Browsing by Author "Cenesiz, Gaye Zeynep"

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Does Problem Focused Coping Buffer the Effects of Trait Anxiety on Depressive Symptoms of Chronic Urticaria Patients
(Routledge Journals, Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2018) Bozo, Ozlem; Demirtepe-Saygili, Dilek; Gunes, Seren; Cenesiz, Gaye Zeynep; Baysan, Abdullah
The present study examined the moderating role of problem-focused coping in trait anxietydepressive symptoms' relationship in patients with chronic urticaria (CU). Eighty-eight CU patients, who applied to an outpatient clinic of Clinical Immunology and Allergic Diseases, filled out a questionnaire set including State-Trait Anxiety Inventory, Ways of Coping Inventory, and Beck Depression Inventory. The results suggested that CU patients high on trait anxiety reported more depressive symptoms, and the ones using more problem-focused coping (PFC) strategies reported less depressive symptoms. Also, PFC strategies moderated trait anxiety-depressive symptoms relation. Accordingly, PFC strategies did not lead to any significant difference in CU patients who were low on trait anxiety in terms of the level of depressive symptoms. However, CU patients with high trait anxiety experienced significantly less depressive symptoms if they used more PFC strategies. The findings were discussed in the light of the relevant literature.
Post-Disaster Permanent Housing and Life Satisfaction in Van, Turkey: Impacts of Housing Satisfaction, Socioeconomic and Demographic Factors
(Elsevier Sci Ltd, 2026) Ugurlar, Aysu; Gokler, Leyla Alkan; Cenesiz, Gaye Zeynep
This study investigates the factors influencing life satisfaction among residents of post-disaster permanent housing in Van, Turkey, following the 2011 earthquake. Data were collected through a survey of 382 households across five districts, examining socioeconomic factors, housing satisfaction, and their impact on overall life satisfaction. Multiple regression analysis revealed that income, satisfactions from housing attributes, neighborhood characteristics and social activities, and demographic factors significantly influence residents' life satisfaction. Households facing fewer difficulties meeting housing expenditures reported higher levels of life satisfaction. The study highlights that both objective housing attributes, such as housing quality, and subjective perceptions, such as neighborhood satisfaction and sense of community, significantly influence residents' overall life satisfaction. These findings, consistent with existing research, underscore the importance of addressing socioeconomic disparities and improving housing quality to enhance residents' well-being. The study emphasizes the need to incorporate residents' needs and preferences into post-disaster permanent housing policies to promote successful resettlement and ensure the long-term well-being of disaster-affected communities.