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A test of the career construction model of adaptation in a sample of Turkish undergraduate students: a two-wave longitudinal mediation study
(2024.01.01) Kara, A.
This longitudinal study aimed to test the mediating role of career adaptability in the relationship between optimism and subjective well-being. A total of 246 university students formed the final sample. The data were collected using the Optimism Scale, Positive and Negative Affect Schedule, Career Adaptability Scale, and Satisfaction with Life Scale. The data were analyzed using a cross-lagged panel model. A one-unit increase in Optimism Time 1 was related to a unit increase in Career Adaptability Time 2. In addition, a one-unit increase in Career Adaptability at Time 1 was related to a unit increase in Subjective Well-being at Time 2. Cette & eacute;tude longitudinale visait & agrave; tester le r & ocirc;le m & eacute;diateur de l'adaptabilit & eacute; de carri & egrave;re dans la relation entre l'optimisme et le bien-& ecirc;tre subjectif. Deux cent quarante-six & eacute;tudiants universitaires ont constitu & eacute; l'& eacute;chantillon final. Les donn & eacute;es ont & eacute;t & eacute; recueillies & agrave; l'aide de "L'& eacute;chelle d'optimisme, l'& eacute;chelle d'affect positif et n & eacute;gatif, l'& eacute;chelle d'adaptabilit & eacute; de carri & egrave;re et l'& eacute;chelle de satisfaction de vie". Les donn & eacute;es sont analys & eacute;es & agrave; l'aide d'un mod & egrave;le de panel & agrave; d & eacute;calage crois & eacute;. Une augmentation d'une unit & eacute; dans l'Optimisme Temps 1 & eacute;tait li & eacute;e & agrave; une augmentation d'une unit & eacute; dans l'Adaptabilit & eacute; de Carri & egrave;re Temps 2. De plus, une augmentation d'une unit & eacute; dans l'Adaptabilit & eacute; de Carri & egrave;re au Temps 1 & eacute;tait li & eacute;e & agrave; une augmentation d'une unit & eacute; dans le Bien-& ecirc;tre Subjectif au Temps 2. Diese L & auml;ngsschnittstudie zielte darauf ab, die vermittelnde Rolle der beruflichen Anpassungsf & auml;higkeit in der Beziehung zwischen Optimismus und subjektivem Wohlbefinden zu testen. Zweihundertsechsundvierzig Universit & auml;tsstudenten bildeten die endg & uuml;ltige Stichprobe. Die Daten wurden mit Hilfe der "Optimismus-Skala, Skala f & uuml;r positive und negative Affekte, Skala f & uuml;r berufliche Anpassungsf & auml;higkeit und Zufriedenheit mit dem Leben-Skala" erhoben. Die Daten wurden mit einem kreuzverz & ouml;gerten Panelmodell analysiert. Eine Einheitserh & ouml;hung in Optimismus Zeit 1 war mit einer Einheitserh & ouml;hung in beruflicher Anpassungsf & auml;higkeit Zeit 2 verbunden. Dar & uuml;ber hinaus war eine Einheitserh & ouml;hung in der beruflichen Anpassungsf & auml;higkeit zu Zeit 1 mit einer Einheitserh & ouml;hung im subjektiven Wohlbefinden zu Zeit 2 verbunden. Este estudio longitudinal tuvo como objetivo probar el papel mediador de la adaptabilidad profesional en la relaci & oacute;n entre el optimismo y el bienestar subjetivo. En total, 246 estudiantes universitarios conformaron la muestra final. Los datos se recogieron utilizando La Escala de Optimismo, el Programa de Afecto Positivo y Negativo, la Escala de Adaptabilidad Profesional y la Escala de Satisfacci & oacute;n con la Vida. Los datos se analizaron utilizando un modelo de panel con retraso cruzado. Un aumento de una unidad en el Optimismo Tiempo 1 estaba relacionado con un aumento de una unidad en la Adaptabilidad Profesional Tiempo 2. Adem & aacute;s, un aumento de una unidad en la Adaptabilidad Profesional en el Tiempo 1 estaba relacionado con un aumento de una unidad en el Bienestar Subjetivo en el Tiempo 2.
Association Between Self-Esteem and Cyber Victimization: The Mediating Roles of Digital Game Playing and Cyberbullying
(2024.01.01) Eryilmaz, A.; Huebner, E.S.; Yildirim-Kurtulus, H.; Kara, A.
Background: Today, the intensive use of technology necessitates more research on cyberbullyingand victimization among adolescents. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate a proposed model of the associations betweenself-esteem, digital game playing, cyberbullying, and victimization in early adolescents. Methods: A total of 312 early adolescents participated based on the criterion sampling method.The age range of the adolescents was 10–14 years (Mean = 12.63; SD = 0.60). Two-stage structuralequation modeling was used to analyze the data. Bootstrapping analysis was used to test media-tion effects. Results: The findings revealed the serial mediating relations of digital game playing and cyber-bullying in the association between early adolescents’ self-esteem and cyber victimization. Discussion: The results emphasize the role of individual differences in adolescents’ self-esteem asa significant factor in cyber victimization. This relationship operates through the behavioral path-ways of digital game use and cyberbullying. Translation to Health Education Practice: Based on the research findings, health educators canencourage students in this developmental period to establish healthier relationships in the digitalworld and develop strategies to protect mental health. In this direction, health educators shouldaim to develop healthy digital gaming habits in students by considering the negative effects ofdigital game addiction on cyber victimization. For this purpose, educators can organize awareness-raising educational programs against digital game addiction and guide students in determiningbalanced play times
Attitudes toward digital technology, communication, innovation skills and STEM career interest: a model test for secondary school students
(2024.01.01) Seçkin-Kapucu, M.; Kara, A.; Aslan, S.
This study examines the mediating role of attitudes toward digital technology in the relationship between communication and innovation skills and STEM career interest among Turkish secondary school students. The study used criterion sampling on a sample of 321 Turkish secondary school students [Age(ranj) = 10-16, Age(Mean) =12.11, Age(Sd) = 1.19] selected. Data were collected using the Communication Skills Scale, Attitude Toward Digital Technology Scale, Innovation Skills Scale, and STEM Career Interest Scale. The data were analyzed using two-stage structural equation modeling. In addition, bootstrapping analysis tested the mediation effect's significance. As a result of this study, it was determined that the mediating effect of the attitude towards digital technology was significant in the relationship between communication skills and STEM career interest. In addition, the mediation effect of the attitude towards digital technology was found to be significant in the relationship between innovation skills and STEM career interest. Finally, the STEM career interest model was obtained for secondary school students from the study results.
Beliren Yetişkinlerin Kariyer Adanmışlıkları, Kariyer Arzuları, Kariyer Uyumlulukları ve Umutları arasındaki İlişkiler: İki Aşamalı Yapısal Eşitlik Modellemesiyle Test Edilmesi
(2024) Kara, A.
Bu araştırmanın amacı, beliren yetişkinler için bir kariyer adanmışlık modeli önermek ve önerilen bu modeli iki aşamalı yapısal eşitlik modellemesiyle sınamaktır. Bu amaca dayalı olarak bu araştırma, korelasyonel desende tasarlanmıştır. Araştırmaya katılan 327 beliren yetişkinlerin 214’ü (65.4%) kadın ve 113’ü (34.6%) erkekten oluşmaktadır. Bu katılımcılar [Yaşranj = 18-25, YaşOrt. =19.97, YaşSs = 1.57] araştırmaya ölçüt örnekleme yöntemiyle dahil edilmişlerdir. Araştırmada veriler “Kariyer Uyumluluğu Ölçeği”, “Kariyer Adanmışlık Ölçeği”, “Kariyer Arzusu Ölçeği” ve “Sürekli Umut Ölçeği” ile toplanmıştır. Veri analizinde iki aşamalı yapısal eşitlik modellemesi tercih edilmiştir. İlk önce ölçüm modeli test edilmiştir. Bu ölçüm modeli doğrulandıktan sonra ikinci aşama olan yapısal modellerin (hipotetik ve nihai) sınanması yapılmıştır. Dolaylı etkinin anlamlılığı 1000 yeniden örnekleme yapılarak ve alt ve üst sınır güven aralıkları oluşturularak Bootstrap Analiziyle değerlendirilmiştir. Bu araştırmada tahminleme yöntemi olarak Maximum Likelihood kullanılmıştır. Bu araştırmanın bulguların birincisinde kariyer arzusu, kariyer uyumluluğunu anlamlı ve pozitif bir şekikde yordamaktadır. İkincisinde kariyer arzusunun, umudu anlamlı ve pozitif bir şekikde yordadığı bulunmuştur. Üçüncüsünde kariyer uyumluluğu, kariyer adanmışlığını anlamlı ve pozitif bir şekilde yordamaktadır. Dördüncüsünde umut, kariyer adanmışlığını anlamlı ve pozitif bir şekikde yordadığı bulgulanmıştır. Son olarak kariyer arzusu ile kariyer adanmışlığı arasındaki ilişkide kariyer uyumluluğu ve umudun aracılık rolünün anlamlı olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Bulgular literatür çerçevesinde tartışılmış, uygulama ve araştırmaya yönelik öneriler geliştirilmiştir.
The mediating role of positive body image between friendship qualities, well-being strategies and identity development among adolescents
(2024.01.01) Eryilmaz, A.; Kara, A.; Uzun, A.E.
This study aimed to explore the mediating role of body image in the association between The utilization of strategies aimed at enhancing subjective well-being, friendship qualities, and identity development. The participants consisted of 270 early adolescents, comprising 157 girls (58.15%) and 113 boys (41.85%). Data were collected using several scales, including the "Body Appreciation Scale," "Subjective Well-Being Increasing Strategies Scale for Adolescents," "Friendship Qualities Scale," and "The Dimensions of Identity Development Scale." Two-stage structural equation modeling was employed to analyze the gathered data. The findings indicated a positive model of identity development in adolescents, highlighting that subjective well-being increasing strategies contribute positively to identity development, and this relationship is mediated by positive body image. Furthermore, the study found that positive body image also mediates the association between adolescents' identity development and the establishment of quality friendships.
The mediating role of self-regulated online learning behaviors: Exploring the impact of personality traits on student engagement
(2024.01.01) Kara, A.; Ergulec, F.; Eren, E.
Online learning environments have become increasingly prevalent in higher education, necessitating an understanding of factors influencing student engagement. This study examines the mediating role of self-regulated online learning in the relationship between five-factor personality traits and student engagement among university students. A sample of 437 university students from educational sciences, social sciences, and health sciences disciplines participated in the study. Data were collected using 'The Big Five Inventory' to assess personality traits, the 'Self-Regulated Online Learning Questionnaire' to measure self-regulated online learning, and the 'Student Engagement Scale in the Online Learning Environment' to evaluate student engagement. Structural equation modeling with bootstrap analysis was employed to analyze the data. The study findings indicate that the five factor personality traits significantly predict self-regulated online learning. Furthermore, self-regulated online learning is a significant predictor of students' engagement in the online learning environment. Additionally, the five factor personality traits are found to be significant predictors of student engagement in the online learning environment. Lastly, self-regulated online learning plays a partially mediating role in the relationship between the five factor personality traits and student engagement in the online learning environment. This study underscores the importance of considering individual differences in personality traits and fostering self-regulated learning strategies to enhance student engagement in online learning environments. Understanding these dynamics can inform the design of effective interventions aimed at improving student outcomes in online education.
The Therapeutic Effect of Capsaicin and/or Steroids on Inflammation in an Experimental Allergic Rhinitis Model
(2023.01.01) Oner, F.; Kozan, G.; Kara, A.
Objective: Allergic rhinitis is a chronic upper respiratory disease characterized by inflammation of the nose due to the accumulation of inflammatory cells. We aimed to investigate the therapeutic efficacy of capsaicin and/or steroids in reducing the symptoms, proinflammatory cytokine levels, and inflammatory cell infiltrations in an animal model of allergic rhinitis. Materials and Methods: Thirty-five male Wistar rats were divided into five groups. Following injection and initial intranasal challenge with ovalbumin, rats were treated with intraperitoneal capsaicin (50 mg/kg) and/or steroid (10 mg/kg) injection for seven days. After nasal symptom scorings, all rats were sacrificed under anesthesia, and blood samples and nasal septa were collected for hematologic, biochemical, and histopathologic examinations. Results: The ovalbumin challenge increased nasal symptom scores, eosinophil and basophil counts, the serum IL-4, IL-5, IL-13 and IL33 levels, and histopathologic damage. Capsaicin and/or steroid administration attenuated the allergic rhinitis symptoms. There was a therapeutic effect of capsaicin and the combined use of capsaicin and steroids on experimentally-induced allergic rhinitis as reflected by decreases in allergic inflammation and secretion of cytokines. There was no difference between the CAPS, CAPS-STR, and STR groups in terms of allergic rhinitis symptoms. Conclusion: Parenteral administration of CAPS alone, and especially the combined use of CAPS and STR, effectively treats allergic rhinitis symptoms in a rat model of allergic rhinitis. Our results show that CAPS alone is not an effective alternative to STR but accelerates the recovery of allergic rhinitis.
The Therapeutic Effect of Capsaicin and/or Steroids on Inflammation in an Experimental Allergic Rhinitis Model
(Turkish National Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, 2023) Oner, F.; Kozan, G.; Kara, A.
Objective: Allergic rhinitis is a chronic upper respiratory disease characterized by inflammation of the nose due to the accumulation of inflammatory cells. We aimed to investigate the therapeutic efficacy of capsaicin and/or steroids in reducing the symptoms, proinflammatory cytokine levels, and inflammatory cell infiltrations in an animal model of allergic rhinitis. Materials and Methods: Thirty-five male Wistar rats were divided into five groups. Following injection and initial intranasal challenge with ovalbumin, rats were treated with intraperitoneal capsaicin (50 mg/kg) and/or steroid (10 mg/kg) injection for seven days. After nasal symptom scorings, all rats were sacrificed under anesthesia, and blood samples and nasal septa were collected for hematologic, biochemical, and histopathologic examinations. Results: The ovalbumin challenge increased nasal symptom scores, eosinophil and basophil counts, the serum IL-4, IL-5, IL-13 and IL-33 levels, and histopathologic damage. Capsaicin and/or steroid administration attenuated the allergic rhinitis symptoms. There was a therapeutic effect of capsaicin and the combined use of capsaicin and steroids on experimentally-induced allergic rhinitis as reflected by decreases in allergic inflammation and secretion of cytokines. There was no difference between the CAPS, CAPS-STR, and STR groups in terms of allergic rhinitis symptoms. Conclusion: Parenteral administration of CAPS alone, and especially the combined use of CAPS and STR, effectively treats allergic rhinitis symptoms in a rat model of allergic rhinitis. Our results show that CAPS alone is not an effective alternative to STR but accelerates the recovery of allergic rhinitis.