Browsing by Author "Cirakoglu, Okan Cem"

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Do Perfectionism And Intolerance Of Uncertainty Mediate The Relationship Between Early Maladaptive Schemas And Relationship And Partner Related Obsessive-Compulsive Symptoms?
(2023) Toroslu, Beliz; Cirakoglu, Okan Cem
The current study examines the mediating role of perfectionism and intolerance of uncertainty in the relationship between relationship and partner-related obsessive-compulsive (OC) symptoms and early maladaptive schema (EMS) domains. Additionally, to examine which schema domains might predict relationship and partner-related OC symptoms. The study sample consists of 290 individuals between the ages of 18-58; who have an ongoing romantic relationship and do not have any psychological/psychiatric diagnosis during the data collection period. The model analysis results examining the factors related to the development and level of relationship-related OC symptoms showed that all schema domains (except for impaired limits) predicted increases in relationship-related OC symptoms through the mediation of intolerance of uncertainty. It was observed that the other-directedness schema domain did not directly affect relationship-related OC symptoms; only impaired autonomy, disconnection, and unrelenting standards schema domains had a direct effect on relationship-related OC symptoms. The model analysis results examining the factors related to the development and level of partner-related OC symptoms showed that impaired autonomy, disconnection, and unrelenting standards schema domains predicted increases in partner-related OC symptoms through the mediation of perfectionism. It was seen that other-directedness and impaired limits schema domains did not directly affect partner-related OC symptoms; only impaired autonomy, disconnection, and unrelenting standards schema domains had a direct effect on partner-related OC symptoms. The findings of the current study were discussed in light of the relevant literature.
How Guilt/Shame Proneness and Coping Styles Are Related to Music Performance Anxiety and Stress Symptoms by Gender
(2018) Coskun-Senturk, Gulce; Cirakoglu, Okan Cem
In the present study, the predictive values of gender, coping strategies, and guilt/shame orientation were examined in relation to music performance anxiety (MPA) and stress symptoms among university-level Turkish music students. The sample consisted of 399 participants (244 females and 155 males) who were being trained in various instruments. Independent t-test analyses revealed that females had higher scores than males on MPA, stress, helpless and submissive coping strategies, guilt, and shame orientation. Hierarchical regression analyses showed that gender, solo concert experience, helpless and self-confident coping, and shame orientation significantly predicted MPA scores. A similar analysis revealed that gender, helpless and socially supported coping, and shame significantly predicted stress scores. Since gender was a significant predictor in the preliminary regression analyses, gender-based regression analyses were performed. These analyses indicated that, for females, solo concert experience, helpless approach, and shame predicted MPA; and helpless approach and shame orientation predicted stress scores. On the other hand, for males, solo concert experience and the helpless approach appeared as the significant predictors of MPA; and only helpless approach predicted stress scores. Findings are discussed in the light of current literature and cultural characteristics.
The Mediating Role of Perceived Threat in the Relationship between Casual Contact and Attitudes towards Syrian Refugees in Turkey
(2021) Cirakoglu, Okan Cem; Demirutku, Kursad; Karakaya, Oguzcan; 0000-0002-1607-3293; 0000-0002-7389-088X; F-8926-2010
Turkey hosts the largest Syrian refugee population in the world. As an attempt to understand antecedents of residents attitudes towards Syrian refugees, the present study aimed to investigate the relationships between contact experience, perception of threat, and the attitudes. Specifically, we hypothesized that perception of threat would mediate the relationship between contact experience and the attitudes. Frequency of different contact types, threats associated with economic, cultural, and criminal risks, and attitudes towards male or female targets based on preferred social distance were subjected to analyses in an adult sample of 170 women and 183 men. Results revealed a full mediation effect both for female and male Syrian refugee targets. We discussed the findings referring the observed nature of contact as mostly being casual, threat level being high, and attitudes being relatively negative within a specific media-effects framework.
Mindfulness as a Moderator in the Relation Among Core Belief Disruption, Rumination, Posttraumatic Symptoms, and Growt
(2020) Haspolat, Ayperi; Cirakoglu, Okan Cem; 0000-0002-1607-3293; F-8926-2010
Objectives In the present study, we tested moderated mediation models where the moderator role of mindfulness and its subscales has an indirect effect of core belief disruption (CBD) on posttraumatic symptoms (PTS) and posttraumatic growth (PTG) through intrusive (IR) and deliberate (DR) ruminations. Methods Two hundred forty-six individuals, ages ranging between 19 and 77, with traumatic experiences participated in the study. The data were collected by Traumatic Experience Screening List, Core Beliefs Inventory (CBI), Impact of Event Scale-Revised Form (IES-R), Event-Related Rumination Inventory, Posttraumatic Growth Inventory (PTGI), and Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire (FFMQ). Results The moderator role of mindfulness was supported both for PTS and PTG. The analysis indicated that the indirect effect of CBD on PTS only through IR was moderated by mindfulness total score (MF-T) and nonreactivity (NR) subscales. The analysis revealed that the MF-T x IR interaction effect was statistically significant. The interaction effect was significant for only low and medium levels of MF-T. When the model was analyzed for PTG, it was observed that the indirect effect of CBD on PTG through IR and DR was moderated significantly only for describing (DES) subscale of mindfulness. In addition, the DES x IR interaction effect was significant only for medium and higher levels of DES. It was also observed that the DES x DR interaction effect was significant only for medium and high levels of DES. Conclusions Mindfulness and its components should be taken into consideration when assessing posttraumatic symptoms and growth.
A neglected aspect of refugee relief works: Secondary and vicarious traumatic stress
(2022) Ebren, Gokhan; Demircioglu, Melis; Cirakoglu, Okan Cem; 0000-0002-9715-4692; 0000-0002-1607-3293; 35201632; F-8926-2010
The literature demonstrates evidence that secondary traumatic stress (STS) and vicarious traumatic stress (VTS) may adversely affect the well-being of refugee relief workers and, thus, the quality of their services. The present review offers an exploration of (a) the theoretical background of STS and VTS, (b) their appearance among refugee relief workers, (c) intervention studies available, (d) common points among intervention studies and guidelines on STS and VTS released by local and international nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), and (e) the potential problems that can be associated with the insufficiency of standardized intervention programs as assessed in effectiveness studies. This review may help mental health professionals in countries that host large numbers of refugees and asylum seekers, such as Turkey, Lebanon, and Jordan, to design more effective intervention programs targeting STS and VTS.