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Relationship Between Emotion Regulation Difficulties and Gambling Tendencies of University Students
No full textObjective: This study aims to examine the relationship between university students’ difficulties regulating emotions and their tendency to gamble. Method: The population of this cross-sectional and correlational study consisted of 69,000 undergraduate level students studying at three state universities in three different provinces in Turkey between February-September 2022. Based on the calculation using the sampling method of the known population, study data were collected face-to-face from 750 students. The data were collected using three tools: a descriptive information form, the South Oaks Gambling Screening Test (SOGS), and the Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale-Brief Form (DERS-16). Descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation and Multiple Linear Regression analysis were used to analyze the relationship among the scales’ mean scores. Results: Of the participating university students, 51.6% were female and 48.4% were male. Of these students, 42% stated that they had gambled at least once in their lives and 25.3% of them were still gambling. The mean DERS score was 38.14±14.37, which indicated a moderate difficulty in emotional regulation, and the mean SOGS score was 5.12±3.18. A positive and significant correlation was found between DERS SOGS (r=0.304, p0.05). It was determined that university students’ tendency to gamble was predicted by the three sub-dimensions of the DERS (Clarity (β=0.258, p=0.001), Purpose (β=0.156, p=0.021) and Non-Acceptance (β=1.768, p=0.001)), being male and gambling status in the family (p0.05). Conclusion: Emotional regulation difficulties in university students may play an important role in their gambling tendencies. © (2024), (Turkish Association of Nervous and Mental Health). All Rights Reserved
The Corporate Honesty Effect and Its Boundary Conditions: B2b Firms’ Communications on Withdrawal From Russia
No full textPurpose: Against the backdrop of the Russia-Ukraine conflict and ensuing industrial turmoil as well as the pressure of stakeholder sentiments, numerous U.S-based multinational B2B firms announced about their intent to withdraw from the Russian market. This study aims to probe the veracity of this form of corporate communication, exploring the corporate honesty effect by juxtaposing the stated withdrawal intentions against the actual scale of divestment. Methodology/approach: We identify 241 cases of response to the Russia-Ukraine conflict pertaining to U.S-based multinational B2B corporations. This includes 34 cases of no withdrawal (i.e., no communication) and 207 cases of announcements about the firm’s intent to withdraw from Russia. For these cases, we calculate the actual scale of withdrawal (Actual Divestment Index) based on the data from Federal Tax Service of Russia and the Central Bank of the Russian Federation. Considering Actual Divestment Index as a fractional measure, we conduct fractional logit regression analysis, where the effect of the withdrawal communication on Actual Divestment Index is interpreted as the corporate honesty effect. Findings: Controlling for variables such as firm size, leverage, return on assets, institutional ownership, entry mode, and industry, the analysis reveals that the scope of intended withdrawal–reflected in the stages of no action, non-essential pullout, suspension, partial core, and full core withdrawal–is positively associated with the observed level of divestment. The findings further show that firms with larger corporate resources, higher profitability, and deeper local market exposure exhibit a greater level of corporate honesty. Research implications: This study builds on the MFHB framework (Cooper et al., 2023) that differentiates several distinct dimensions of corporate honesty. Our research applies these dimensions to formulate an operational definition of corporate honesty which emphasizes the fidelity to the firm’s communicated intent, situationally activated in response to external pressures and emergent socio-political sentiments, in the context of established domestic/international business relationships. Also, we contribute to the current body of knowledge on corporate honesty by introducing a method of measuring the corporate honesty effect. Practical implications: Marketing managers of multinational B2B firms must endeavor to maintain the stakeholder perceptions of corporate legitimacy by constantly monitoring the level of corporate honesty effect, specifically during the time of war-induced disruptions and turmoil in B2B markets. Managers of B2B firms with larger resources, better profitability, and deeper market exposure can leverage their advantageous position to further highlight and promote their actual performance in this aspect to assuage the concerns and negative sentiments of stakeholders. Originality/value/contribution: This research contributes to theories of corporate honesty by contextualizing the concept of corporate honesty within the framework of communication-action congruence. This is done in relation to the strategic divestment communications and actions undertaken by B2B multinational firms in a market embroiled in moral turmoil during a geopolitical conflict. Our alternative operationalization of corporate honesty facilitates a quantifiable assessment of this construct, offering an alternative methodology to evaluate the integrity of corporate communications vis-à-vis actual organizational action in crisis contexts. Our findings about the boundary conditions of the corporate honesty effect contributes to a nuanced understanding of the phenomenon within the domain of sociopolitical corporate activism, ethical business practices, and international market dynamics. © 2024 The Author(s). Published with license by Taylor ; Francis Group, LLC
Probiotic viability and bioactive properties of buffalo yoghurt produced using high cholesterol-assimilating probiotic strains
No full textBackgroundThis study aimed to produce yoghurt with reduced cholesterol levels, enhanced antioxidant activity and angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitory activity while maintaining acceptable health properties, using buffalo milk and probiotic microorganisms.MethodBuffalo yoghurts were produced using three different probiotic strains, including Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactiplantibacillus plantarum and Bifidobacterium lactis. ACE-inhibitor activities (%), antioxidant activities as DPPH (%), and cholesterol activities in HPLC of these yoghurts were determined during the 28-day storage period. In addition, probiotic microorganisms, total aerobic mesophilic bacteria and yeast mould were counted during storage.ResultsThe viability of probiotic microorganisms in buffalo yoghurts remained above 5 log CFU/g at the end of the storage period. Antioxidant activity ranged from 9.30% to 27.20%. Buffalo yoghurt is produced with Lpb. plantarum, which exhibited the highest viability (9.12 log CFU/g) and antioxidant activity values of 61.48%. Gastrointestinal digestion affected the antioxidant and ACE-inhibitor properties of the yoghurt samples. The highest ACE-inhibitory effect after gastric digestion on the 28th day was observed in yoghurt-produced Lpb. plantarum and B. lactis, with 24.30% and 25.14% values, respectively. Also, the ACE-inhibitory activity of the outer (OUT) phase for all yoghurt samples was higher than that of undigested samples. According to cholesterol peaks obtained in HPLC, the highest cholesterol assimilation was detected in yoghurt produced using Lpb. plantarum.ConclusionThe data obtained from the study may contribute to research on the potential of probiotic microorganisms with cholesterol-assimilation ability and probiotic food products produced using them to reduce cholesterol risk.TUBITAK-ULAKBIM "Read and Publish" agreementThis study was supported by TUBITAK-ULAKBIM "Read and Publish" agreement
Yemek atölyesi deneyiminin turistlerin pozitif psikolojisi üzerindeki etkisi
No full textPozitif psikoloji, bireylerin, toplulukların ve toplumların gelişimini destekleyerek mutluluk, refah, olumlu duygular, erdemler ve değerler üzerine odaklanır. Aynı zamanda bireylerin potansiyellerini keşfetmelerine, dayanıklılık geliştirmelerine ve daha anlamlı bir yaşam sürmelerine katkı sağlar. Turizm de bireylere günlük yaşam rutinlerinden uzaklaşarak psikolojik iyi oluşlarını destekleyen anlamlı ve keyifli deneyimler sunar. Tatil sürecinde turistler, günlük rutinlerinden uzaklaşarak anlamlı ve keyifli deneyimlere yönelirler. Yemek atölyeleri de turizm deneyiminde yaratıcı ve deneyimsel bir rol oynamanın yanı sıra bireylerin kendini gerçekleştirme fırsatı bulmalarını sağlamaktadır. Bu çalışmanın amacı, yemek atölyeleri deneyiminin turistlerin pozitif psikolojisi üzerindeki etkilerini incelemektir. Çalışmanın verileri TripAdvisor web sitesindeki yemek atölyelerine (cooking class) ait İngilizce yazılmış en güncel 250’şer yorum olmak üzere toplam 2.000 yorumdan oluşmaktadır. Toplanan veriler, pozitif psikoloji temelli yaklaşımlardan PERMA ve DRAMMA modelleri kapsamında analiz edilmiştir. Çalışma, turistlerin hem eudaimonik hem de hedonik deneyimlerini anlamaya odaklanarak literatürdeki önemli bir boşluğu gidermesi açısından önemlidir. Araştırmanın bulguları, yemek atölyelerinin katılımcılara eudaimonik (anlam ve kişisel gelişim) ve hedonik (anlık keyif) faydalar sunduğunu göstermektedir. PERMA ve DRAMMA modellerine göre yemek atölyeleri özellikle sosyal bağlar, olumlu duygular ve anlam boyutlarında güçlü bir etki yaratmaktadır. Sonuç olarak yemek atölyelerinin turistler için eğlenceli olmanın ötesinde, psikolojik iyi oluşu destekleyen anlamlı bir turizm deneyimi sunduğu ortaya çıkmıştır.Positive psychology focuses on happiness, well-being, positive emotions, virtues, and values by supporting the development of individuals, communities, and societies. It also contributes to individuals' exploration of their potential, development of resilience, and pursuit of a more meaningful life. Tourism provides individuals with meaningful and enjoyable experiences that support their psychological well-being by allowing them to escape from their daily routines. During their vacation, tourists tend to seek meaningful and enjoyable experiences away from their everyday lives. Cooking classes, in addition to playing a creative and experiential role in the tourism experience, offer individuals the opportunity for self-actualization.
This study aims to examine the effects of cooking class experiences on tourists' positive psychology. The study data consists of a total of 2,000 reviews, with the most recent 250 English-written reviews for each of the selected cooking classes on the TripAdvisor website. The collected data was analyzed within the framework of PERMA and DRAMMA models, which are based on positive psychology approaches. The study is significant in addressing an important gap in the literature by focusing on both eudaimonic and hedonic experiences of tourists.
The findings indicate that cooking classes provide participants with both eudaimonic (meaning and personal development) and hedonic (momentary pleasure) benefits. According to the PERMA and DRAMMA models, cooking classes particularly have a strong impact on social connections, positive emotions, and meaning. As a result, it has been revealed that cooking classes offer tourists a meaningful tourism experience that goes beyond mere entertainment by supporting their psychological well-being
Parçalanmış ailelerde manevi destek (Kahramanmaraş depremi örneği)
No full textBu çalışma, Kahramanmaraş Depremi örneği üzerinden parçalanmış ailelerde manevi desteğin rolünü
ve önemini incelemeyi amaçlamaktadır. Depremin ardından yaşanan travmalar, bireylerin psikolojik ve
duygusal dünyalarını derinden etkilemekte, bu süreçte manevi destek, iyileşme sürecinin kritik bir parçası
olarak öne çıkmaktadır. Araştırma, manevi destek hizmetlerinin, depremden etkilenen bireylerin ve ailelerin
travmalarını anlamlandırmalarına, duygusal yüklerini hafifletmelerine ve yeniden umut bulmalarına nasıl
katkıda bulunduğunu analiz etmektedir. Araştırma kapsamında, depremden etkilenen ailelerle yapılan
derinlemesine görüşmeler ve elde edilen veriler ışığında, manevi desteğin psikolojik iyileşme sürecine olan
etkileri değerlendirilmektedir. Bu çalışma, manevi destek hizmetlerinin afet sonrası iyileşme sürecindeki
önemini vurgulamakta ve bu alanda daha etkin stratejiler geliştirilmesine yönelik öneriler sunmaktadır. Sonuç
olarak, araştırmanın bulguları, toplumsal dayanışma ve manevi desteğin afet sonrası iyileşme sürecindeki kritik
rolünü ortaya koyarak, gelecekte benzer durumlar için rehber niteliğinde bilgiler sağlamaktadır.This study aims to examine the role and importance of spiritual support in fragmented families through
the Kahramanmaraş Earthquake example. The traumas experienced after the earthquake deeply affect the
psychological and emotional worlds of individuals, and spiritual support stands out as a critical part of the
recovery process. The study analyzes how spiritual support services contribute to individuals and families
affected by the earthquake making sense of their traumas, alleviating their emotional burdens, and finding hope
again. Within the scope of the study, the effects of spiritual support on the psychological recovery process are
evaluated in light of the in-depth interviews conducted with families affected by the earthquake and the data
obtained. This study emphasizes the importance of spiritual support services in the post-disaster recovery
process and offers suggestions for developing more effective strategies in this area. As a result, the findings of
the study provide guidance for similar situations in the future by revealing the critical role of social solidarity
and spiritual support in the post-disaster recovery process
The Role of Oligoclonal Band Count and Igg Index in Treatment Response and Disease Activity in Multiple Sclerosis (Vol 83,105391,2024)
No full textNormalleşen zulüm ortamında manevi destek ve rehberlik faaliyetleri ile duyarlılığın arttırılması
No full textBu araştırma, normalleşen zulüm ortamlarında manevi destek ve rehberlik faaliyetlerinin
empati ve toplumsal duyarlılığı artırmadaki rolünü literatür taraması yöntemiyle
incelemektedir. Çalışmanın amacı, manevi rehberlik hizmetlerinin bireylerin içsel huzur
bulmalarına, stres ve anksiyete ile başa çıkmalarına, toplumsal meselelere duyarlılık
kazanmalarına nasıl katkıda bulunduğunu anlamaktır. Literatürde yapılan incelemeler, manevi
destek ve rehberlik hizmetlerinin bireylerde empati gelişimini desteklediğini ve toplumsal
duyarlılığı artırdığını göstermektedir. Bu hizmetlerin, bireylerin içsel dengelerini sağlamak ve
yaşamlarında bir uyum yakalamak açısından etkili olduğu belirtilmiştir. Aynı zamanda
manevi rehberlik, bireylerin toplumsal olaylara yönelik farkındalıklarını artırarak sosyal
dayanışma ve adaletin teşvik edilmesine olanak tanımaktadır. Araştırmanın sonuçları
literatürde sıkça vurgulanan manevi rehberlik hizmetlerinin bireysel ve toplumsal yaşam
üzerindeki olumlu etkilerini ortaya koymaktadır. Manevi rehberlik uygulamaları, bireylerin
duygusal ve ruhsal durumlarını iyileştirirken, empati odaklı bir bakış açısının geliştirilmesine
katkıda bulunmaktadır. Bunun sonucunda, bireylerin yalnızca kendi yaşamlarında değil,
toplumsal hayatta da duyarlı ve bilinçli davranışlar sergiledikleri tespit edilmiştir. Bu çalışma,
literatürden elde edilen bulgular doğrultusunda manevi destek ve rehberlik hizmetlerinin
yaygınlaştırılmasının gerekliliğini ortaya koymaktadır. Manevi rehberliğin bireysel huzur ve
toplumsal uyumu teşvik eden güçlü bir araç olduğunu vurgulayarak, bu alanda daha fazla
çalışmanın ve hizmetin geliştirilmesine olanak sağlayacak bir temel sunmaktadır.This study examines the role of spiritual support and guidance activities in increasing
empathy and social sensitivity in normalized oppression environments through a literature
review method. The aim of the study is to understand how spiritual guidance services
contribute to individuals finding inner peace, coping with stress and anxiety, and gaining
sensitivity to social issues. Reviews in the literature show that spiritual support and guidance
services support the development of empathy in individuals and increase social sensitivity. It
has been stated that these services are effective in terms of ensuring the inner balance of
individuals and achieving harmony in their lives. At the same time, spiritual guidance
increases individuals' awareness of social events and allows the promotion of social solidarity
and justice. The results of the study reveal the positive effects of spiritual guidance services,
which are frequently emphasized in the literature, on individual and social life. While spiritual
guidance practices improve the emotional and spiritual states of individuals, they contribute to
the development of an empathy-focused perspective. As a result, it has been determined that
individuals exhibit sensitive and conscious behaviors not only in their own lives but also in
social life. In line with the findings obtained from the literature, this study reveals the
necessity of expanding spiritual support and guidance services. By emphasizing that spiritual
guidance is a powerful tool for promoting individual peace and social harmony, it provides a
foundation that will enable further study and service to be developed in this area
Impact of Anticholinergic Burden on Cognitive Functions in Individuals With Bipolar Disorder, Schizoaffective Disorder, and Schizophrenia
No full textYucens, Bengu/0000-0002-4721-7288; Oktar Erdogan, Nilgun/0000-0001-5395-0542; Tumkaya, Selim/0000-0002-0474-4467Objective: Bipolar disorder (BD), schizoaffective disorder (SAD), and schizophrenia (SCH) are psychiatric disorders characterized by persistent cognitive impairments, even during periods of remission. Psychotropic medications commonly used to manage these conditions have anticholinergic properties, which may contribute to cognitive impairment. Methods: This study examined the relationship between anticholinergic medication burden and cognitive function in individuals diagnosed with BD, SAD, and SCH. Anticholinergic burden was assessed using two validated scales, the Anticholinergic Cognitive Burden Scale (ACB) and the CRIDECO Anticholinergic Load Scale (CALS). Cognitive function was evaluated using the Digit Span and the ; Ouml;ktem Verbal Memory Process Test. Retrospective data analysis was conducted to examine the association between anticholinergic medication burden and cognitive performance. Results: The study included 132 participants including individuals with BD (n = 45), SAD (n = 29), and SCH (n = 58). Higher scores on the ACB and CALS scales were associated with impairments in working memory and immediate memory in the BD group. Similarly, increased anticholinergic burden was associated with immediate memory deficits in the SCH group. However, no significant association was found in the SAD group despite a higher anticholinergic burden. Conclusion: Our findings highlight the impact of anticholinergic burden on neurocognitive function in individuals with severe psychiatric disorders. The association between anticholinergic burden and cognitive impairment extends beyond SCH spectrum disorders to include BD. These findings underscore the importance of considering anticholinergic burden in psychiatric treatment strategies and call for further research with larger samples to better understand cognitive consequences and refine prescribing practices
Manevi destek ve rehberlikte stresle başa çıkma stratejileri: (kriz dönemlerinde yetişkin bireyler üzerinde bir inceleme)
No full textBu araştırma, kriz dönemlerinde yetişkin bireylerin stresle başa çıkma
süreçlerinde manevi destek ve rehberliğin oynadığı rolü incelemeyi amaçlamaktadır.
Toplumsal ve bireysel krizlerin, bireylerin ruhsal ve psikolojik dengelerini derinden
etkilediği bilinmektedir. Bu çalışma, bu tür zorlu dönemlerde manevi rehberlik ve
danışmanlık hizmetlerinin bireylerin stres yönetimine nasıl katkı sağladığını, bu
hizmetlerin bireylerin yaşam kalitesine olan etkilerini ortaya koymayı
hedeflemektedir. Araştırmanın temel yöntemi, birebir mülakatlardır. Çeşitli yaş,
cinsiyet ve sosyoekonomik düzeyden yetişkin bireylerle yapılan mülakatlar, kriz
dönemlerinde başvurulan manevi destek mekanizmalarını ve bu mekanizmaların
bireylerin stresle başa çıkma kapasiteleri üzerindeki etkilerini derinlemesine
incelemeye olanak tanımıştır. Mülakatlar, katılımcıların manevi rehberlik
hizmetlerine erişimlerini, bu hizmetlerden beklentilerini ve aldıkları desteğin stres
yönetimindeki etkinliğini anlamak amacıyla yapılandırılmıştır. Araştırma, manevi
destek ve rehberlik hizmetlerinin, özellikle kriz dönemlerinde bireylerin stresle başa
çıkma süreçlerinde kritik bir rol oynadığını ortaya koymuştur. Katılımcılar, manevi
rehberlik hizmetlerinin içsel huzur, dayanıklılık ve pozitif düşünme gibi unsurlar
üzerinde olumlu etkiler yarattığını belirtmişlerdir. Bu hizmetlerin bireylerin yalnızlık
duygusunu azaltmada, toplumsal dayanışmayı artırmada ve yaşamlarına anlam
katmada önemli bir rol oynadığı tespit edilmiştir. Bu çalışma, manevi rehberlik ve
danışmanlık hizmetlerinin geliştirilmesi ve yaygınlaştırılması yönünde atılacak
adımların, bireylerin kriz dönemlerinde daha güçlü ve dirençli olmalarına katkı
sağlayacağını göstermektedir. Araştırmanın sonuçları, toplumsal ve bireysel kriz
yönetiminde manevi destek hizmetlerinin önemini vurgulamakta ve bu alanda daha
fazla çalışmanın gerekliliğini ortaya koymaktadır.This research aims to examine the role of spiritual support and guidance in the stress
coping processes of adults during crisis periods. It is known that social and individual crises
deeply affect the spiritual and psychological balance of individuals. This study aims to reveal
how spiritual guidance and counseling services contribute to individuals' stress management
during such difficult periods and the effects of these services on individuals' quality of life.
The basic method of the research is one-on-one interviews. Interviews conducted with adults
of various ages, genders and socioeconomic levels allowed for an in-depth examination of the
spiritual support mechanisms used during crisis periods and the effects of these mechanisms
on individuals' stress coping capacities. The interviews were structured to understand the
participants' access to spiritual guidance services, their expectations from these services and
the effectiveness of the support they receive in stress management. The research revealed that
spiritual support and guidance services play a critical role in individuals' stress coping
processes, especially during crisis periods. Participants stated that spiritual guidance services
have positive effects on elements such as inner peace, resilience and positive thinking. It has
been determined that these services play an important role in reducing individuals' feelings of
loneliness, increasing social solidarity and adding meaning to their lives. This study shows
that steps to be taken to develop and disseminate spiritual guidance and counseling services
will contribute to individuals becoming stronger and more resilient during times of crisis. The
results of the study emphasize the importance of spiritual support services in social and
individual crisis management and reveal the need for further work in this area