Relationship between styles of humor and divergent thinking

The aim of the present study was to investigate the relationship between styles of humor and divergent thinking of Turkish 6(th), 7(th), and 8(th) grade students. Styles of humor were measured by Humor Style Questionnaire and divergent thinking was measured by Guilford's Uses Test. Two measurements were administered to 84 6(th), 7(th) and 8(th) grade students. Using bivariate correlations among 4 styles of humor, fluency, originality, and creativity, it was found that aggressive humor style was negatively correlated with fluency, originality, and creativity index and self- defeating humor style was negatively correlated with fluency scores. These results were discussed in terms of the association of humor and divergent thinking

The relation between bullying, victimization, and adolescents' level of hopelessness

In this study, 419 Turkish middle school students (203 girls, 216 boys) were surveyed on their exposure to and engagement in bullying, and their level of hopelessness. Our findings suggest that girls were victims of indirect (e.g. gossiping) bullying more than boys. Boys reported being victims of physical (e.g. damaging property) and verbal (e.g. teasing) bullying more than girls. While the level of hopelessness among victims of physical and verbal bullying was higher than non-victims, no difference was found between the victims of indirect bullying and non-victims. Students who never talked to their teachers and parents about bullying reported higher levels of hopelessness than others. The implications of the study for intervention and prevention programs are discussed. Published by Elsevier Ltd on behalf of The Foundation for Professionals in Services for Adolescents

Investigation of the vocational guidance activities in state and private schools in Istanbul

Background/Problem Statement: During the career decision making process, the individual needs a professional guidance. In Turkey, this guidance process is dominantly taken over by the schools. Questioning the effectiveness of the vocational guidance services of schools is not only significant for providing appropritate support for personal career development, but also for training more productive and well-qualified members for our country which is on the way of membership to European Union