Browsing by Author "Tanhan, F."

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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
Awe Therapy: Fundamentals, Formulation and Usage Area
(Turkish Psychological Counseling and Guidance Association, 2022) Tanhan, F.; Deniz, M.E.; Akgün, G.E.
Human life is in danger of losing the ties with humanity and spirituality as a result of massive dependency on digitalization, modern life and advancements. A potential solution is the cultivation of awe feeling in the field of psychology, which is an emotional perception of wonder and admiration, i.e., witnessing a massive view such as Grand Canyon, a sky full with hundreds of stars or undergoing a mystical experience. In this study, first the literature was meticulously scanned and the researches on awe were compiled within the framework of what this feeling is, its formulation, philosophy. Then, awe's usage areas in Existential and Transpersonal psychology are given, and in addition, therapy suggestions that can strengthen this feeling in patients are also presented. Consequently we believe that awe should be used more in therapies for the elevation of public health and life satisfaction. © 2022 Turkish Psychological Counseling and Guidance Association
The Effect of Childhood Trauma on Posttraumatic Growth in Patients With Depression
(Yuzuncu Yil Universitesi Tip Fakultesi, 2024) Özdemir, P.G.; Ülkevan, T.; Demir, M.A.; Tanhan, F.; Asoğlu, M.
Introduction: The relationship between depression and childhood traumas has been emphasized for many years. This study investigates the impact of childhood traumas on posttraumatic growth in patients with depression. Materials and Methods: A total of 120 participants who had experienced childhood trauma at least once in their lives (75 patients with depression and 45 healthy controls) were included in the study. Participants were administered sociodemographic information form, Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), Childhood Trauma Questionnaire 28 (CTQ-28) and Posttraumatic Growth Inventory (PTGI). Results: Childhood traumas and rates of posttraumatic growth were high in both the patient and control groups, and there was no statistically significant difference between them. The statistical analysis revealed that participants in the depression group had significantly higher scores on the physical abuse subscale of the CTQ-28 compared to the control group. Furthermore, significant negative correlations were observed in the control group between physical abuse of the CTQ-28 and changes in relationships with others in the PTGI, as well as between sexual abuse of the CTQ-28 and changes in relationships with others in the PTGI. In the study, to be female and level of physical abuse were found to increase the likelihood of belonging to the depression group. Conclusion: This study found that childhood trauma associated with physical abuse was more frequent in patients with depression than controls. Traumatic experiences were found to be detrimental to communicating with others. It is appropriate to recommend int erventions for social support and for the treatment of traumatic experiences in childhood in a variety of contexts. © 2024, Yuzuncu Yil Universitesi Tip Fakultesi. All rights reserved.
Examination of High School Students' Compassion Levels According To Socio-Demographic Variables
(T.C. Milli Egitim Bakanligi, 2021) Nas, E.; Sak, R.; Tanhan, F.
The aim of this study was examine high school students' compassion levels according to socio-demographic variables. The sample of this survey consisted of 460 high school students. The data was collected through Compassion Scale developed by Nas and Sak (2021) and analyzed through independent samples t-test and One-way analysis of variance (ANOVA). As a result of the analysis, the level of compassion of high school students did not differ significantly in any sub-dimensions and in the total of the compassion scale based on their age, the number of siblings, what grade they were in, education level of their mother, working status of their mother and father, their birth order, and the type of high school (such as Anatolian high school, science high school) they attended. A significant difference was found in the sub-dimensions of compassion toward other people and compassion toward other living things, and in the overall total of the compassion scale based on their gender and if they got an achievement certificate. Also, a significant difference was found in the sub-dimension of compassion toward other people and in the total of the compassion scale based on education level of their fathers. In addition, a significant difference was found in the sub-dimension of compassion toward oneself based on the monthly income of their families. As a result, considering that compassion studies in the literature are generally carried out with adults and that participants of the current study were high school students, it can be stated that the study made a unique contribution to the literature. © 2021. All Rights Reserved.
The Ideal Leadership Features of School Administrators: a Phenomenological Analysis
(Iated-int Assoc Technology Education A& development, 2014) Yayla, A.; Dalgic, S.; Tanhan, F.
Investigatlon of Inside Some Socio-Demographic Variables Teachers' Attitudes Toward Unsolicited Student Behavior Classroom
(2011) Tanhan, F.; Şentürk, E.
This research was conducted to i{dotless}nvesti{dotless}gati{dotless}on of i{dotless}nsi{dotless}de some soci{dotless}o-demographi{dotless}c vari{dotless}ables teachers' atti{dotless}tudes toward unsoli{dotless}ci{dotless}ted student behavi{dotless}or classroom. The reserach sample consisted of 361 teachers who Ministry of National Education connected 60 public elementary schools working. Study used two data collection tool "Personal Information Form" and "Classroom Teachers' Attitudes Toward Unsolicited Student Behavior Scale". General attitude of teachers determined moderate of the scale level. Besides teachers' attitudes were examined such variables; working schools where environmental social-economic level, teacher gender, marital status, seniority and branch, alumni their faculties such variables and only the gender of the teacher attitudes among a significant difference cause was found.
Microaggressions Towards People With Mental Illness
(Cambridge Univ Press, 2024) Ayhan, C. H.; Sukut, O.; Bilgin, H.; Tanhan, F.; Aslan, K.
Posttraumatic Growth in Mothers After Infant Admission To Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
(Children's Hospital Zagreb, 2015) Boztepe, H.; Inci, F.; Tanhan, F.
This descriptive and cross-sectional study investigated social support and posttraumatic growth in 210 mothers whose newborns were hospitalized at neonatal intensive care unit. The study population consisted of all mothers living in the Niʇde provincial center whose babies were admitted to the Level 1 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit between December 2007 and November 2008. The Posttraumatic Growth Inventory, the Impact of Event Scale and the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support were administered in the mothers' homes. Posttraumatic growth was reported in 75.70% (n=210) mothers. The impact of event and perceived social support were highly (97.40%) predictive of posttraumatic growth. Traumatic events are frequently experienced within the healthcare system. Current research fi ndings are therefore extremely valuable for preventing the negative impact of traumatic events on individuals and for transforming the experience into an opportunity for growth.