Browsing by Author "Ayhan, C.H."

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12 Years After Roboski: Prolonged Grief and Posttraumatic Effects
(American Psychological Association, 2025) Ayhan, C.H.; Tanhan, F.; Yağan, F.; Avcı Erdal, N.; Öztürk, G.; Bedir, G.; Aslangiri, S.
Objective: The Roboski massacre, which took place on December 28, 2011, is remembered as a major tragedy resulting from a cross-border operation by the Turkish Air Force that led to the loss of 34 civilians, including 19 children. This event not only caused significant physical losses but also left a profound psychological, social, and political impact on those affected. An enhanced comprehension of prolonged grief disorder’s development can assist professionals in identifying bereaved individuals requiring assistance and augment the efficacy of treatments. The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between the grief process and symptoms of posttraumatic stress, perceived discrimination, and political trust within the framework of the theory of prolonged grief in a sample of the bereaved family members who lost their relatives in the Roboski massacre almost 12 years postloss. Method: In total, 88 Kurdish individuals (Mage = 37.13, SD = 16.4; 53.4% males) who had lost their close relatives in the Roboski incident in 2011 participated in this study. The Prolonged Grief Scale, the Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Checklist for Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, the Perceived Discrimination Scale, and the Political Trust Scale were used to collect data. Results: The findings of the study revealed that, even approximately 12 years after the Roboski massacre, a significant portion of the participants continue to experience symptoms of prolonged grief and posttraumatic stress reactions. There was a positive correlation between prolonged grief symptoms and posttraumatic stress reactions (r =.71) as well as perceived discrimination (r =.53). It was also found that the subdimensions of posttraumatic stress, namely “reexperiencing” (β =.19, p <.05), “negative cognitive alterations” (β =.39, p <.05), and “perceived collective discrimination” (β =.11, p <.05), were significant predictors of prolonged grief. Conclusions: Our findings revealed that professionals should focus on identifying bereaved people who experience prolonged grief after a traumatic loss. Targeting these symptoms may alleviate the exacerbation of persistent grief reactions several years after a traumatic loss.Our findings suggest that addressing prolonged grief disorder following a massacre requires a multifaceted approach that includes early intervention, tailored therapeutic strategies, and robust social support systems. By integrating these elements, mental health professionals can significantly improve outcomes for those affected by traumatic loss, facilitating a path toward recovery and resilience. © 2025 American Psychological Association
Effects of Art Therapy on Quality of Life and Social Functioning in Individuals With Schizophrenia
(Slack Incorporated, 2025) Cataldas, S.K.; Eren, N.; Üstün, N.; Ofluoğlu, F.; Ayhan, C.H.
PURPOSE: To investigate the effect of art therapy on quality of life and social functioning of individuals with schizophrenia receiving community mental health services. METHOD: A quasi-experimental study design was used to assess the effects of art therapy on quality of life and social functioning. The study included 14 participants with schizophrenia, seven assigned to the intervention group and seven to the control group. The intervention group participated in weekly art therapy sessions encompassing various artistic modalities over 16 weeks. Pre-and post-test measurements of quality of life and social functioning scales were administered to both groups. RESULTS: A significant increase was noted in total scores of quality of life and social functioning scales for the intervention group between pre-and post-test. No significant differences were observed within the control group. CONCLUSION: The current study suggests that art therapy promotes quality of life and social functioning of individuals with schizophrenia. Art therapy may be suggested as a psychiatric rehabilitation approach; however, more evidence-based studies are needed for this intervention to be integrated into routine clinical treatment. © 2025, Slack Incorporated. All rights reserved.
The Examination of The Relationship Between 5factor Personality Traits and Social Anxiety Among Individuals With Alcohol and Substance Use Disorders
(Yuzuncu Yil Universitesi Tip Fakultesi, 2025) Ayhan, C.H.; Aktas, M.C.; Aktaş, S.; Tarakçi, A.S.A.
The five-factor personality, which includes the dimensions of neuroticism, extraversion, openness, agreeableness and conscientiousness, serves as a comprehensive framework for understanding how personality influences behavior and emotional regulation. The present study aims to determine the correlation between 5 -factor personality traits and social anxiety in individuals diagnosed with alcohol and substance use disorder in Eastern Turkey, a non-Western, Islamic society, using a descriptive cross-sectional design. This study was conducted with 172 individuals with substance use disorders who were treated at the SBU Van Training and Research Hospital Alcohol and Substance Addiction Treatment Centre between July and September 2023. Participants completed the Big Five Inventory -Short Form and the Liebowitz Social Anxiety Scale. A linear regression model is used to test a predictive effect of the five-factor personality on social anxiety. Most participants were male, of adolescent age and all participants exhibited social anxiety. There was a weak negative correlation between the five-factor personality traits such as extraversion (r:-.205, p=.007), agreeableness (r: -.162, p=.034), conscientiousness (r: -164, p=.031) and the Liebowitz Social Anxiety Scale anxiety subscale. In addition, there was a weak negative correlation between the the Liebowitz Social Anxiety Scale total score and extraversion (r: -179, p=.019), while there was a weak positive correlation between neuroticism and the Liebowitz Social Anxiety Scale total score (r:.289, p<.001). The multiple regression model revealed that neuroticism was a significant predictor of social anxiety. These results suggest that personality traits, particularly neuroticism, may play an important role in social anxiety in individuals with substance use disorders. © 2025, Yuzuncu Yil Universitesi Tip Fakultesi. All rights reserved.
Recovery Notion of Individuals With Schizophrenia and Their Families in Eastern Turkey a Qualitative Study
(Slack Incorporated, 2025) Ayhan, C.H.; Aktas, M.C.; Aktas, S.; Gokturk, N.
Purpose: To determine the recovery notion among individuals with schizophrenia and their families in Eastern Turkey. METHOD: A descriptive phenomenological study was performed. Individual in-depth interviews were conducted, and data were analyzed using Braun and Clarke’s thematic analysis. RESULTS: Three themes were revealed—Meaning of Recovery, which emphasizes a multifaceted definition of recovery based on the individual’s and family's experiences; Necessities of Recovery, emphasizing the requirements of recovery from the individual’s and family’s perspectives (e.g., treatment adherence, support of health care professionals); and Recovery Journey, which emphasizes the dynamic aspect of the recovery process from the individual’s perspective. CONCLUSION: Individuals with schizophrenia are able to define their own recovery and self-determined recovery goals, which will enable them to evaluate treatment outcomes. © SLACK INCORPORATED.
The Relation Between Typed Personality Features and Social Anxiety Among Individuals With Alcohol and Substance Use Didorders
(Yuzuncu Yil Universitesi Tip Fakultesi, 2024) Aktas, M.C.; Ayhan, C.H.; Aktas, S.; Tarakcı, A.S.A.
Introduction: Type D personality is characterised by the presence of social inhibition (SI) and negative affectivity (NA). Individuals high in social inhibition (SI) often experience feelings of discomfort, anxiety, stress, and lack of confidence. In con trast, individuals high in negative affectivity (NA) tend to experience unpleasant feelings. The aim of the present study was to determine the relations hip between type D personality traits and social anxiety in individuals with alcohol and drug use disord ers. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional was conducted with 140 individuals who were admitted to the XXX Health Sciences University Training and Research Hospital at the unit of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment and Research Center between Jul y and September in 2023. The Type D personality (DS-14) and Liebowitz Social Anxiety Scale (LSAS) were applied to participants. A linear regression model is used to test the predictive effect of D Type Personality on social anxiety. Results: It was seen that there was a positive and significant relationship between social anxiety and social inhibition among participants. Similarly, a positive and significant relationship was seen between social anxiety and NA. The linear regression model was re vealed that SI was seen significant predictors in social anxiety, but NA was not seen as a predictor in this relation. Conclusion: In conclusion, the relationship between Type D personality features and social anxiety among individuals with substance use disorders is a complex and multifaceted issue influenced by various psychological, emotional, and personality factors. © 2024, Yuzuncu Yil Universitesi Tip Fakultesi. All rights reserved.