A New Research Platform was Opened

By | June 23, 2022

A Lab named www.socialworkslab.com was opened to conduct international academic research in the field of social work and social policies. The contribution will be made to the relevant fields by carrying out studies covering protective, preventive, and intervening approaches to different social problems and disadvantaged groups. http://www.socialworkslab.com/

Prof. Dr. Orhan Koçak was nominated for the Turkish Academy of Sciences (TÜBA) to represent the university in the field of social sciences.

By | June 23, 2022

Prof. Dr. Orhan Koçak was nominated as a candidate for the Turkish Academy of Sciences (TÜBA) to represent the Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa in the field of social sciences. Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa Rectorate nominated Orhan Koçak as a candidate for the Turkish Academy of Sciences in the field of social sciences due to his following academic achievements.To… Read More »

The Mediating Role of Gaming Disorder in the Effect of Narcissism on Happiness in Children

By | July 18, 2021

We aimed to determine the relationship between gaming disorder, narcissism, and happiness levels of children between the ages of 9 and 15. This study was based on the compensation theory. The sample consists of 461 boys who continue their education in public schools in Istanbul. In the study, a mixed research design, which nests qualitative data into quantitative, was used. In addition to the scales and sociodemographic form, the Draw-a-Person test was also used to better understand children’s inner world.

The Role of Family Influence and Academic Satisfaction on Career Decision-Making Self-Efficacy and Happiness

By | July 18, 2021

Careers are a reality of life that need to be considered as multi-dimensional in today’s modern societies. Choosing a career is a complex process that coincides with high school and university ages, creating psycho-social stress. Considering the literature, the effects of different environmental factors have been revealed in separate studies. This study examines both individual and environmental factors together. By adopting a quantitative research method, we collected cross-sectional data through online questionnaires from 1130 university students. The association of family influence and academic satisfaction with happiness through career decision self-efficacy was meaningful using gender, age, income, and parents’ education as control variables.

Determination of Social Exclusion Among Young Syrian Refugees Living in Turkey

By | July 18, 2021

After the Syria Conflict in 2011, Turkey has accepted about four million Syrian refugees. Initially, they were seen as guests, but after eight years, the Turkish Government has spent more than forty billion USD, and the money that has been spent is seen as a burden by both the Government and the people. That’s why some Turkish people started using negative language against Syrian Refugees not only for economic reasons but also political. This study aims to understand the impact of young Syrian refugees’ social exclusion with temporary protection status on their daily lives.

Investigation of the Effect of Social Media Addiction on Adults with Depression

By | July 18, 2021

This study aimed to investigate the effects of social media addiction on depression in adult individuals. For this purpose, the researchers analyzed whether social media dependence had differing impacts according to various variables (age, gender, the highest level of education, duration of daily use of social media, frequency of social media use, etc.). A sample population of 419 people who live in different provinces in Turkey between 18 and 62 years of age participated in the research. The questionnaire form was developed to obtain the Social Media Dependence Scale (SMDS), Beck Depression Inventory scores, and demographic information from the participants. The research was conducted according to the general screening model.