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Orhan Koçak is a Professor of Social Work at the Faculty of Health Sciences at İstanbul University Cerrahpaşa, Turkey. He teaches especially on social policies and is working on social issues such as addiction, immigration, and the elderly.
The effect of religiosity on individuals is seen more in stressful situations. Religion strengthens people in coping with the issues given rise by COVID-19 due to its contributions, such as reducing death fear and giving hope. The impact of religious commitment on COVID-19 fear, psychological consequences, and satisfaction with life levels in the COVID-19 period is investigated. To measure this impact of religious commitment, a cross-sectional study was designed with 2810 adults in Turkey. For this purpose, religious commitment, COVID-19 fear, DASS-21, and satisfaction with life scales were used. Mediation and moderation analyses were conducted to test the formed hypotheses. First, the impact of religious commitment on satisfaction with life with depression, anxiety, and stress was tested. Then, the moderating impact of COVID-19 fear in terms of the effect of religious commitment on satisfaction with life was analyzed. Finally, the role of depression’s mediation and COVID-19 fear’s moderation in terms of the impact of religious commitment on satisfaction with life was found. It was found that satisfaction with life decreased more in those with high COVID-19 fear than those with low COVID-19 fear; additionally, religious commitment increased satisfaction with life by reducing depression.
Orhan Koçak. How Does Religious Commitment Affect Satisfaction with Life during the COVID-19 Pandemic? Examining Depression, Anxiety, and Stress as Mediators. Religions 2021, 12, 701 .
AMA StyleOrhan Koçak. How Does Religious Commitment Affect Satisfaction with Life during the COVID-19 Pandemic? Examining Depression, Anxiety, and Stress as Mediators. Religions. 2021; 12 (9):701.
Chicago/Turabian StyleOrhan Koçak. 2021. "How Does Religious Commitment Affect Satisfaction with Life during the COVID-19 Pandemic? Examining Depression, Anxiety, and Stress as Mediators." Religions 12, no. 9: 701.
Loneliness and cognitive distortions have serious negative effects on life satisfaction and are seen as related to each other. However, what mediates in these relationships has not been adequately analyzed. This study aims to analyze the effect between cognitive distortions and life satisfaction by asserting the mediating role of loneliness. For this purpose, we conducted a cross-sectional study with 978 people over the age of 20 from various parts of Turkey using a general screening model. Firstly, we analyzed the direct effect of interpersonal rejection, interpersonal misperception, and unrealistic relationship expectation, which are sub-dimensions of cognitive distortions, loneliness, and life satisfaction. Secondly, we analyzed the effects of independent, mediation, and interaction (Loneliness X age) variables on satisfaction with life. Thirdly, we applied direct regression analysis between independent, mediating, and dependent variables to conduct the mediation analysis of the study. Also, we examined age as a moderator between loneliness and life satisfaction. The results showed loneliness as an essential determinant between cognitive distortions and life satisfaction. Moreover, in the moderation analysis, we found some age-related differences between loneliness and life satisfaction. According to this, both loneliness and life satisfaction increased with increasing age. However, life satisfaction decreased as loneliness increased in young people. Being able to compensate for loneliness in the aging process is an essential psychological indicator. Although young people have more opportunities than older people, their ability to cope with negative situations such as loneliness is largely undeveloped. These results showed both psychological and sociological problems of loneliness. Therefore, the results can be useful for the prevention of loneliness and the development of intervention programs.
Orçun Muhammet Şimşek; Orhan Koçak; Mustafa Z. Younis. The Impact of Interpersonal Cognitive Distortions on Satisfaction with Life and the Mediating Role of Loneliness. Sustainability 2021, 13, 9293 .
AMA StyleOrçun Muhammet Şimşek, Orhan Koçak, Mustafa Z. Younis. The Impact of Interpersonal Cognitive Distortions on Satisfaction with Life and the Mediating Role of Loneliness. Sustainability. 2021; 13 (16):9293.
Chicago/Turabian StyleOrçun Muhammet Şimşek; Orhan Koçak; Mustafa Z. Younis. 2021. "The Impact of Interpersonal Cognitive Distortions on Satisfaction with Life and the Mediating Role of Loneliness." Sustainability 13, no. 16: 9293.
The increasing use of social media due to various individual and social reasons may trigger some psycho-social issues. What can be effective in reducing social media addiction, which causes social and economic problems, is an important issue today. This study aimed to investigate the mediation effect of satisfaction with life in the impact of self-esteem and education level on social media addiction in individuals. The study was designed as cross-sectional, and the sample consists of 952 volunteers over the age of 15 using social media in Turkey. A personal information form, the Bergen Social Media Addiction Scale, the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, and the Satisfaction with Life Scale were used as data collection tools in the study. The data were analyzed with SPSS 23.0 Program and PROCESS macro plug-in. Demographic questions such as age, gender, and marriage were used as control variables. As a result of the research, it was determined that satisfaction with life had a mediation role in the effect of self-esteem and education level on social media addiction. Self-esteem and education level improved satisfaction with life, and increased satisfaction with life resulted in less social media addiction. These results demonstrate the importance of implementing specific practices based on self-esteem and education, especially for vulnerable groups, to minimize the problems that may arise with the excessive use of digital apps and social media.
Orhan Koçak; Emine Ilme; Mustafa Z. Younis. Mediating Role of Satisfaction with Life in the Effect of Self-Esteem and Education on Social Media Addiction in Turkey. Sustainability 2021, 13, 9097 .
AMA StyleOrhan Koçak, Emine Ilme, Mustafa Z. Younis. Mediating Role of Satisfaction with Life in the Effect of Self-Esteem and Education on Social Media Addiction in Turkey. Sustainability. 2021; 13 (16):9097.
Chicago/Turabian StyleOrhan Koçak; Emine Ilme; Mustafa Z. Younis. 2021. "Mediating Role of Satisfaction with Life in the Effect of Self-Esteem and Education on Social Media Addiction in Turkey." Sustainability 13, no. 16: 9097.
Internet addiction has become a significant problem that primarily affects young people. It has an essential effect on the individual’s self-perception and assessment of their competencies. This study aimed to reveal whether there is a significant relationship between the level of internet addiction of university students and their age and self-esteem. For this purpose, internet addiction and self-esteem scales were used in addition to questions such as age, gender, the purpose of internet use, and internet daily usage time. We used a quantitative research method to obtain cross-sectional data from 400 Turkish young people using online surveys. Correlation, regression, mediation, and moderation analyses were performed using SPSS and the PROCESS macro plugin for data analysis. Internet addiction was significantly associated with self-esteem, gender, age, and daily internet usage. In addition, we discovered that self-esteem and daily usage time played a mediation role in the effect of the age variable on internet addiction. Moreover, the moderation roles of social networks, gender, and location in the impact of self-esteem on internet addiction were determined. With this study, we understood that as age increases, self-esteem triggers the decrease of internet addiction. In this sense, policies should be developed to increase self-esteem among young people to ensure the conscious use of the internet.
Orhan Koçak; Ilayda Yılmaz; Mustafa Younis. Why Are Turkish University Students Addicted to the Internet? A Moderated Mediation Model. Healthcare 2021, 9, 953 .
AMA StyleOrhan Koçak, Ilayda Yılmaz, Mustafa Younis. Why Are Turkish University Students Addicted to the Internet? A Moderated Mediation Model. Healthcare. 2021; 9 (8):953.
Chicago/Turabian StyleOrhan Koçak; Ilayda Yılmaz; Mustafa Younis. 2021. "Why Are Turkish University Students Addicted to the Internet? A Moderated Mediation Model." Healthcare 9, no. 8: 953.
Turkey has been the country hosting the highest number of refugees globally with the immigration of Syrians after the civil war in Syria. There have been no major problems between Turks and Syrians in the past ten years. Although Syrians have a financial burden of 71 billion USD to the Turkish state, Turkish society has not reacted significantly due to common religious, cultural, and humanitarian values. This study was conducted with 1743 individuals of different age groups, and it tried to understand the effect of Turkish society’s spirituality in attitudes and behaviors towards Syrian refugees. This relationship was investigated with regard to whether the multiculturalism and contact frequency acted as mediators and national belonging acted as moderator. Gender, age, education, family income, marital status, and whether participants have Syrian neighbors were used as control variables. As a result of the analysis, it was found that the spirituality of the Turkish people was associated with their attitudes towards Syrian refugees, with the mediator effect being multiculturalism and social contact and the moderator effect being national belonging in this relationship.
Orhan Koçak. How Does the Sense of Closeness to God Affect Attitudes toward Refugees in Turkey? Multiculturalism and Social Contact as Mediators and National Belonging as Moderator. Religions 2021, 12, 568 .
AMA StyleOrhan Koçak. How Does the Sense of Closeness to God Affect Attitudes toward Refugees in Turkey? Multiculturalism and Social Contact as Mediators and National Belonging as Moderator. Religions. 2021; 12 (8):568.
Chicago/Turabian StyleOrhan Koçak. 2021. "How Does the Sense of Closeness to God Affect Attitudes toward Refugees in Turkey? Multiculturalism and Social Contact as Mediators and National Belonging as Moderator." Religions 12, no. 8: 568.
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. According to the findings, there is a significant relationship between gaming disorder and narcissism and happiness levels in children. Accordingly, as narcissism increases in children, the gaming disorder level increases, and happiness decreases. We also found a mediation effect in the impact of narcissism on happiness through gaming disorder. According to the results, we think that the problem is not caused by the individual but by society. For a solution, we recommend making more macro-level social work interventions within the framework of system theory instead of the current medical model in combating gaming disorder.
Orhan Çevik; Orhan Koçak; Mustafa Younis; Elif Çevik. The Mediating Role of Gaming Disorder in the Effect of Narcissism on Happiness in Children. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2021, 18, 7137 .
AMA StyleOrhan Çevik, Orhan Koçak, Mustafa Younis, Elif Çevik. The Mediating Role of Gaming Disorder in the Effect of Narcissism on Happiness in Children. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2021; 18 (13):7137.
Chicago/Turabian StyleOrhan Çevik; Orhan Koçak; Mustafa Younis; Elif Çevik. 2021. "The Mediating Role of Gaming Disorder in the Effect of Narcissism on Happiness in Children." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18, no. 13: 7137.
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. Family influence and academic satisfaction were positively correlated with career decision self-efficacy and happiness. In conclusion, we found that family influence and support, students’ work, and academic satisfaction are positively significant in terms of the career process and happiness. It was understood that the career reality should be considered with a holistic view that includes family, school, and work experience.
Orhan Koçak; Namık Ak; Sezer Erdem; Mehmet Sinan; Mustafa Younis; Abdullah Erdoğan. The Role of Family Influence and Academic Satisfaction on Career Decision-Making Self-Efficacy and Happiness. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2021, 18, 5919 .
AMA StyleOrhan Koçak, Namık Ak, Sezer Erdem, Mehmet Sinan, Mustafa Younis, Abdullah Erdoğan. The Role of Family Influence and Academic Satisfaction on Career Decision-Making Self-Efficacy and Happiness. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2021; 18 (11):5919.
Chicago/Turabian StyleOrhan Koçak; Namık Ak; Sezer Erdem; Mehmet Sinan; Mustafa Younis; Abdullah Erdoğan. 2021. "The Role of Family Influence and Academic Satisfaction on Career Decision-Making Self-Efficacy and Happiness." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18, no. 11: 5919.
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. It is thought that the stigmatization and negative discourses by the Society in which they live leads to social exclusion, and this has a fundamental effect on daily life practices. In this study, it is understood that Syrian Youth sometimes face exclusion and negative discourses in their daily lives in family, friends, education, and other fields. According to their statements, these exclusion situations differ according to their gender and education. Especially, women confront with some exclusion because of language and behaviors. Education should be used as a leverage to increase the integration between Turkish and Syrian People and integration policies based on multiculturalism must be produced to increase the harmony between two societies.
Orhan Kocak; Ahmet Taha Arifoglu; Mustafa Z Younis. Determination of Social Exclusion Among Young Syrian Refugees Living in Turkey. European Journal of Environment and Public Health 2021, 5, em0076 .
AMA StyleOrhan Kocak, Ahmet Taha Arifoglu, Mustafa Z Younis. Determination of Social Exclusion Among Young Syrian Refugees Living in Turkey. European Journal of Environment and Public Health. 2021; 5 (2):em0076.
Chicago/Turabian StyleOrhan Kocak; Ahmet Taha Arifoglu; Mustafa Z Younis. 2021. "Determination of Social Exclusion Among Young Syrian Refugees Living in Turkey." European Journal of Environment and Public Health 5, no. 2: em0076.
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. Significant differences were found between depression and social media dependency in variables such as the number of children, age, and income. As a result of the study, when social media addiction was examined in terms of gender among socio-demographic variables, no significant difference was found.
Serdar Aydin; Orhan Koçak; Thomas Shaw; Betul Buber; Esra Akpinar; Mustafa Younis. Investigation of the Effect of Social Media Addiction on Adults with Depression. Healthcare 2021, 9, 450 .
AMA StyleSerdar Aydin, Orhan Koçak, Thomas Shaw, Betul Buber, Esra Akpinar, Mustafa Younis. Investigation of the Effect of Social Media Addiction on Adults with Depression. Healthcare. 2021; 9 (4):450.
Chicago/Turabian StyleSerdar Aydin; Orhan Koçak; Thomas Shaw; Betul Buber; Esra Akpinar; Mustafa Younis. 2021. "Investigation of the Effect of Social Media Addiction on Adults with Depression." Healthcare 9, no. 4: 450.
The COVID-19 virus has become a fearful epidemic for people all over the world. In Turkey, long quarantine periods and curfews have increased both physical and psychological problems. Due to the rapid spread and substantial impact of the COVID-19 virus, different psychological effects were observed among different segments of society, such as among young people, elderly people, and active workers. Because of fear caused by the COVID-19 virus, it is thought that depression, stress, and anxiety levels have increased. It is estimated that there are more psychological issues for people with poor health and others whose friends or family became ill or have died because of COVID-19. To explore and test the situation mentioned above, we conducted a cross-sectional study in Turkey with 3287 participants above 16 years old. We measured COVID-19 fear, along with anxiety, stress, and depression levels (DASS21) and demographics. Firstly, we tested whether COVID-19 fear predicts stress, anxiety, and depression. Secondly, we investigated if the effect of COVID-19 fear is stronger for those who have underlying illness and for those whose friends or family became ill or have died because of COVID-19. The results showed that women and 16–25 years old youths have higher COVID-19-related fear, anxiety, depression, and stress. Furthermore, we found a significant relationship between COVID-19 fear and stress, anxiety, and depression, as well as significant moderation effects of having an underlying illness and having friends or family who were infected or have died. These results show the importance of implementing specific implementations, particularly for vulnerable groups, to minimize the psychological problems that may arise with the pandemic.
Orhan Koçak; Ömer Koçak; Mustafa Younis. The Psychological Consequences of COVID-19 Fear and the Moderator Effects of Individuals’ Underlying Illness and Witnessing Infected Friends and Family. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2021, 18, 1836 .
AMA StyleOrhan Koçak, Ömer Koçak, Mustafa Younis. The Psychological Consequences of COVID-19 Fear and the Moderator Effects of Individuals’ Underlying Illness and Witnessing Infected Friends and Family. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2021; 18 (4):1836.
Chicago/Turabian StyleOrhan Koçak; Ömer Koçak; Mustafa Younis. 2021. "The Psychological Consequences of COVID-19 Fear and the Moderator Effects of Individuals’ Underlying Illness and Witnessing Infected Friends and Family." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18, no. 4: 1836.
Old age, which has different meaning and importance for every human being, is a very special period of life. Elderly people are the most precious assets that bridge between yesterday and today and enable us to move our culture and values into tomorrow. This period is the era in which human life is most needed by interest and love. Elderly people want and desire a warm relationship and love and respect from their family members and their neighborhoods as a means of feeling engaged, involved, and appreciated. Being responsive to the needs and desires of the elderly and, in the process, re-observing our attitudes and behaviors towards them, are our humanitarian responsibilities. The physical, emotional, and attitudinal consequences of aging can create social problems if those who will have a least partial responsibility for care do not understand issues of aging. This research was conducted to determine the attitudes of university students towards elderly people and the variables that affect these attitudes. The study was conducted with 149 university students studying in different departments in 2017–2018 academic years. In the study, “Personal Information Form” and “Attitude Scale toward the Elderly” were used. As a result, it has been determined that the attitudes of the youth towards the elderly are generally positive, but the level of their positive attitude is low.
Orhan Kocak; Serdar Aydin; Nurefsan Tomac; Mustafa Z. Younis. College Students’ Attitudes Toward the Elderly: an Exploratory Study in Turkey. Ageing International 2020, 1 -12.
AMA StyleOrhan Kocak, Serdar Aydin, Nurefsan Tomac, Mustafa Z. Younis. College Students’ Attitudes Toward the Elderly: an Exploratory Study in Turkey. Ageing International. 2020; ():1-12.
Chicago/Turabian StyleOrhan Kocak; Serdar Aydin; Nurefsan Tomac; Mustafa Z. Younis. 2020. "College Students’ Attitudes Toward the Elderly: an Exploratory Study in Turkey." Ageing International , no. : 1-12.
Eymen Erkmen; Orhan Koçak. Göçün Suriyeli ve Yemenli Göçmenlerin Aile Yapıları Üzerine Etkileri. Sosyal Siyaset Konferansları Dergisi/Journal of Social Policy Conferences 2020, 167 -205.
AMA StyleEymen Erkmen, Orhan Koçak. Göçün Suriyeli ve Yemenli Göçmenlerin Aile Yapıları Üzerine Etkileri. Sosyal Siyaset Konferansları Dergisi/Journal of Social Policy Conferences. 2020; (79):167-205.
Chicago/Turabian StyleEymen Erkmen; Orhan Koçak. 2020. "Göçün Suriyeli ve Yemenli Göçmenlerin Aile Yapıları Üzerine Etkileri." Sosyal Siyaset Konferansları Dergisi/Journal of Social Policy Conferences , no. 79: 167-205.
Ayman Saleh; Serdar Aydin; Orhan Koçak. Türkiye, Lübnan ve Ürdün'de Bulunan Suriyeli Göçmenlerin Sağlık Hizmetlerine Erişimleri ve Hizmetlerin Sağlanması ile İlgili Karşılaştırmalı Bir Değerlendirme. OPUS Uluslararası Toplum Araştırmaları Dergisi 2018, 8, 16 -16.
AMA StyleAyman Saleh, Serdar Aydin, Orhan Koçak. Türkiye, Lübnan ve Ürdün'de Bulunan Suriyeli Göçmenlerin Sağlık Hizmetlerine Erişimleri ve Hizmetlerin Sağlanması ile İlgili Karşılaştırmalı Bir Değerlendirme. OPUS Uluslararası Toplum Araştırmaları Dergisi. 2018; 8 (14):16-16.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAyman Saleh; Serdar Aydin; Orhan Koçak. 2018. "Türkiye, Lübnan ve Ürdün'de Bulunan Suriyeli Göçmenlerin Sağlık Hizmetlerine Erişimleri ve Hizmetlerin Sağlanması ile İlgili Karşılaştırmalı Bir Değerlendirme." OPUS Uluslararası Toplum Araştırmaları Dergisi 8, no. 14: 16-16.
Avrupa Birliği kurulduğundan beri başka ülkelerin vatandaşları için cazibe merkezi olmuştur. Avrupa Birliği’nin geçirmiş olduğu aşamalar neticesinde, sadece ekonomik, sosyal ve siyasi olarak değil demokratik olarak da rol model olabilecek seviyeye ulaşmıştır. Gelinen gelişmişlik seviyesi sayesinde, Avrupa Birliği gerek çekici gerekse itici sebeplerden dolayı başka ülkelerden sürekli olarak göçlere maruz kalmıştır. 1960’lar sonrasında ekonomik nedenlerle Avrupa Birliği ülkelerine göç edenlerin büyük bir kısmı, o ülkelerin vatandaşlığına geçmişlerdir. Bununla birlikte, Birlik ülkelerine ekonomik ve siyasi nedenlerden dolayı yeni göçler olmaktadır. Göçle ve göçmenlerin ekonomik ve sosyal olarak içerilmeleri (entegrasyonları) ile ilgili Avrupa Birliği ülkelerinin her birinin kendi mevzuat ve uygulamaları olmasının yanında, Birlik çapında da ortak düzenlemeler ve uygulamalar zaman içerisinde ortaya çıkmaktadır. Bu çalışma ile Avrupa Birliği’nde yaşayan ve hala bölgeye gelen göçmenlere yönelik içerme politikalarının neler olduğu ve etkilerinin hangi boyutta olduğu incelenmiştir. Çalışma üç bölümden oluşmaktadır. İlk bölümde genel olarak Avrupa Birliği’nin karşılaşmış olduğu göçle ilgili olarak tarihsel süreç irdelenmiştir. İkinci bölümde ise, Avrupa Birliği düzeyinde sosyal içerme politikaları ve son bölümde ise bazı üye ülkelerde göçmenlerin entegrasyonu amacıyla yapılan düzenleme, uygulama ve yaklaşımlar incelenmiştir.
Doç.Dr. Orhan Koçak; Doktora R.Demet Gündüz. Avrupa Birliği Göç Politikaları ve Göçmenlerin Sosyal Olarak İçerilmelerine Etkisi. Yalova Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi 2016, 6, 66 -66.
AMA StyleDoç.Dr. Orhan Koçak, Doktora R.Demet Gündüz. Avrupa Birliği Göç Politikaları ve Göçmenlerin Sosyal Olarak İçerilmelerine Etkisi. Yalova Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi. 2016; 6 (12):66-66.
Chicago/Turabian StyleDoç.Dr. Orhan Koçak; Doktora R.Demet Gündüz. 2016. "Avrupa Birliği Göç Politikaları ve Göçmenlerin Sosyal Olarak İçerilmelerine Etkisi." Yalova Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi 6, no. 12: 66-66.