The role of negative early memories has been shown to be linked with various adult psychopatholog... more The role of negative early memories has been shown to be linked with various adult psychopathologies. Some however claim positive early memories to be a better predictor of psychopathology. The aim of this study was to test this assumption for trait anxiety and depressive symptoms in a Turkish sample. First, the Early Memories of Warmth and Safeness Scale-EMWSS was adapted into Turkish using a sample of 200 high-school and 213 university students. Findings from Exploratory and Confirmatory Factor Analyses confirmed the original single-factor structure, while tests of reliability revealed excellent results. Secondly, EMWSS-Turkish Version (EMWSS-T), Trait Anxiety Scale (TAS) and Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) were administered to an independent sample of 121 university students to test the predictive power of EMWSS-T on trait anxiety and depressive symptoms. Results showed that EMWSS-T significantly explained 20% and 11% of the variance in TAS and BDI, respectively and discriminated normal and above-normal BDI scorers. In conclusion, the study was able to confirm the role of positive early memories in trait anxiety and depressive symptomatology. In addition, a new supplementary measure for detecting psychopathological symptoms were introduced to clinical and post-secondary educational settings.
Educational policy analysis and strategic research, Mar 24, 2021
In this study, it was aimed to determine whether gender roles, self-esteem and personality predic... more In this study, it was aimed to determine whether gender roles, self-esteem and personality predict the expectations of men and women’ attitudes about marriage. The sample of the study consists 491 people, 345 women, and 146 men. All cases are single and have college degrees. In this research, Gender Formation Scale, Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, Attitudes About Romance and Mate Selection Scale, and Sociotropy-Autonomy Scale were used. In this study, the marriage expectations of women and men were evaluated by using the “Multiple Regression Analysis (Stepwise Method)” method. All variables are included in the analysis for both women and men. The results of the multiple regression analysis sociotropy, autonomy, and traditional gender roles variables were found to be significant predictors of the marriage expectations of women. As a result of the multiple regression analysis performed to predict the marriage expectations of men, it was seen that sociotropy variable was a significant predictor. According to the results, as the sociotropy scores of men increase the positive expectations towards marriage also increase. According to the findings, it was seen that the variables that predict the marriage expectations of women and men are different from each other.
Adhd Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorders, Dec 28, 2014
The purpose of this study was to identify the factors that influence the shopping attitudes of co... more The purpose of this study was to identify the factors that influence the shopping attitudes of college students with and without ADHD. This study also examined the effects of ADHD on the academic and social lives of college students. The sample consisted of 219 university students. These students were interviewed by a psychiatrist with regard to ADHD symptoms according to the DSM-IV. The Adult ADHD Self Report Scale (ASRS), the Teen Interpersonal Influence Scale, and a demographic information form were used as measurement devices. The ADHD and control groups were classified in three different ways: (1) met the ADHD criteria for both Clinical Diagnosis and the ASRS; (2) met only the criteria for Clinical Diagnosis; or (3) met only the criteria of the ASRS. Our research shows that individuals with ADHD experience more problems with money management and are more affected by the media, friends, and brands compared with individuals without ADHD. Smoking and alcohol use disorders, accidents, being held back, and disciplinary actions often accompany ADHD in college students. To the best of our knowledge, the shopping attitudes of young adults with ADHD and the influence of the media, peers, family, and brands have not been studied until now.
Adhd Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorders, Jun 5, 2013
The DSM-IV-TR (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 1994, American Psychiatric ... more The DSM-IV-TR (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 1994, American Psychiatric Association) describes attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as a heterogeneous disorder; providing diagnostic criteria for three subtypes: hyperactive/impulsive (ADHD/HI), inattentive (ADHD/I), and combined type (ADHD/C). Differences among the subtypes are well defined, but there may be also differences in terms of treatment responses. The aim of this study is to assess the responses of ADHD/I and ADHD/C to atomoxetine treatment. The medical records of the January-June 2012 term, first time referrals to outpatient clinic, were reviewed, and 37 ADHD diagnosed primary school age children (18 ADHD/I, 19 ADHD/C) that were treated with atomoxetine were determined. Thirty-five of them who completed 8 weeks of treatment duration were recruited for the study. The children with an ADHD medication use history in 2 months time prior to onset of treatment and/or the children receiving additional psychopharmacologic treatment to atomoxetine were excluded. Baseline and eighth week assessment, records were evaluated. Efficacy assessments included Turgay DSM-IV ADHD Screening and Rating Scale parent and teacher forms (T-DSM-IV) and Clinical Global Impression Scale-Severity and Improvement subscales. Safety assessments included laboratory and body weight assessments, ECG, heart rate, and blood pressure evaluations (baseline and eighth week) along a scale filled by the parents at the eighth week to review side effects. Atomoxetine was found to be effective in both ADHD/I and ADHD/C groups. Atomoxetine also decreased the opposition defiance subscale scores of T-DSM-IV (both parent and teacher forms), whereas it was not found to make statistically significant difference in the conduct disorder subscale scores. Mean difference in 8-week time in T-DSM-IV hyperactivity subscale and total scores of parent and teacher forms; inattention subscale scores of only parent forms and the CGI-severity subscale scores; differed significantly among the ADHD/I and ADHD/C groups; that ADHD/C types responded better to medication. Results of this study revealed that atomoxetine is effective both in ADHD/I and ADHD/C subtypes. ADHD/C types may be responding better to atomoxetine treatment than the ADHD/I subtypes.
Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology, Aug 1, 2014
The aims of this study were to evaluate the neuropsychological characteristics of the restrictive... more The aims of this study were to evaluate the neuropsychological characteristics of the restrictive (R) subtype according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition and the attentiondeficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) combined (CB) type and predominantly inattentive (PI) type subtypes and to evaluate whether methylphenidate (MPH) affects neurocognitive test battery scores according to these subtypes. This study included 360 children and adolescents (277 boys, 83 girls) between 7 and 15 years of age who had been diagnosed with ADHD and compared the neuropsychological characteristics and MPH treatment responses of patients with the R subtype-which has been suggested for inclusion among the ADHD subtypes in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition-with those of patients with the PI and CB subtypes. They did not differ from the control subjects in the complex attention domain, which includes Continuous Performance Test, Stroop test, and Shifting Attention Test, which suggests that the R subtype displayed a lower level of deterioration in these domains compared with the PI and CB subtypes. The patients with the CB and PI subtypes did not differ from the control subjects in the Continuous Performance Test correct response domain, whereas those with the R subtype presented a poorer performance than the control subjects. The R subtype requires a more detailed evaluation because it presented similar results in the remaining neuropsychological evaluations and MPH responses.
retrospektif bir araştırma Amaç: Bu çalışmanın amacı DEHB olan Türk çocukların-da IR-MPH ile karş... more retrospektif bir araştırma Amaç: Bu çalışmanın amacı DEHB olan Türk çocukların-da IR-MPH ile karşılaştırıldığında OROS-MPH’nın etkinlik ve güvenliğinin değerlendirilmesidir. Yöntem: Ayaktan hasta kliniğine ilk kez başvuran ilko-kul çağındaki çocukların tıbbi kayıtları gözden geçiril-
Educational Policy Analysis and Strategic Research, 2021
In this study, it was aimed to determine whether gender roles, self-esteem and personality predic... more In this study, it was aimed to determine whether gender roles, self-esteem and personality predict the expectations of men and women’ attitudes about marriage. The sample of the study consists 491 people, 345 women, and 146 men. All cases are single and have college degrees. In this research, Gender Formation Scale, Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, Attitudes About Romance and Mate Selection Scale, and Sociotropy-Autonomy Scale were used. In this study, the marriage expectations of women and men were evaluated by using the “Multiple Regression Analysis (Stepwise Method)” method. All variables are included in the analysis for both women and men. The results of the multiple regression analysis sociotropy, autonomy, and traditional gender roles variables were found to be significant predictors of the marriage expectations of women. As a result of the multiple regression analysis performed to predict the marriage expectations of men, it was seen that sociotropy variable was a significant predictor. According to the results, as the sociotropy scores of men increase the positive expectations towards marriage also increase. According to the findings, it was seen that the variables that predict the marriage expectations of women and men are different from each other.
Rehberlik ve Psikolojik danismanlik her kademede egitim sistemimizde onemli bir yere sahiptir. Bu... more Rehberlik ve Psikolojik danismanlik her kademede egitim sistemimizde onemli bir yere sahiptir. Bu onemi anlamak ve uygulamada psikolojik danismanin yerini saglamlastirmak tarihcesini ve kuram ile modelleri anlamaktan gecer. Bu calisma yuksekogretimde psikolojik danismanliga tarihsel ve kuramsal acidan genel bir bakis sunmayi amaclamaktadir.
It is a phenomenon that individuals need to establish a close relationship as a requirement of de... more It is a phenomenon that individuals need to establish a close relationship as a requirement of development during university years, which includes the emerging adulthood period. According to the previous studies, one of the important issues of applying to university psychological counseling units is the problems experienced by university students regarding close relationships. Relationship satisfaction has an important contribution to maintaining close relationships, and for this reason, it is very important to know the factors that affect relationship satisfaction. For this reason, the purpose of this study is to define whether the satisfaction experienced by university students in their close relationships is predicted by relationship beliefs, body perception, self-perception, and interpersonal competence. 342 university students studying at Ege University and having romantic relationships constitute the sample of the study. Permission was obtained from Ege University Ethics Committee for the study with the decision number 108206 on 12/04/2018. Relationship Stability Scale (RAS), Relationship Beliefs Scale (SIS), Body Image Scale (VAI), Social Comparison Scale (SAI), Interpersonal Competence Scale (SCI), and Personal Information Form were used as measurement tools. Multiple Linear Regression Analysis was used to analyze the data. According to the results of the regression, the relationship beliefs of university students and the relationship beliefs "We should be open and honest with each other" and "Romantic idealism" are positively correlated with relationship satisfaction. Self-perception was significant in predicting the relationship satisfaction of university students. Relationship beliefs "We must meet all of each other's needs" and "We must be able to change each other" negatively predict the relationship satisfaction of university students. Interpersonal competence and body perception variables do not significantly predict the relationship satisfaction of university students.
Objective: The aim of this study was to compare the effect of methylphenidate (MPH) versus MPH + ... more Objective: The aim of this study was to compare the effect of methylphenidate (MPH) versus MPH + parent training in children with ADHD and oppositional defiant disorder/conduct disorder (ODD/CD) over a 12-month period. Method: After careful screening, 120 children diagnosed with ADHD + ODD/CD were included in the study. Treatment consisted of ongoing medication management for 12 months, with or without participation in a parent-training program beginning after the 1st month. Participants were not randomly assigned to treatment groups because of ethical, practical, and methodological reasons. Results: Data analyses revealed that mother–child relationship improvements and symptom severity did not benefit from parent training. Conclusion: The results of this study highlighted the positive role of MPH in ADHD. No significant effects were observed after the addition of parent training to MPH treatment. Clinicians should carefully follow patients’ improvements and titrate the MPH dosage d...
ADHD Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorders, 2013
The DSM-IV-TR (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 1994, American Psychiatric ... more The DSM-IV-TR (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 1994, American Psychiatric Association) describes attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as a heterogeneous disorder; providing diagnostic criteria for three subtypes: hyperactive/impulsive (ADHD/HI), inattentive (ADHD/I), and combined type (ADHD/C). Differences among the subtypes are well defined, but there may be also differences in terms of treatment responses. The aim of this study is to assess the responses of ADHD/I and ADHD/C to atomoxetine treatment. The medical records of the January-June 2012 term, first time referrals to outpatient clinic, were reviewed, and 37 ADHD diagnosed primary school age children (18 ADHD/I, 19 ADHD/C) that were treated with atomoxetine were determined. Thirty-five of them who completed 8 weeks of treatment duration were recruited for the study. The children with an ADHD medication use history in 2 months time prior to onset of treatment and/or the children receiving additional psychopharmacologic treatment to atomoxetine were excluded. Baseline and eighth week assessment, records were evaluated. Efficacy assessments included Turgay DSM-IV ADHD Screening and Rating Scale parent and teacher forms (T-DSM-IV) and Clinical Global Impression Scale-Severity and Improvement subscales. Safety assessments included laboratory and body weight assessments, ECG, heart rate, and blood pressure evaluations (baseline and eighth week) along a scale filled by the parents at the eighth week to review side effects. Atomoxetine was found to be effective in both ADHD/I and ADHD/C groups. Atomoxetine also decreased the opposition defiance subscale scores of T-DSM-IV (both parent and teacher forms), whereas it was not found to make statistically significant difference in the conduct disorder subscale scores. Mean difference in 8-week time in T-DSM-IV hyperactivity subscale and total scores of parent and teacher forms; inattention subscale scores of only parent forms and the CGI-severity subscale scores; differed significantly among the ADHD/I and ADHD/C groups; that ADHD/C types responded better to medication. Results of this study revealed that atomoxetine is effective both in ADHD/I and ADHD/C subtypes. ADHD/C types may be responding better to atomoxetine treatment than the ADHD/I subtypes.
DEHB çocukluk çağında %5-7 sıklıkta görülen ve tedavi edilmediğinde psikiyatrik, akademik ve sosy... more DEHB çocukluk çağında %5-7 sıklıkta görülen ve tedavi edilmediğinde psikiyatrik, akademik ve sosyal sorunlara yol açabilen nörobiyolojik bir bozukluktur. DEHB üzerinde oldukça fazla çalışma yapılmış bozukluklardan biri olmasına karşın DEHB ile oldukça yakın ilişkili olan saldırganlığın ihmal edilmiş olduğu görünmektedir. Oysa saldırganlık, DEHB’ye hem sık olarak eşlik etmekte hem de prognoz üzerinde son derece önemli bir faktör olarak görünmektedir. Bu çalışmanın amacı, DEHB ve saldırganlıkla ilişkili çalışmaları derlemektir. Çalışma kapsamında çeşitli veri tabanlarından “Dikkat Eksikliği Hiperaktivite Bozukluğu (DEHB)”, “saldırganlık” anahtar kelimeleri kullanılarak ulaşılabilen çalışmalar gözden geçirilmiştir. Bazı çalışmalar DEHB ile yüksek düzeyde komorbidite gösteren Davranım Bozukluğu (DB) ve Karşıt Olma Karşı Gelme Bozukluğu’nun (KOB) DEHB’de saldırganlığın nedeni olduğunu öne sürmekle birlikte literatürdeki genel eğilim DEHB’nin KOB ve DB’den bağımsız olarak saldırganlıkla i...
ADHD Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorders, 2014
Abstract The purpose of this study was to identify the factors that influence the shopping attitu... more Abstract The purpose of this study was to identify the factors that influence the shopping attitudes of college students with and without ADHD. This study also examined the effects of ADHD on the academic and social lives of college students. The sample consisted of 219 university students. These students were interviewed by a psychiatrist with regard to ADHD symptoms according to the DSM-IV. The Adult ADHD Self Report Scale (ASRS), the Teen Interpersonal Influence Scale, and a demographic information form were used as measurement devices. The ADHD and control groups were classified in three different ways: (1) met the ADHD criteria for both Clinical Diagnosis and the ASRS; (2) met only the criteria for Clinical Diagnosis; or (3) met only the criteria of the ASRS. Our research shows that individuals with ADHD experience more problems with money management and are more affected by the media, friends, and brands compared with individuals without ADHD. Smoking and alcohol use disorders, accidents, being held back, and disciplinary actions often accompany ADHD in college students. To the best of our knowledge, the shopping attitudes of young adults with ADHD and the influence of the media, peers, family, and brands have not been studied until now.
Objective: Aggression is defined as the feeling of anger and the tendency to act destructively as... more Objective: Aggression is defined as the feeling of anger and the tendency to act destructively as a result of obstructing a behavior, and it is frequently seen today. The purpose of this study is to examine the psychometric properties of the 'Children's Aggression Scale Teacher Form' (CAS-T) and to adapt it into Turkish. The scale is the teacher version of the CAST , which has been examined in Turkey. The scale was developed to measure the severity, frequency, extent and diversity of aggressive behavior. Methods: The CAST Form consists of 23 items and five subscales. The scale was applied to the parents and teachers of 476 primary school students who showed aggressive behaviors and were directed to the child psychiatry clinic for diagnosis and treatment. For the validity of the scale, the relation was examined with similar scales. The difference between the groups was examined both in terms of diagnosis and gender, and confirmatory factor analysis was performed in the context of structure validity. For reliability, internal consistency is calculated. Conclusion: According to the findings of the research, it is thought that Turkish form of CAST Teacher Form is a reliable and valid measurement tool that can be used in the field of research and treatment.
The role of negative early memories has been shown to be linked with various adult psychopatholog... more The role of negative early memories has been shown to be linked with various adult psychopathologies. Some however claim positive early memories to be a better predictor of psychopathology. The aim of this study was to test this assumption for trait anxiety and depressive symptoms in a Turkish sample. First, the Early Memories of Warmth and Safeness Scale-EMWSS was adapted into Turkish using a sample of 200 high-school and 213 university students. Findings from Exploratory and Confirmatory Factor Analyses confirmed the original single-factor structure, while tests of reliability revealed excellent results. Secondly, EMWSS-Turkish Version (EMWSS-T), Trait Anxiety Scale (TAS) and Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) were administered to an independent sample of 121 university students to test the predictive power of EMWSS-T on trait anxiety and depressive symptoms. Results showed that EMWSS-T significantly explained 20% and 11% of the variance in TAS and BDI, respectively and discriminated normal and above-normal BDI scorers. In conclusion, the study was able to confirm the role of positive early memories in trait anxiety and depressive symptomatology. In addition, a new supplementary measure for detecting psychopathological symptoms were introduced to clinical and post-secondary educational settings.
Educational policy analysis and strategic research, Mar 24, 2021
In this study, it was aimed to determine whether gender roles, self-esteem and personality predic... more In this study, it was aimed to determine whether gender roles, self-esteem and personality predict the expectations of men and women’ attitudes about marriage. The sample of the study consists 491 people, 345 women, and 146 men. All cases are single and have college degrees. In this research, Gender Formation Scale, Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, Attitudes About Romance and Mate Selection Scale, and Sociotropy-Autonomy Scale were used. In this study, the marriage expectations of women and men were evaluated by using the “Multiple Regression Analysis (Stepwise Method)” method. All variables are included in the analysis for both women and men. The results of the multiple regression analysis sociotropy, autonomy, and traditional gender roles variables were found to be significant predictors of the marriage expectations of women. As a result of the multiple regression analysis performed to predict the marriage expectations of men, it was seen that sociotropy variable was a significant predictor. According to the results, as the sociotropy scores of men increase the positive expectations towards marriage also increase. According to the findings, it was seen that the variables that predict the marriage expectations of women and men are different from each other.
Adhd Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorders, Dec 28, 2014
The purpose of this study was to identify the factors that influence the shopping attitudes of co... more The purpose of this study was to identify the factors that influence the shopping attitudes of college students with and without ADHD. This study also examined the effects of ADHD on the academic and social lives of college students. The sample consisted of 219 university students. These students were interviewed by a psychiatrist with regard to ADHD symptoms according to the DSM-IV. The Adult ADHD Self Report Scale (ASRS), the Teen Interpersonal Influence Scale, and a demographic information form were used as measurement devices. The ADHD and control groups were classified in three different ways: (1) met the ADHD criteria for both Clinical Diagnosis and the ASRS; (2) met only the criteria for Clinical Diagnosis; or (3) met only the criteria of the ASRS. Our research shows that individuals with ADHD experience more problems with money management and are more affected by the media, friends, and brands compared with individuals without ADHD. Smoking and alcohol use disorders, accidents, being held back, and disciplinary actions often accompany ADHD in college students. To the best of our knowledge, the shopping attitudes of young adults with ADHD and the influence of the media, peers, family, and brands have not been studied until now.
Adhd Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorders, Jun 5, 2013
The DSM-IV-TR (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 1994, American Psychiatric ... more The DSM-IV-TR (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 1994, American Psychiatric Association) describes attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as a heterogeneous disorder; providing diagnostic criteria for three subtypes: hyperactive/impulsive (ADHD/HI), inattentive (ADHD/I), and combined type (ADHD/C). Differences among the subtypes are well defined, but there may be also differences in terms of treatment responses. The aim of this study is to assess the responses of ADHD/I and ADHD/C to atomoxetine treatment. The medical records of the January-June 2012 term, first time referrals to outpatient clinic, were reviewed, and 37 ADHD diagnosed primary school age children (18 ADHD/I, 19 ADHD/C) that were treated with atomoxetine were determined. Thirty-five of them who completed 8 weeks of treatment duration were recruited for the study. The children with an ADHD medication use history in 2 months time prior to onset of treatment and/or the children receiving additional psychopharmacologic treatment to atomoxetine were excluded. Baseline and eighth week assessment, records were evaluated. Efficacy assessments included Turgay DSM-IV ADHD Screening and Rating Scale parent and teacher forms (T-DSM-IV) and Clinical Global Impression Scale-Severity and Improvement subscales. Safety assessments included laboratory and body weight assessments, ECG, heart rate, and blood pressure evaluations (baseline and eighth week) along a scale filled by the parents at the eighth week to review side effects. Atomoxetine was found to be effective in both ADHD/I and ADHD/C groups. Atomoxetine also decreased the opposition defiance subscale scores of T-DSM-IV (both parent and teacher forms), whereas it was not found to make statistically significant difference in the conduct disorder subscale scores. Mean difference in 8-week time in T-DSM-IV hyperactivity subscale and total scores of parent and teacher forms; inattention subscale scores of only parent forms and the CGI-severity subscale scores; differed significantly among the ADHD/I and ADHD/C groups; that ADHD/C types responded better to medication. Results of this study revealed that atomoxetine is effective both in ADHD/I and ADHD/C subtypes. ADHD/C types may be responding better to atomoxetine treatment than the ADHD/I subtypes.
Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology, Aug 1, 2014
The aims of this study were to evaluate the neuropsychological characteristics of the restrictive... more The aims of this study were to evaluate the neuropsychological characteristics of the restrictive (R) subtype according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition and the attentiondeficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) combined (CB) type and predominantly inattentive (PI) type subtypes and to evaluate whether methylphenidate (MPH) affects neurocognitive test battery scores according to these subtypes. This study included 360 children and adolescents (277 boys, 83 girls) between 7 and 15 years of age who had been diagnosed with ADHD and compared the neuropsychological characteristics and MPH treatment responses of patients with the R subtype-which has been suggested for inclusion among the ADHD subtypes in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition-with those of patients with the PI and CB subtypes. They did not differ from the control subjects in the complex attention domain, which includes Continuous Performance Test, Stroop test, and Shifting Attention Test, which suggests that the R subtype displayed a lower level of deterioration in these domains compared with the PI and CB subtypes. The patients with the CB and PI subtypes did not differ from the control subjects in the Continuous Performance Test correct response domain, whereas those with the R subtype presented a poorer performance than the control subjects. The R subtype requires a more detailed evaluation because it presented similar results in the remaining neuropsychological evaluations and MPH responses.
retrospektif bir araştırma Amaç: Bu çalışmanın amacı DEHB olan Türk çocukların-da IR-MPH ile karş... more retrospektif bir araştırma Amaç: Bu çalışmanın amacı DEHB olan Türk çocukların-da IR-MPH ile karşılaştırıldığında OROS-MPH’nın etkinlik ve güvenliğinin değerlendirilmesidir. Yöntem: Ayaktan hasta kliniğine ilk kez başvuran ilko-kul çağındaki çocukların tıbbi kayıtları gözden geçiril-
Educational Policy Analysis and Strategic Research, 2021
In this study, it was aimed to determine whether gender roles, self-esteem and personality predic... more In this study, it was aimed to determine whether gender roles, self-esteem and personality predict the expectations of men and women’ attitudes about marriage. The sample of the study consists 491 people, 345 women, and 146 men. All cases are single and have college degrees. In this research, Gender Formation Scale, Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, Attitudes About Romance and Mate Selection Scale, and Sociotropy-Autonomy Scale were used. In this study, the marriage expectations of women and men were evaluated by using the “Multiple Regression Analysis (Stepwise Method)” method. All variables are included in the analysis for both women and men. The results of the multiple regression analysis sociotropy, autonomy, and traditional gender roles variables were found to be significant predictors of the marriage expectations of women. As a result of the multiple regression analysis performed to predict the marriage expectations of men, it was seen that sociotropy variable was a significant predictor. According to the results, as the sociotropy scores of men increase the positive expectations towards marriage also increase. According to the findings, it was seen that the variables that predict the marriage expectations of women and men are different from each other.
Rehberlik ve Psikolojik danismanlik her kademede egitim sistemimizde onemli bir yere sahiptir. Bu... more Rehberlik ve Psikolojik danismanlik her kademede egitim sistemimizde onemli bir yere sahiptir. Bu onemi anlamak ve uygulamada psikolojik danismanin yerini saglamlastirmak tarihcesini ve kuram ile modelleri anlamaktan gecer. Bu calisma yuksekogretimde psikolojik danismanliga tarihsel ve kuramsal acidan genel bir bakis sunmayi amaclamaktadir.
It is a phenomenon that individuals need to establish a close relationship as a requirement of de... more It is a phenomenon that individuals need to establish a close relationship as a requirement of development during university years, which includes the emerging adulthood period. According to the previous studies, one of the important issues of applying to university psychological counseling units is the problems experienced by university students regarding close relationships. Relationship satisfaction has an important contribution to maintaining close relationships, and for this reason, it is very important to know the factors that affect relationship satisfaction. For this reason, the purpose of this study is to define whether the satisfaction experienced by university students in their close relationships is predicted by relationship beliefs, body perception, self-perception, and interpersonal competence. 342 university students studying at Ege University and having romantic relationships constitute the sample of the study. Permission was obtained from Ege University Ethics Committee for the study with the decision number 108206 on 12/04/2018. Relationship Stability Scale (RAS), Relationship Beliefs Scale (SIS), Body Image Scale (VAI), Social Comparison Scale (SAI), Interpersonal Competence Scale (SCI), and Personal Information Form were used as measurement tools. Multiple Linear Regression Analysis was used to analyze the data. According to the results of the regression, the relationship beliefs of university students and the relationship beliefs "We should be open and honest with each other" and "Romantic idealism" are positively correlated with relationship satisfaction. Self-perception was significant in predicting the relationship satisfaction of university students. Relationship beliefs "We must meet all of each other's needs" and "We must be able to change each other" negatively predict the relationship satisfaction of university students. Interpersonal competence and body perception variables do not significantly predict the relationship satisfaction of university students.
Objective: The aim of this study was to compare the effect of methylphenidate (MPH) versus MPH + ... more Objective: The aim of this study was to compare the effect of methylphenidate (MPH) versus MPH + parent training in children with ADHD and oppositional defiant disorder/conduct disorder (ODD/CD) over a 12-month period. Method: After careful screening, 120 children diagnosed with ADHD + ODD/CD were included in the study. Treatment consisted of ongoing medication management for 12 months, with or without participation in a parent-training program beginning after the 1st month. Participants were not randomly assigned to treatment groups because of ethical, practical, and methodological reasons. Results: Data analyses revealed that mother–child relationship improvements and symptom severity did not benefit from parent training. Conclusion: The results of this study highlighted the positive role of MPH in ADHD. No significant effects were observed after the addition of parent training to MPH treatment. Clinicians should carefully follow patients’ improvements and titrate the MPH dosage d...
ADHD Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorders, 2013
The DSM-IV-TR (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 1994, American Psychiatric ... more The DSM-IV-TR (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 1994, American Psychiatric Association) describes attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as a heterogeneous disorder; providing diagnostic criteria for three subtypes: hyperactive/impulsive (ADHD/HI), inattentive (ADHD/I), and combined type (ADHD/C). Differences among the subtypes are well defined, but there may be also differences in terms of treatment responses. The aim of this study is to assess the responses of ADHD/I and ADHD/C to atomoxetine treatment. The medical records of the January-June 2012 term, first time referrals to outpatient clinic, were reviewed, and 37 ADHD diagnosed primary school age children (18 ADHD/I, 19 ADHD/C) that were treated with atomoxetine were determined. Thirty-five of them who completed 8 weeks of treatment duration were recruited for the study. The children with an ADHD medication use history in 2 months time prior to onset of treatment and/or the children receiving additional psychopharmacologic treatment to atomoxetine were excluded. Baseline and eighth week assessment, records were evaluated. Efficacy assessments included Turgay DSM-IV ADHD Screening and Rating Scale parent and teacher forms (T-DSM-IV) and Clinical Global Impression Scale-Severity and Improvement subscales. Safety assessments included laboratory and body weight assessments, ECG, heart rate, and blood pressure evaluations (baseline and eighth week) along a scale filled by the parents at the eighth week to review side effects. Atomoxetine was found to be effective in both ADHD/I and ADHD/C groups. Atomoxetine also decreased the opposition defiance subscale scores of T-DSM-IV (both parent and teacher forms), whereas it was not found to make statistically significant difference in the conduct disorder subscale scores. Mean difference in 8-week time in T-DSM-IV hyperactivity subscale and total scores of parent and teacher forms; inattention subscale scores of only parent forms and the CGI-severity subscale scores; differed significantly among the ADHD/I and ADHD/C groups; that ADHD/C types responded better to medication. Results of this study revealed that atomoxetine is effective both in ADHD/I and ADHD/C subtypes. ADHD/C types may be responding better to atomoxetine treatment than the ADHD/I subtypes.
DEHB çocukluk çağında %5-7 sıklıkta görülen ve tedavi edilmediğinde psikiyatrik, akademik ve sosy... more DEHB çocukluk çağında %5-7 sıklıkta görülen ve tedavi edilmediğinde psikiyatrik, akademik ve sosyal sorunlara yol açabilen nörobiyolojik bir bozukluktur. DEHB üzerinde oldukça fazla çalışma yapılmış bozukluklardan biri olmasına karşın DEHB ile oldukça yakın ilişkili olan saldırganlığın ihmal edilmiş olduğu görünmektedir. Oysa saldırganlık, DEHB’ye hem sık olarak eşlik etmekte hem de prognoz üzerinde son derece önemli bir faktör olarak görünmektedir. Bu çalışmanın amacı, DEHB ve saldırganlıkla ilişkili çalışmaları derlemektir. Çalışma kapsamında çeşitli veri tabanlarından “Dikkat Eksikliği Hiperaktivite Bozukluğu (DEHB)”, “saldırganlık” anahtar kelimeleri kullanılarak ulaşılabilen çalışmalar gözden geçirilmiştir. Bazı çalışmalar DEHB ile yüksek düzeyde komorbidite gösteren Davranım Bozukluğu (DB) ve Karşıt Olma Karşı Gelme Bozukluğu’nun (KOB) DEHB’de saldırganlığın nedeni olduğunu öne sürmekle birlikte literatürdeki genel eğilim DEHB’nin KOB ve DB’den bağımsız olarak saldırganlıkla i...
ADHD Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorders, 2014
Abstract The purpose of this study was to identify the factors that influence the shopping attitu... more Abstract The purpose of this study was to identify the factors that influence the shopping attitudes of college students with and without ADHD. This study also examined the effects of ADHD on the academic and social lives of college students. The sample consisted of 219 university students. These students were interviewed by a psychiatrist with regard to ADHD symptoms according to the DSM-IV. The Adult ADHD Self Report Scale (ASRS), the Teen Interpersonal Influence Scale, and a demographic information form were used as measurement devices. The ADHD and control groups were classified in three different ways: (1) met the ADHD criteria for both Clinical Diagnosis and the ASRS; (2) met only the criteria for Clinical Diagnosis; or (3) met only the criteria of the ASRS. Our research shows that individuals with ADHD experience more problems with money management and are more affected by the media, friends, and brands compared with individuals without ADHD. Smoking and alcohol use disorders, accidents, being held back, and disciplinary actions often accompany ADHD in college students. To the best of our knowledge, the shopping attitudes of young adults with ADHD and the influence of the media, peers, family, and brands have not been studied until now.
Objective: Aggression is defined as the feeling of anger and the tendency to act destructively as... more Objective: Aggression is defined as the feeling of anger and the tendency to act destructively as a result of obstructing a behavior, and it is frequently seen today. The purpose of this study is to examine the psychometric properties of the 'Children's Aggression Scale Teacher Form' (CAS-T) and to adapt it into Turkish. The scale is the teacher version of the CAST , which has been examined in Turkey. The scale was developed to measure the severity, frequency, extent and diversity of aggressive behavior. Methods: The CAST Form consists of 23 items and five subscales. The scale was applied to the parents and teachers of 476 primary school students who showed aggressive behaviors and were directed to the child psychiatry clinic for diagnosis and treatment. For the validity of the scale, the relation was examined with similar scales. The difference between the groups was examined both in terms of diagnosis and gender, and confirmatory factor analysis was performed in the context of structure validity. For reliability, internal consistency is calculated. Conclusion: According to the findings of the research, it is thought that Turkish form of CAST Teacher Form is a reliable and valid measurement tool that can be used in the field of research and treatment.
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