Browsing by Author "Kocak, Orhan"

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The Association Between Self-Esteem and Physical Aggression in Elementary School Students in Türkiye: the Role of Being a Victim as Mediator
(Springer, 2025) Kocak, Orhan; Semerci, Melike; Aslan, Yavuz
Childhood and early adolescence play a crucial role in shaping individuals' attitudes and behaviours through the cultivation of self-esteem. While this dynamic may differ among various age groups, self-esteem is anticipated to serve as a protective factor against peer bullying and aggression, particularly within the school setting. The present study aimed to explore the associations between self-esteem, experiences of victimisation, and engagement in physical aggression. This research, structured as a cross-sectional quantitative inquiry, involved administering an online survey to 445 primary and middle school students in T & uuml;rkiye. Descriptive and correlation analysis was performed with the SPSS 22.0 program, and mediation analysis was performed with the IBM AMOS 24 program. Being a victim was found to have a mediating effect on the relationship between self-esteem and physical aggression. Self-esteem reduces physical aggression by reducing being a victim. In this context, educators and policymakers need to focus their efforts to increase self-esteem while developing programs to prevent peer bullying and aggression in schools.
The Impact of Family Belonging on Life Satisfaction in Türkiye: The Mediating Role of Self-Efficacy
(Routledge Journals, Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2025) Aslan, Yavuz; Kocak, Orhan; Bayram, Mahmure Nur
This study aims to investigate the relationships between family belonging, self-efficacy, and life satisfaction among individuals in T & uuml;rkiye, focusing on the mediating role of self-efficacy. Using a cross-sectional design, the study collected data from 701 participants through an online survey. Confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation modeling were used to analyze the data. The findings revealed that family belonging positively influenced self-efficacy and life satisfaction. In addition, self-efficacy positively influenced life satisfaction. Moreover, self-efficacy acted as an important mediator that enhanced the positive effect of family belongingness on life satisfaction. The results emphasize the importance of emotional and psychological support in the family environment in enhancing self-efficacy and, thus, life satisfaction. This study addresses an important gap in existing literature and offers practical implications for designing family-based interventions and programs to enhance individuals' self-efficacy and overall quality of life.
Psychological Resilience and Trait Anxiety as Mediators in the Relationship Between Perceived Family Social Support and Life Satisfaction Among Youth
(Taylor & Francis inc, 2025) Aslan, Yavuz; Aslan, Yavuz; Bezirkan, Havva Sena
PurposeThis study examines the impact of perceived family social support on youth life satisfaction, focusing on the mediating roles of psychological resilience and trait anxiety.Materials and methodsA cross-sectional quantitative research design was employed, collecting data from 626 participants via an online survey. A convenience sampling method was used. Analyses, including confirmatory factor analysis, correlation analysis, and structural equation modeling (SEM) path analysis, were conducted using SPSS 24 and AMOS 24 softwareResultsThe findings indicate that perceived family social support positively influences psychological resilience and life satisfaction while reducing trait anxiety. Psychological resilience lowers trait anxiety; however, its direct effect on life satisfaction is insignificant. Trait anxiety, on the other hand, negatively affects life satisfaction and acts as a mediator between perceived family social support and life satisfaction. Additionally, psychological resilience plays an indirect role in the effect of perceived family social support on life satisfaction through trait anxiety.DiscussionThe results suggest that perceived family support enhances resilience and reduces anxiety among youth, contributing to greater life satisfaction. These findings underscore the complex interplay between these variables and highlight the mediating roles of psychological resilience and trait anxiety.ConclusionThis study contributes to the literature by demonstrating that perceived family support enhances life satisfaction by strengthening psychological resilience and reducing trait anxiety. In addition, the study emphasizes the importance of fostering family-based support systems to promote youth well-being.