Authors:Yıldız Bilge; Ülkü Tankut Yıldırım, Aygerim Bilgen, Esra Belgeli, Zeynep Zengin Abstract: This study aims to evaluate and compare the levels of depression, anxiety, stress, social media addiction, loneliness, and life satisfaction of university students for the pre-pandemic period and one year after Covid-19. Furthermore, aims to examine whether gender is a determinant in this comparison and to determine to what extent depression, anxiety, and stress are predicted by social media addiction, loneliness, life satisfaction, and tolerance to Covid-19. Participants consisted of 544 university students, 411 women (75.6%), and 133 (24.4%) men, aged between 18 and 40 (22.63-3.46). It was detected that the whole variables in the present study were related to each other. Also, there was a significant difference in favor of after Covid-19 between before and after Covid-19 scores in all of the variables of this study and this difference for some variables was higher in the female group. Additionally, it was observed tolerance to Covid-19, loneliness, social media addiction and satisfaction with life were predictors. Consequently, the difficulties brought by the pandemic may increase the susceptibility of depression, stress, and anxiety by affect loneliness and life satisfaction. Besides, the determination that women are more vulnerable in the face of difficulties related to Covid-19 may be associated that genders differ in the way they perceive and experience these difficulties. PubDate: Fri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +030
Authors:İbrahim Avcı Abstract: Counterfeiting is an essential issue that has existed since ancient times and has become more prevalent today with technological advancements, and it should be highlighted. Consumers who desire to buy expensive products, particularly luxury items, but lack the financial means to do so engage in the practice of purchasing counterfeits of these products. Counterfeit products are purchased mostly by young customers for a variety of reasons, including having prestige, showing off, and emphasizing materialism. The goal of this study, under this paradigm, is to disclose the impacts of materialism, conspicuous consumption, and sense of shame on the intention to purchase counterfeit products, as well as the mediating function of attitude toward counterfeit products in these effects in a sample of university students. Data were collected for this purpose using an online survey form, and it was discovered that 477 university students engaged in the survey during the data collection procedure. The data analysis revealed a significant positive relationship between university students' materialism and conspicuous consumption behaviors and intention to purchase counterfeit products, as well as a significant negative relationship between their sense of shame and intention to purchase counterfeit products. Furthermore, it was established that attitudes regarding counterfeit products play a significant mediating role in the impacts of materialism, conspicuous consumption, and a sense of shame on the intention to purchase counterfeit products. These findings provide significant theoretical and practical contributions. PubDate: Fri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +030
Authors:Ömer Faruk Darende Abstract: Classical sociologists such as Marx, Comte, Durkheim, Weber have made significant contributions to the understanding of social life, institutions, norms and structures by studying society, social dynamics and the complexity of human behavior, providing profound insights and laying the foundation for modern sociological thought. While the theories of these sociologists have greatly enriched the understanding of social structures and the formation of predictions about future social order, their works also contain sharp warnings about utopian fictions of social trends and their potential dystopian consequences, but they often offer gloomy predictions of a dystopian future depicting an undesirable or chaotic society. While critically examining the dystopian elements in the works of classical sociologists, who portrayed the depressing picture of social life in different ways by emphasizing social inequality, the oppressive nature of capitalism, the alienation of the individual and the anomie of modern society, from a sociological perspective, this article discusses the theories based on dystopian thought and addresses their relevance to contemporary issues and their validity in today's society, and also assesses the validity of ideas and the consistency of predictions in the contemporary world where dystopian elements continue to manifest. It is therefore important to gain a deeper understanding of the sociological imagination and the continuing relevance of classical sociological thought by examining these dystopian perspectives of sociologists who emphasize their concern about the potential consequences of uncontrolled social developments. PubDate: Fri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +030
Authors:Dila Asfuroğlu Abstract: Central banks have historically been using traditional channels for communication and physical money for transactions, fulfilling the needs of previous millennia, while the evolution of technology, electronic devices, and needs in transactions necessitate the use of modern communication channels, such as X (formerly known as Twitter), as well as modern payment systems, such as central bank digital currencies (CBDC). Hence, this paper aims to unfold where the Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye (CBRT), as an example of emerging markets, stands in informing the public about CBDC. To this end, it conducts an event study on the official X account of CBRT in English over 10.2020-12.2022 by utilizing Nvivo. The findings of the quantitative analysis of the tweets show that CBRT does not regard X as a primary communication channel and mainly shares links to publications from the official websites in X. Also, CBRT tends to adopt a ‘cold-turkey’ informative approach about CBDC with the public rather than ‘gradualism’. Consequently, CBRT should rigorously design a communication strategy that fulfills the needs of the modern economy and start addressing CBDC to raise awareness if a quick transition to digital currency is targeted. PubDate: Fri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +030
Authors:Serkan Deniz Abstract: There is importance in revealing the factors that affect happiness at the workplace, which provides important benefits both to employees and organizations. The current study aimed at determining the effects that ethical leadership and employee voice have on happiness at the workplace. In addition, it was also aimed at revealing the mediating role of employee voice in the effect of ethical leadership on happiness at the workplace. The study was performed in İstanbul between November 1st, 2022, and October 6th, 2023, and the data were obtained from employees working at private hospitals in this province. In the study, the data were obtained from 302 employees. According to results of the study, ethical leadership positively affects employee voice. Ethical leadership and employee voice positively affect happiness at the workplace. In addition, employee voice has a mediating role in the effect of ethical leadership on happiness at the workplace. The study conclusions show that happiness at the workplace is affected by ethical leadership and employee voice. According to these conclusions, some suggestions were made to increase the perception of ethical leadership, employee voice and happiness at the workplace. PubDate: Fri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +030
Authors:Abdullah Aldemir; Mahmut Delen Abstract: This study, which aims to reveal the psychological and developmental effects of “ninni”s on children, was conducted in phenomenological design using qualitative research approach and was revealed by document analysis. In the study, 8 themes and 30 sub-themes were found as a result of content analysis of ninni texts. In these themes, it was seen that “ninni”s include processes related to the developmental stages of children, social role expectations are included and various wishes are made for the future of children. In addition, it was determined that children were described with descriptions and qualifications in “ninni”s; in these descriptions, children were tried to be described by praising and positive connotations were predominant. In addition to this, it was understood that positive emotions such as love, compassion and peace were included more in “ninni”s, while negative emotions such as separation and sadness were included less. It was found that the “ninni”s included contents that support the individual spiritually such as being safe, togetherness and sacrifice. As a result, it was seen that lullabies support the spiritual development of children. Research findings were discussed in the context of the literature and suggestions were made. PubDate: Fri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +030
Authors:Buse Keskindağ; Hüseyin Güney, Meryem Karaaziz Abstract: The aim of this study was to adapt the revised Acceptance and Action Questionnaire for Weight-Related Difficulties-Revised (AAQW-R) into Turkish language and examine its psychometric properties in a nonoverweight sample. This cross-sectional study included predominantly female individuals (83.2%), and mean age of the sample was 21.5. Final sample size included 161 university students. AAQW-R was translated into Turkish and translated back into English. Internal consistency levels for the total AAQW-R score and its subscales (i.e., food as control, weight as barrier to living, and weight stigma) were obtained for reliability. Measures of general experiential avoidance (AAQ-II), body anxiety (SPAS), dysfunctional eating attitudes (EAT-26), anxiety symptoms (GAD-7) and subjective happiness (SHS) were examined for convergent and divergent validity. Confirmatory factor analysis was conducted to examine the factor structure of the scale. The three-factor structure model was a good fit to the data (χ2 [N = 161] = 81.27, p < .001, RMSEA = .098, 90% CI [.072, .124]). The Turkish version of AAQW-R and the subscales indicated a good level of internal consistency (α value ranging between .70 and .87). AAQW-R was found positively correlated with general experiential avoidance, dysfunctional eating attitudes and anxiety symptoms, indicating support for convergent validity. No relationship between AAQW-R and subjective happiness demonstrated evidence for divergent validity. Overall, the Turkish version of AAQW-R is valid and reliable tool to measure weight-related experiential avoidance in nonoverweight sample. PubDate: Fri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +030
Authors:Sibel Bekiroğlu Abstract: This work examines a range of qualitative research approaches used in the field of social sciences, including phenomenology, content analysis, action research, critical research, and critical discourse analysis. This argument underscores the significance of adopting a Foucauldian lens, which serves to question the binary opposition between realist and idealist underpinnings in the realm of research methodologies. The text provides an introduction to the notion of “fearless speech” or parrhesia, which is distinguished by its frankness, truth-telling, and acknowledgment of risk. Furthermore, it underscores the inherent danger associated with truth-telling, particularly when confronting those in positions of authority. This study seeks to provide insights into the ethical and methodological dilemmas faced by urban sociology and war and peace studies. The article finishes by establishing a connection between the qualitative research principles and research conducted on the phenomenon of urban fabric destruction. In that way, it is an attempt not only to question the theoretical basis but also to influence the ethical aspects of qualitative research in the intricate context of urban fabric destruction. PubDate: Fri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +030
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