sub-dimensions of intelligence beliefs, on school engagement
The Effect of School Principals' Inclusive Leadership Behaviors on Organizational Synergy
Get PDFBu araştırma öğretmen görüşlerine göre okul müdürlerinin kapsayıcı liderlik davranışlarının örgütsel sinerji üzerindeki etkisini incelemek amacıyla nicel araştırma yöntemlerinden ilişkisel tarama modeliyle yapılmıştır. Araştırmanın çalışma grubunu, 2023-2024 eğitim-öğretim yılı 2. döneminde İstanbul İli Başakşehir-Bağcılar-Bayrampaşa-Esenler İlçelerindeki resmi okulöncesi, ilkokul, ortaokul ve liselerde görev yapmakta olan öğretmenlerden kolayda örneklem yöntemi ile seçilen 383 öğretmen oluşturmaktadır. Verilerin elde edilmesi amacıyla araştırmacı tarafından geliştirilen kişisel bilgi formu, Hollander (2008) tarafından geliştirilen Okçu ve Deviren (2020) tarafından Türkçeye uyarlaması yapılan Kapsayıcı Liderlik Ölçeği (KLÖ) ile Akpolat ve Levent (2018) tarafından geliştirilen Örgütsel Sinerji Ölçeği kullanılmıştır. Araştırma sonucunda elde edilen bulgular okul müdürlerinin kapsayıcı liderlik davranışlarının tanıma ve destek, adalet-iletişim ve eylem boyutlarında yüksek düzeyde, bencillik ve saygısızlık boyutunda düşük düzeyde algılandığını göstermektedir. Örgütsel sinerjiye yönelik algı ise bütün boyutlarda yüksek düzeyde tespit edilmiştir. Demografik değişkenlere göre bakıldığında kapsayıcı liderlik algısında medeni durum, mesleki kıdem; örgütsel sinerji algısında ise cinsiyet, yaş ve medeni durum değişkenlerinde anlamlı farklılıklar olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Kapsayıcı liderlik ile örgütsel sinerjinin bütün alt boyutları arasında korelasyon tespit edilmiş olup yapılan çoklu regresyon analizinden elde edilen bulgular kapsayıcı liderlik davranışlarının örgütsel sinerjiyi yüksek düzeyde yordadığını göstermektedir.This study was conducted with the relational survey model, one of the quantitative research methods, in order to examine the effect of school principals' inclusive leadership behaviours on organisational synergy according to teachers' views. The study group of the research consists of 383 teachers selected by convenience sampling method from the teachers working in official preschool, primary, secondary and high schools in Başakşehir-Bağcılar-Bayrampaşa-Esenler Districts of Istanbul Province in the second semester of the 2023-2024 academic year. In order to obtain the data, the personal information form developed by the researcher, the Inclusive Leadership Scale (ILS) developed by Hollander (2008) and adapted into Turkish by Okçu and Deviren (2020) and the Organisational Synergy Scale developed by Akpolat and Levent (2018) were used. The findings of the research show that school principals' inclusive leadership behaviours are perceived at high levels in the dimensions of recognition and support, justice-communication and action, and at low levels in the dimensions of selfishness and disrespect. Perception of organisational synergy was found to be high in all dimensions. According to demographic variables, marital status and professional seniority were found to have significant differences in the perception of inclusive leadership, while gender, age and marital status were found to have significant differences in the perception of organisational synergy. A correlation was found between inclusive leadership and all sub-dimensions of organisational synergy and the findings obtained from the multiple regression analysis show that inclusive leadership behaviours predict organisational synergy at a high level
Multifunctional, Biocompatible Hybrid Surface Coatings Combining Antibacterial, Hydrophobic and Fluorescent Applications
Get PDFThe hybrid inorganic–organic material concept plays a bold role in multifunctional materials, combining different features on one platform. Once varying properties coexist without cancelling each other on one matrix, a new type of supermaterial can be formed. This concept showed that silver nanoparticles can be embedded together with inorganic and organic surface coatings and silicon quantum dots for symbiotic antibacterial character and UV-excited visible light fluorescent features. Additionally, fluorosilane material can be coupled with this prepolymeric structure to add the hydrophobic feature, showing water contact angles around 120°, providing self-cleaning features. Optical properties of the components and the final material were investigated by UV-Vis spectroscopy and PL analysis. Atomic investigations and structural variations were detected by XPS, SEM, and EDX atomic mapping methods, correcting the atomic entities inside the coating. FT-IR tracked surface features, and statistical analysis of the quantum dots and nanoparticles was conducted. Multifunctional final materials showed antibacterial properties against E. coli and S. aureus, exhibiting self-cleaning features with high surface contact angles and visible light fluorescence due to the silicon quantum dot incorporation into the sol-gel-produced nanocomposite hybrid structure
The Mediating Role of Emotional Flexibility and Self-Compassion in the Relationship Between Psychological Abuse and Psychological Resilience in Adolescents
No full textBu çalışmanın amacı, ergenlerde psikolojik istismar ile psikolojik sağlamlık arasındaki ilişkide duygusal esneklik ve öz şefkatin aracı rolünü incelemektir. Araştırma, 2024 yılında İstanbul İli Esenyurt İlçesindeki liselerde öğrenim gören ve gönüllü olarak katılım sağlayan 645 lise öğrencisinden elde edilen verilerle gerçekleştirilmiştir. Katılımcılara Psikolojik İstismar Ölçeği, Çocuk ve Ergenlerin Psikolojik Sağlamlık Ölçeği-12, Duygusal Esneklik Ölçeği ve Öz şefkat Ölçeği Kısa Formu uygulanmıştır. Ayrıca, cinsiyet, ebeveyn birlikteliği, ekonomik gelir düzeyi ve doğum sırası gibi demografik değişkenler de araştırmaya dahil edilmiştir. Araştırma, değişkenler arasındaki ilişkileri incelemek amacıyla ilişkisel tarama yöntemiyle gerçekleştirilmiş ve aracı değişkenlerin rollerini belirlemek için yapısal eşitlik modellemesi kullanılmıştır. Bulgular, cinsiyet, ekonomik gelir ve doğum sırası değişkenlerine göre anlamlı farklılıklar olduğunu ortaya koymuştur. Psikolojik istismar ile psikolojik sağlamlık, duygusal esneklik ve öz şefkat arasında negatif yönlü ilişkiler bulunurken; psikolojik sağlamlık ile duygusal esneklik ve öz şefkat arasında pozitif yönlü ilişkiler saptanmıştır. Ayrıca, duygusal esneklik ve öz şefkatin, psikolojik istismar ve psikolojik sağlamlık arasındaki ilişkide aracı bir rol oynadığı belirlenmiştir. Bu bulgular, ergenlerde psikolojik sağlamlığı artırmaya yönelik müdahalelerde duygusal esneklik ve öz şefkatin geliştirilmesine odaklanmanın önemli olduğunu göstermektedir.The aim of this study is to examine the mediating roles of emotional flexibility and self-compassion in the relationship between psychological abuse and psychological resilience among adolescents. The research was conducted with data obtained from 645 high school students who voluntarily participated in the study from high schools in the Esenyurt District of Istanbul Province in 2024. Participants were administered the Psychological Abuse Scale, the 12-item Child and Youth Resilience Measure, the Emotional Flexibility Scale, and the Short Form of the Self-Compassion Scale. Additionally, demographic variables such as gender, parental unity, economic income level, and birth order were included in the study. The research employed a correlational survey method to examine the relationships between variables, and structural equation modeling was used to determine the roles of mediating variables. Findings revealed significant differences according to gender, economic income, and birth order variables. Negative correlations were found between psychological abuse and psychological resilience, emotional flexibility, and self-compassion; while positive correlations were identified between psychological resilience and emotional flexibility and self-compassion. Furthermore, emotional flexibility and self-compassion were determined to play a mediating role in the relationship between psychological abuse and psychological resilience. These findings indicate the importance of focusing on developing emotional flexibility and self-compassion in interventions aimed at increasing psychological resilience in adolescents
Individual and Environmental Factors Shaping Homework Behavior: A Three-Level Investigation With Hierarchical Linear Modeling
No full textThis study employed a multilevel, three-stage hierarchical linear modeling (HLM) approach to examine the factors influencing homework completion, time, and effort behaviors among middle and high school students. The student-level analysis encompassed a range of variables, including academic achievement, parental education, book ownership, age, homework motivation, emotions, parental involvement, personality, and attitudes. The class-level analysis incorporated homework quality, feedback quality, autonomy support, and homework frequency, representing teacher involvement. The school-level analysis included factors that reflected school-level differences and involved both middle and high school students. The study's findings indicated that homework completion and effort are predominantly influenced by individual-level factors, while homework time is significantly impacted by class-level variables. The study underscores the significance of academic achievement, homework motivation, and parental involvement in predicting homework completion and effort. Conversely, teacher feedback quality and autonomy support emerged as important factors affecting homework time and completion rates. This complex model offers a detailed understanding of the details that shape homework behaviors (completion, time, and effort), providing a foundation for designing targeted interventions to enhance student achievement
“In Search of Truth?” Integrating Religious Consultation into CBT to Address Ambivalence: A Case Study
Get PDFAmbivalence—defined as the simultaneous experience of conflicting emotions, attitudes, or beliefs toward a specific person, object, or situation—is a complex construct that plays a critical role in psychological processes such as decision-making, emotional regulation, and interpersonal relationships. While Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) combined with Motivational Interviewing (MI) has been shown to be effective in addressing ambivalence, there is limited research on religiously sensitive interventions for individuals with strong faith-based values. This case study introduces an integrative approach that incorporates consultation with a Muslim religious leader into the therapeutic process to address ambivalence regarding family responsibilities. The client, a young Muslim woman, experienced psychological distress due to uncertainty about her religious obligations to maintain her relationship with her father. Initial CBT sessions targeted anxiety and interpersonal difficulties. However, the inclusion of religious consultation played a crucial role in helping the client clarify her values and resolve her inner conflict. This intervention provided a faith-based framework for interpreting her obligations, reduced ruminative thinking, and fostered a more future-oriented perspective. Post-treatment assessments indicated notable reductions in anxiety and depression levels, and the client’s feedback highlighted the value of the religious consultation. These findings suggest that integrating religious consultation into psychotherapy may improve treatment outcomes for clients with strong religious commitments