Evli bireylerin problem çözme becerilerinin ve ilişkilerde akılcı olmayan inançlarının evlilikte öz yeterliklerini yordaması

Bu araştırmada evli bireylerin evlilikte problem çözme becerilerinin ve ilişkilerine yönelik akılcı olmayan inançlarının, evliliğe yönelik öz yeterlik inançlarını ne derece yordadığı incelenmiştir. İlişkisel tarama modeline uygun olarak düzenlenen araştırmada aşağıdaki sorulara cevap aranmıştır: 1. Evlilikte öz yeterlik inançları, demografik değişkenlere (kurumla ilişki, cinsiyet, yaş, eğitim düzeyi, evlenme yaşı, evlilik süresi, çocuk sayısı, bir işte çalışma, eşten kötü muamele görme, ilişkide algılanan romantizm, eşin ailesiyle anlaşma, eşle akrabalık olması) göre farklılık göstermekte midir? 2. Algılanan problem çözme becerisi, evlilikte öz yeterlik inançlarının anlamlı birer yordayıcısı mıdır? 3. İlişkiye yönelik akılcı olmayan inançlar, evlilikte öz yeterlik inançlarının anlamlı birer yordayıcısı mıdır? Araştırmanın örneklemini, İstanbul ili Bahçelievler ilçesine bağlı 393 evli birey oluşturmuştur. Araştırmada; Güngör ve Özbay (2008) tarafından geliştirilen Evlilikte Yetkinlik Ölçeği, Baugh, Avery ve Sheets-Hawoth (1982) tarafından geliştirilen Hünler (2002) tarafından Türkçe’ye uyarlanan Evlilikte Problem Çözme Ölçeği, Kalkan (2006) tarafından geliştirilen İlişkilerde İnanç Envanteri ve demografik bilgilere ulaşmak için araştırmacı tarafından geliştirilen kişisel bilgi formu kullanılmıştır. Araştırmadan elde edilen verilerle evli bireylerin evlilikte öz yeterlik inançlarının demografik değişkenlere göre farklılık gösterip göstermediğini belirlemek amacıyla t-testi ve varyans analizi (ANOVA) yapılmıştır. Evli bireylerin algılanan problem çözme becerilerinin ve ilişkilerine yönelik akılcı olmayan inançlarının, evliliklerine yönelik öz yeterlik inançlarını yordama gücünü belirlemek amacıyla basit doğrusal regresyon analizi yapılmıştır. Araştırmada t-testi ve varyans analizleri sonucunda evli bireylerin evlilikte öz yeterlik inançları; yaş, eğitim düzeyi, evlilik süresi, çocuk sayısı, eşten kötü muamele görme, algılanan romantizm ve eşin ailesiyle anlaşma değişkenlerine göre anlamlı farklılık göstermiştir. Basit doğrusal regresyon analizi sonucunda algılanan problem çözme becerilerinin, evlilikte öz yeterlik inançlarını anlamlı şekilde yordadığı bulunmuştur. Ancak evli bireylerin ilişkilerine yönelik akılcı olmayan inançları ile evlilikte öz yeterlik inançları arasında anlamlı bir ilişki bulunmamıştır. Anahtar Kelimeler: Evlilikte öz yeterlik, evlilikte problem çözme becerisi, ilişkilerde akılcı olmayan inançlar ABSTRACT In this study the regression level of problem solving skills and irrational beliefs towards relations to marital self-efficacy is investigated. Rational survey model is used in the study. Research questions are listed below: 1. Is there any significant difference in marital self efficacy according to participants’ status in school, gender, age, educational level, marriage age, length of marriage, number of children, having a job, maltreatment of spouse, perceived romanticism, relations with spouse’s family members and consanguineous marriage. 2. Are the perceived problem solving skills the significant predictors of marital self-efficacy? 3. Are the irrational beliefs towards relations the significant predictors of marital self-efficacy? The sample of the study consists of 393 participants in Bahçelievler, İstanbul. In the study Marital Self-efficacy Scale developed by Güngör and Özbay (2008), Marital Problem Solving Scale developed by Baugh, Avery and Sheets-Hawoth (1982) and adapted in Turkish by Hünler (2006), The Relationship Belief Inventory developed by Kalkan (2006) and personal information form developed by the researcher are used to collect data. The data are analyzed with t-test and one way ANOVA to find out differences in marital self-efficacy according to demographic variables and simple linear regression test in order to reveal the regression level of problem solving skills and irrational beliefs towards relations to marital self-efficacy. As a result of the t-test and one way ANOVA analyses it is revealed that there are significant differences in marital self-efficacy according to age, level of education, length of marriage, number of children, maltreatment of spouse, perceived romanticism and relations with spouse’s family members. The result of the simple linear regression analyses show that marital problem solving skills predict marital self-efficacy significantly. On the other hand there is no significant relationship between irrational beliefs and marital self-efficacy. Key Words: Marital self-efficacy, marital problem solving skills, irrational beliefs towards relation

Effect of Mindfulness on Conflict Management Styles of Preservice Teacher: Testing the Mediating of Perceived Stress By Structural Equation Modeling

The aim of this research is to examine whether perceived stress has a mediating role in the relationship between mindfulness and conflict management styles. 315 senior students who enrolled Faculty of Education was participated in this study which was designed as causal design. To determine the suitability of data set for structural equation modelling Pearson Moment Product correlation analysis was applied and it was found that there is not relationship between mindfulness and obliging style, mindfulness and dominating style, perceived stress and avoiding style. Therefore, structural equation modelling was performed for integrating and compromising styles. According to results perceived stress fully mediates between mindfulness and compromising and perceived stress partially mediates between mindfulness and integrating style. The study was concluded with limitations and suggestion for future studies

Mediating Role of Teachers’ Effective Communication Skills in the Relationship between Interpersonal Mindfulness and Subjective Well-Being

The purpose of this study is to determine whether teachers’ effective communication skills were a mediator in the relationship between interpersonal mindfulness and subjective well-being. 315 teachers participated in this study which was designed as a correlational model. Personal Information Form, Interpersonal Mindfulness Scale-TR (IMS-TR), Effective Communication Skills Scale (ECSS), Positive and Negative Emotion Scale (PANAS), and Life Satisfaction Scale (LSS) were used to collect data. To determine the mediating role of effective communication skills in the relationship between interpersonal mindfulness and subjective well-being, Bootstrapping method was applied. The results revealed that indirect effect of interpersonal mindfulness on subjective well-being via effective communication skills was statistically significant. Effective communication skills were a partial mediator in the relationship between interpersonal mindfulness and subjective well-being of teachers. Consequently, interpersonal mindfulness may enhance effective communication skills and owing to this rising subjective well-being may grow stronger

Early separations:Dropout from online and face-to-face counseling

In this study, dropout from counseling sessions were investigated in order to examine the underlying causes of dropout. Forty-five university students who applied for counseling but dropped out after the preliminary interview or after any of the sessions participated in the study. The data of the research were collected by Counseling Dropout Survey that was developed by researchers. In this study, frequency distribution and percentages were calculated. Content analysis was used in the analysis of quantitative data. At the end of the study, mostly indicated reasons of dropout were busy schedule in university or at work, decrease in motivation and their belief that the methods used in the counseling would not help their improvement. It has also been found that the clients who drop out particularly after the first or second session have a negative attitude towards counseling process in general

Supervision and peer supervision in online setting:Experiences of psychological counselors

Purpose: Psychological counseling, supervision, peer supervision, and consultation in the online setting have become widespread. This study aimed to examine the experiences and opinions of psychological counselors regarding online supervision and peer supervision. Research Methods: This qualitative study included six psychological counselors as participants. The data of the study were collected using semi-structured individual interviews and a focus group interview. Written documents and transcriptions of voice recordings were analyzed based on thematic analysis. Findings: The results of the study related to the supervision experiences of psychological counselors yielded the following themes: role of the supervisor, supervision process, feedback from the supervisor, and the number of psychological counselors and clients. Similarly, themes related to experiences of psychological counselors in peer supervision were as follows: effects of the peers, professional development, and negative perceptions about peer supervision. The opinions of psychological counselors regarding online supervision and peer supervision yielded two themes: the strengths and the drawbacks of the online environment. Implications for Research and Practice: Online supervision can be useful for psychological counselors. However, it is crucial for future studies to investigate the experiences of psychological counselors with diverse characteristics to gain a deeper understanding. Mixed-method studies related to online supervision and peer supervision are recommended for more detailed information. Moreover, online supervision can be provided for psychological counselors-in-training and for professionals aiming to pursue career development

The effectiveness of online counseling for university students in Turkey:A non-randomized controlled trial

Online counseling is a mental health intervention between the counselee and the counselor using digital technologies computers or smartphones. A growing number of counselors have been providing counseling via the Internet. However, there are mixed findings regarding the effectiveness of online counseling when compared traditional face-to-face counseling and other modalities. Thus, the main purpose of the study was to investigate the effectiveness of online individual counseling compared to face-to-face counseling, and a control group regarding subjective well-being. To that end, a total of 60 college students were assigned to one of the three groups (21 online, 24 face-to-face, and 15 control). The instruments of the study were the Satisfaction with Life Scale, the Positive and Negative Affect Schedule, and the Brief Symptom Inventory. In order to examine the effectiveness of online counseling comparing to face-to-face counseling and control group, Mixed design (split-plot) ANOVA was employed. The findings of mixed ANOVA revealed that there was no significant interaction effect for the subjective well-being of the participants in different groups indicating that the three groups did not differ regarding subjective well-being scores measured over three times (pre-test, post-test, and follow-up). Nevertheless, the main effect for the group was significant indicating that the scores of the participants in the face-to-face counseling group regarding positive and negative affect changed significantly. Findings and implications were discussed regarding the relevant literature and some suggestions were offered