İHÜ Araştırma ve Akademik Performans Sistemi
DSpace@İHÜ, İbn Haldun Üniversitesi’nin bilimsel araştırma ve akademik performansını izleme, analiz etme ve raporlama süreçlerini tek çatı altında buluşturan bütünleşik bilgi sistemidir.
Güncel Gönderiler
Acı Vatan (bitter homeland) revisited: Cold War labor migration and the transformation of the Turkish family
(Routledge, 2026) Kıbrıs, Güldeniz
This article revisits the idiom acı vatan (“bitter homeland”) as a key Cold War emotional framework through which Turkish society interpreted labor migration to West Germany from the late 1960s onward. Treating acı vatan as an “emotional regime” (Reddy), it argues that migration reorganized intimacy—marriage, parenthood, domestic labor, and patriarchal authority—in ways inseparable from Turkey’s deepening integration into US-led Cold War structures (Truman Doctrine, Marshall Plan, NATO) and the 1961 recruitment agreement with the Federal Republic of Germany. Situating Turkish cinema as a major cultural institution that translated geopolitical pressures into everyday moral feeling, the article analyzes three films—Dönüş (1972), Otobüs (1975), and Almanya Acı Vatan (1979)—as a Cold War archive of transnational family life. Dönüş foregrounds women’s expanded labor and the fragility of long-distance patriarchal authority; Otobüs stages migration without family to expose abandonment and the collapse of relational infrastructures; Almanya Acı Vatan dramatizes moral panic around female mobility and the sabotage of women’s migrant potential through patriarchal crisis. Drawing on Cold War cultural history (May, Westad, Klein, Kwon), affect theory (Ahmed), and transnational/diaspora frameworks (Brah, Hall, Gilroy), the article reads film as interpretive historical text (Rosenstone), showing how Cold War geopolitics became lived experience through the reorganization of care, honor, and belonging across borders.
From father to son: A gambling problem – A case study
(Akadémiai Kiadó, 2025) Yılmaz, Emre; Özer, Hakan; Büyükçorak, Mehmet; Kitapçıoğlu, Süreyyanur
Gambling addiction is a complex and multifaceted issue influenced by genetic, psychological, and environmental factors. This case study examines the role of family influence in gambling behavior and the recovery process of a 24-year-old high school student. The client reported that his father and grandfather had also struggled with gambling, indicating a potential intergenerational transmission. Research suggests that parental gambling behaviors increase the likelihood of gambling problems in children (Jacobs et al., 1989). Methods: The client was assessed using the Gambling Screening Scale (GSS) and DSM-5 criteria for gambling disorder. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) was applied as the primary intervention, incorporating psychoeducation, cognitive restructuring, and relapse prevention strategies. Additionally, Motivational Interviewing (MI) techniques were used to enhance the client’s commitment to change. Family involvement was encouraged throughout the process to increase awareness and support. The treatment process was monitored over a 12-month followup period. Results: Initially, the client exhibited high gambling motivation, often triggered by exposure to his father’s gambling behavior. Relapses occurred during the early phase of treatment; however, after six months, significant improvements were observed. Increased family awareness, the father’s engagement in the therapeutic process, and the client’s active participation in recovery contributed to reduced gambling urges. MI techniques helped resolve ambivalence, and the client demonstrated increased self-control and abstinence from gambling. Conclusion: This case highlights the impact of familial and genetic factors on gambling addiction and emphasizes the necessity of integrating family-based interventions in treatment. With gambling becoming increasingly widespread, further research is needed to assess the effectiveness of family involvement in recovery programs.
The triangle of work, money, and trust: A case study of gambling-induced job loss
(Akadémiai Kiadó, 2025) Yılmaz, Emre; Özer, Hakan; Büyükçorak, Mehmet; Kitapçıoğlu, Süreyyanur
Gambling addiction can significantly impact an individual’s economic stability and professional life, leading to job loss, financial struggles, and trust issues. This case study examines the therapeutic process of a 41-year-old university graduate who was successful in his career until gambling disrupted his life. Introduced to gambling by a colleague, he gradually shifted his focus from work and career to financial losses and recovery attempts. Over time, his motivation and performance declined, leading to absenteeism and financial distress, ultimately affecting his workplace relationships and overall well-being. Methods: The client was assessed using the Gambling Screening Scale (GSS) to evaluate gambling motivations and severity. The therapeutic process included Motivational Interviewing (MI) to enhance commitment to change and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to address cognitive distortions, financial mismanagement, and coping mechanisms. The client was monitored for seven months, during which he changed jobs and temporarily discontinued therapy before resuming treatment in his new workplace. Results: Initially, the client experienced severe sleep disturbances, tardiness, workplace inefficiency, and family conflicts. Over time, he improved his sleep routine, adhered to financial commitments, and re-established trust with colleagues. By recognizing cognitive traps and behavioral patterns, he restored financial discipline by repaying debts and temporarily delegating salary management to his family. Additionally, sharing his experiences with colleagues contributed to his recovery. Conclusion: This case highlights the severe occupational and financial consequences of gambling addiction. The findings emphasize the need for workplace-based interventions focusing on financial literacy, debt management, and gambling prevention to mitigate the risks associated with gamblinginduced job loss.
The effectiveness of positive psychology-based psychoeducation in reducing digital technology addiction among university students
(Akadémiai Kiadó, 2025) Büyükçorak, Mehmet; Sürü, Dilara; Impram, Onour
This study examines the effects of a psychoeducational program titled Positive Psychology and University Life Preparation, which is designed to assist first-year university students in adjusting to academic life and addressing the challenges posed by digital technology addiction. The program, which is based on the principles of positive psychology, is intended to enhance psychological well-being, resilience, and adaptability by encouraging healthier habits and a balanced use of digital technology. There will be two significant points at which the data will be collected: at the beginning and the end of the academic year. To measure key factors such as psychological well-being, social connectedness, resilience, and patterns of digital technology use, standard instruments will be utilized, including UCLA Loneliness Scale, Life Satisfaction Scale, Adult Resilience Scale, and Digital Addictions Scale. In this study, a strong focus is placed on understanding the relationship between digital technology addiction and students' academic adjustment. With the integration of evidence-based interventions, the psychoeducation program seeks to mitigate the adverse effects of excessive digital engagement while enhancing students' capabilities to thrive in an increasingly digital educational environment. The anticipated findings are expected to inform the development of innovative psychoeducational strategies that effectively address both psychological wellbeing and digital technology addiction. This research underscores the value of positive psychology frameworks in fostering healthier and more adaptive academic environments in the digital age.
Language and identity in Turkey
(Routledge, 2026) Rouabah, Siham; Alpat, Muhammet Furkan; Rektörlük, Yabancı Diller Okulu
Globalisation has significantly altered perceptions of language and identity. However, some communities resist emerging language practices and their identity connotations. This paper examines how university students in Turkey navigate their national, ethnic, religious, and linguistic identities amidst globalisation and language commodification. Drawing on interview data, classroom observations, and field notes, we analyse 70 students' language attitudes and practices through a framework combining symbolic capital, chronotope, and identity. Findings show a robust reproduction of Turkish national and religious identities through language use and resistance to the cultural implications of English, even among non-Turkish individuals. The symbolic value of the Turkish language emerges as a resilient identity element against potential transitions, shaped by chronotopic positioning. The study contributes to sociolinguistic research by demonstrating how language value is recalibrated across time-space configurations in higher education settings.
