Ahmet Yasuntimur

Emerging adulthood is a developmental period associated with increased vulnerability to suicide probability due to biological, psychological, and environmental transitions. Lifestyle-related factors such as sleep regularity, chronotype, physical activity, and exposure to potentially traumatic events may be associated with mental health outcomes during this stage. However, the relative contribution of these factors to suicide probability indicators in emerging adulthood remains insufficiently understood, particularly when examined simultaneously within a multidimensional framework. This study employed a cross-sectional survey design. Data were collected from 495 emerging adults aged 18-29 through an online questionnaire. Suicide probability and its subdimensions (hopelessness, suicidal ideation, negative self-evaluation, and hostility) were assessed using the Suicide Probability Scale (SPS). Chronotype was measured with the Morningness-Eveningness Stability Scale Improved (MESSi). Self-reported sleep regularity, exercise participation, earthquake exposure, and gender were included as categorical variables. Multiple linear regression analyses were conducted to examine the associations between these variables and overall suicide probability and its subcomponents. The findings indicated that irregular sleep patterns and lack of regular physical activity were significantly associated with higher levels of overall suicide probability and several subdimensions, including hopelessness, negative self-evaluation, and hostility (p < .05). Participants reporting poor sleep regularity and physical inactivity reported higher levels of suicide probability indicators. In contrast, chronotype, earthquake exposure, and gender were not significantly associated with suicide probability within the present models (p > .05). The results suggest that lifestyle-related behavioral factors, particularly sleep regularity and physical activity, may be linked with suicide probability indicators during emerging adulthood. Given the cross-sectional nature of the study, these findings should be interpreted as associations rather than causal relationships. Nevertheless, the results highlight the potential relevance of routine-based behavioral factors for suicide probability prevention strategies. Universities and community mental health services may consider incorporating low-cost preventive initiatives, such as sleep hygiene education and the promotion of regular physical activity, within broader mental health support programs for young adults.

While research on gun ownership has expanded in recent years, existing measurement tools are still limited in scope and fail to capture the multidimensional nature of public attitudes. This study aims to develop a valid and reliable scale to assess attitudes toward gun ownership. An initial item pool of 25 statements was generated through a comprehensive literature review and expert consultation. After pre-testing and pilot implementation, the pool was refined to 19 items. Data were collected from 570 individuals aged 18 to 60. Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) was conducted on a subsample of 340 participants, and Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) was carried out on a separate group of 230 participants. Analyses resulted in a two-dimensional structure with 10 items, named “Attitude Toward Societal Gun Ownership” and “Attitude Toward Individual Gun Ownership.” Factor loadings ranged from 0.710 to 0.888, and model fit indices showed acceptable levels (X²/df = 2.198, CFI = 0.979, RMSEA = 0.072). The overall Cronbach’s alpha coefficient was 0.936, with 0.941 and 0.890 for the two subdimensions. The results demonstrate that the developed scale is a valid and reliable tool for capturing multidimensional perceptions related to gun ownership.

Background and Aim: Exercise craving refers to an uncontrollable urge to engage in exercise, accompanied by cognitive and emotional responses when deprived of it. Although several instruments exist to measure exercise addiction, there is no valid and reliable tool specifically designed to assess exercise craving. Addressing this gap is essential to better understand the psychological and behavioral outcomes of exercise deprivation. This study aimed to develop a valid and reliable scale to evaluate exercise craving levels in individuals unable to exercise. Methods: The research was conducted with a survey model in five stages. First, a comprehensive literature review and expert evaluations were used to generate an item pool. The preliminary version was piloted with 30 participants and revised. The finalized version was then applied to a sample of 222 volunteers. Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) and Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) were performed to examine validity. Reliability was assessed using test‐retest, Cronbach's alpha, composite reliability (CR), and average variance extracted (AVE). Results: EFA revealed a two‐factor structure, and one item was removed due to low loading, resulting in an eight‐item scale that explained 74.628% of the variance. The first factor, exercise obsession, captured cognitive and emotional reactions to deprivation, while the second factor, effects of deprivation, reflected its negative influence on mood and daily functioning. CFA results confirmed a good model fit ( χ ²/df = 2.327, RMSEA = 0.077, SRMR = 0.030, CFI = 0.995, TLI = 0.990). Reliability analyses showed strong internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha = 0.897). Conclusion: The exercise craving scale is proposed as a valid and reliable tool for assessing the psychological and cognitive consequences of exercise deprivation.

Bu çalışma, 6 Şubat 2023 Kahramanmaraş merkezli depremlerinin ardından Malatya’da yaşayan bireylerin deprem kaygısı düzeyleri ile sosyal sermayenin temel bileşenleri (güven, sosyal bağlar ve sosyal normlar) arasındaki ilişkiyi incelemektedir. Kesitsel tipteki araştırmada, Mayıs 2025’te Malatya il merkezinde yaşayan 677 katılımcıdan yüz yüze anket yoluyla veri toplanmıştır. Deprem kaygısı ile sosyal sermaye boyutları arasındaki ilişkileri belirlemek amacıyla tanımlayıcı istatistikler ile ANOVA analizleri uygulanmıştır. Bulgular, sosyal sermayenin çeşitli boyutlarının deprem kaygısını anlamlı biçimde etkilediğini göstermektedir. Deprem sonrası güvenlik endişesi artan bireylerin kaygı düzeyleri yükselirken, geleceğe güvenle bakabilenlerde kaygı daha düşüktür. Sosyal destek ve aile içi dayanışması güçlü olan gruplarda kaygı düzeyleri daha düşük bulunmuştur. Aile ve evlilik ilişkilerinde olumsuzluk yaşayanlar ile depremde yakınlarını kaybedenlerde kaygı anlamlı biçimde artmaktadır. Ayrıca suç ve şiddet algısının yükselmesi, adalet ve kurumsal güvenin azalması kaygıyı artıran diğer önemli faktörlerdir. Sonuçlar, sosyal sermayenin özellikle güven, dayanışma ve sosyal normlara ilişkin boyutlarının deprem kaygısını azaltmada koruyucu bir rol oynadığını ve afet sonrası psikolojik iyileşme için kritik öneme sahip olduğunu ortaya koymaktadır.

Bu araştırmanın amacı, amatör sporcuların karşılaştıkları ekonomik zorlukları belirlemek ve bu zorlukların sporcular üzerindeki etkilerini değerlendirmek üzere geçerli ve güvenilir bir ölçme aracı geliştirmektir. Araştırma, betimsel nitelikteki yöntemsel bir tasarım doğrultusunda gerçekleştirilmiş ve süreç beş aşamada yapılandırılmıştır. İlk olarak literatür taramasıyla kavramsal çerçeve oluşturulmuş ve madde havuzu hazırlanmıştır. Uzman görüşleriyle kapsam geçerliği değerlendirilen ifadeler, ölçek taslağına dahil edilmiştir. Geliştirilen taslak, 418 amatör sporcuya uygulanarak Açımlayıcı Faktör Analizi (AFA) yapılmıştır. Ardından, 215 farklı katılımcıyla Doğrulayıcı Faktör Analizi (DFA) gerçekleştirilmiş ve ölçeğin tek boyutlu yapısı doğrulanmıştır. Güvenirlik analizlerinde elde edilen yüksek Cronbach’s Alpha (0.948), Bileşik Güvenirlik (0.944) ve Ortalama Açıklanan Varyans (0.607) değerleri, ölçeğin psikometrik açıdan güçlü olduğunu göstermektedir. Geliştirilen "Sporcularda Ekonomik Zorluklar Ölçeği (SEZÖ)", 5’li Likert tipi yapıdadır ve 11–55 puan arasında derecelendirme sunmaktadır. Düşük puanlar ekonomik zorlukların az, yüksek puanlar ise fazla algılandığını ifade eder. SEZÖ, sporcuların karşılaştığı ekonomik engellerin sistematik biçimde belirlenmesine imkân tanıyarak, önleyici politikalar ve uygulamalara bilimsel dayanak sağlamayı amaçlamaktadır. Bu yönüyle çalışma, spor psikolojisi literatürüne önemli ve özgün bir katkı sunmaktadır.

Aim: The aim of this study was to develop a valid and reliable scale to assess exercise attitudes in adult individuals. Methods: This research was conducted using a survey model with 668 participants aged between 18 and 55. The scale items were developed based on a literature review and expert opinions from professionals in exercise, sports-health, and measurement and evaluation. Content validity was assessed through expert evaluation; construct validity was tested using exploratory (EFA) and confirmatory factor analyses (CFA). Results: EFA revealed a structure of 16 items across four sub-dimensions (mental, psychological, physical, social), explaining 55.085% of total variance. CFA fit indices (RMSEA=0.037, CFI=0.967, X²/df=1.527) confirmed the model’s validity. Cronbach’s Alpha coefficients ranged from 0.80 to 0.94, and test-retest reliability coefficients ranged from 0.73 to 0.85. Conclusion: The developed scale is a valid and reliable tool for evaluating the exercise attitudes of adult individuals.

Aim: Engaging in exercise is a multifaceted behavioral process shaped by individual social and environmental influences, yet delaying exercise remains a common occurrence. Developing a scale that elucidates the reasons underlying exercise procrastination is crucial for understanding, measuring, and devising intervention strategies to address individuals' tendencies to defer exercise. In this context, this study seeks to develop and evaluate a scale that facilitates the investigation and understanding of the factors contributing to exercise procrastination. Material and Methods: The research, structured using a survey model, involves a participant group of 1,060 individuals aged 18 to 55 who do not regularly engage inexercise. The scale items were formulated based on a comprehensive literature review and expert consultations in the field. Results: Following exploratory factor analysis, a measurement structure comprising three sub-dimensions, namely time, motivation, and anxiety, with a total of 10 items, was obtained. The scale's reliability was evaluated through various measures, including Cronbach's alpha for internal consistency, average variance extracted, composite reliability, and the reliability coefficient. The analyses revealed that the scale exhibited Cronbach's alpha coefficients, reliability coefficients, and composite reliability values above 0.70 for all sub-dimensions, as well as an average variance extracted above 0.50. Conclusion: Consequently, the scale created in this research can be deemed a reliable and valid assessment tool. It can serve to explore the causes of exercise procrastination and to formulate intervention strategies.

Migration profoundly shapes the social, cultural, and psychological experiences of individuals. As a distinct migrant group, Muslim students face unique challenges and opportunities in forming social networks in host societies. This study examined how the social relationships developed by Muslim students in Kraków influence their adaptation and sense of belonging. Adopting a phenomenological approach, data was collected through semi-structured in-depth interviews and analyzed thematically. The participants included 14 Muslim students (10 male, 4 female). Findings revealed two interrelated themes: Social Environment and Isolation, reflecting limited interaction with the host society and reliance on culturally-similar networks; and Personal Resilience and Integration Efforts, highlighting the students’ individual strategies to build belonging despite structural barriers. The study concludes that Muslim students experience partial integration, depending largely on familiar networks, while actively navigating social challenges. These insights point to the need for more inclusive practices to support integration in multicultural settings.

The earthquakes that struck Türkiye on February 6, 2023, are recorded as among the most devastating disasters in the country’s history. These earthquakes affected millions of people across eleven provinces, causing severe material and emotional losses. In this context, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and coping strategies play a critical role in understanding the mental health of earthquake survivors. This study examines the levels of PTSD and the coping strategies employed by survivors of the earthquakes in Türkiye, considering various factors. The study sample comprises 705 participants who experienced the earthquake in Malatya, including 547 women and 158 men. The Earthquake Post-Traumatic Stress Level Assessment Scale and the Earthquake Stress Coping Strategies Scale were used to collect data. The findings indicate that women (x̄ = 71.5) experienced higher levels of post-traumatic stress than men (x̄ = 65.2). Additionally, factors such as material losses, income levels, and age significantly influenced trauma levels. Women (x̄ = 16.2) were also found to use religious coping strategies more frequently than men (x̄ = 14.6). Coping strategies varied by age, occupation, income, marital status, and experiences of material loss. Individual characteristics, including gender and socioeconomic status, were observed to influence both trauma levels and coping strategies. In conclusion, the study emphasizes the critical importance of considering demographic differences to mitigate the adverse effects of earthquakes and to ensure the provision of appropriate psychosocial support.

Deprem sonrasında hayatta kalan bireyler birçok zorluk yaşamaktadır. Bu bağlamda araştırmanın amacı, 2023'te Kahramanmaraş merkezli depremlerden sağ kurtulan bireylerin deprem ve depremzedelere yönelik algılarını ve deprem sonrası deneyimlerini incelemektir. Araştırma, depreme Malatya'da yakalanan 203 depremzedeyi (kadın= 143, erkek= 60) kapsamaktadır. Rastgele seçilen 53 katılımcı (kadın= 35, erkek= 18) ile derinlemesine mülakatlar yapılmıştır. Araştırma olgu bilim deseni ile yarı yapılandırılmış görüşme formu kullanılarak gerçekleştirilmiştir. Katılımcılar depremi "kıyamet" (f= 25) ve depremzedeyi "bebek" (f= 12) metaforlarıyla tanımlamıştır. Çoğu katılımcı depremi doğa olayı olarak görürken, bazıları dini açıdan Allah'ın gazabı veya uyarı olarak değerlendirmiştir. Binaların yıkılmasından belediyeler ve müteahhitler sorumlu tutulmuştur. Unutulmaz anılar çaresizlik, izolasyon ve yaralanmalardır. Deprem sonrası fiyat artışları fırsatçılık ve ahlaksızlık olarak algılanmış, devlet müdahalesinin önemi vurgulanmıştır. Yardımların yeterince koordine edilemediği ve psiko-sosyal desteğin yetersiz olduğu belirtilmiştir. Bulgular, hayatta kalanların ekonomik, sosyal ve psikolojik açıdan derin etkiler yaşadığını göstermektedir. Bu nedenle, devlet ve yerel yönetimlerin koordineli ve etkili yardım sağlaması ve psiko-sosyal destek hizmetlerini artırması önerilmektedir.