Ercan Akin

The present study aims to develop a valid and reliable scale to assess test-related negative cognitions of adolescents and examine whether these negative cognitions mediate the relationship between psychological resources (self-esteem and resilience) and test anxiety. A total of 446 participants were included in Study I (58.20% female, average age 15.69) and 466 (66.7% female, average age 15.06) in Study II. The data collection instruments included the Test-Related Negative Cognitions Scale (TRNCS), the Test Anxiety Inventory, the Brief Resilience Scale, and the Two-Dimensional Self-Esteem Scale. The study showed that the TRNCS, consisting of 15 items, explains 68% of the total variance and has a Cronbach alpha (α) value of 0.92. Confirmatory factor analysis revealed that items were fitted to four factors, and standardized item loadings ranged from .59 to .94. TRNCS is a valid and reliable tool for measuring students' test-related negative cognitions. Results indicated that test-related negative cognitions mediated the relationships between psychological resources and test anxiety. Based on the cognitive behavioral therapy model's understanding of the mutual influence of psychological resources, negative thought patterns, and anxiety, it is recommended that interventions aimed directly at identifying and addressing test-related negative cognitions may be effective in reducing test anxiety.

This systematic review and meta‐analysis examines the effectiveness of science‐based mobile apps for reducing anxiety. A systematic review was employed to identify experimental studies on science‐based mobile applications developed anxiety disorders. International databases such as PubMed, Web of Science, SCOPUS and ProQuest were searched to locate relevant articles. After the systematic review, 16 (k = 20) experimental studies on the effectiveness of science‐based mobile apps for reducing anxiety that met the inclusion criteria were included in the meta‐analysis study. The analysis findings concluded that science‐based mobile apps have a noteworthy impact on reducing anxiety symptoms. Additionally, the moderator analysis indicated that various factors, including participant characteristics (such as gender and age), methodological factors (such as the measurement tool for anxiety and type of control group) and the intervention duration, play a crucial role in this impact. These findings suggest that science‐based mobile apps can provide a helpful tool for individuals seeking to manage their anxiety symptoms and that a range of therapeutic techniques, such as mindfulness, cognitive restructuring and psychoeducation, can be effectively employed in these apps.

The main purpose of this study is to determine the factors that contribute to the formation and maintenance of negative cognitions in adolescents. The present study employs a qualitative methodology to examine test-related negative cognitions of senior high school students with test anxiety. The consensus qualitative research (CQR) method was employed in the study design. Subsequently, fifteen randomly selected students were administered an inventory prepared using semi-structured interview questions, test anxiety, cognitive and behavioral therapy literature, and expert opinions. It was revealed that students' negative cognitions were clustered in four domains: self-oriented, other-oriented, future-oriented, and test-oriented. The self-orientated domain had three themes: self-criticism, lack of confidence, and high self-expectations. Other-oriented domain contained two themes: blaming others and concern about the social consequences of failing. The future-orientated domain had two themes: reading the future and intolerance to uncertainty. Lastly, the test-oriented domain had three themes: distraction during test, inefficient test-taking strategies, and negative study skills assessment. The study’s findings revealed that students have negative cognitions that have emerged as thoughts related to self, others, the future, and testing itself. These negative thoughts may affect students’ test anxiety levels, confidence, academic performance, and well-being. These findings were generally consistent with the literature and were discussed considering the relevant literature. It is suggested that mental health professionals and educators can use the cognitions addressed within the scope of the research to support students to improve their well-being, academic performance and resilience.

Objective: Although most burnout research has focused on environmental job-related correlates, it is possible that personality factors also play an important role in the development of burnout. The aim of present study is to examine the relationship between personality and burnout in healthcare workers by using Cloninger’s psychobiological model and Maslach’s three-dimensional burnout model in a healthcare worker sample in Turkey. Methods: Our samples consisted of 66 male, 14 female and totally 80 healthcare organization workers. Sociodemographic form for all the participants was completed during the interviews. The Maslach Burnout Inventory and Turkish TCI were completed by the participants. Multiple hierarchical regression analyses that determine best predictor of independent variables were performed to examine the association between the independent and dependent variables. Results: The hierarchical regression analysis has indicated that Self-Directedness was a significant predictor of depersonalization (β = −.347, R² = .233, F = 1.878, p = .013) and Self-Transcendence and Self-Directedness were significant predictors of Personal Accomplishment (β = −.317, R² = .176, F = 1.319, p = .029; β = −.328, R² = .176, F = 1.319, p = .022; respectively), and Empathy and Self-Forgetfulness subscales were significant predictors of Personal Accomplishment (β = −.426, R² = .106, F = 1.323, p = .013; β = −.400, R² = .106, F = 1.323, p = .030; respectively). Conclusions: Our findings have shown that Self-Directedness, Empathy subscale of Cooperativeness and Self-Transcendence with its Self-Forgetfulness subscale were significant predictors of personal accomplishment dimension of burnout. Our results suggested a strong association between temperament and character dimensions of personality and burnout in healthcare workers.

(2017). 9th International Congress on Psychopharmacology & 5th International Symposium on Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology. Psychiatry and Clinical Psychopharmacology: Vol. 27, 9th International Congress on Psychopharmacology & 5th International Symposium on Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology Abstracts, pp. 47-84.