Orhan Koçak
Biographic Data
| ID | 168530 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Orhan Koçak |
| GIVEN NAMES | Orhan |
| FAMILY NAME | Koçak |
| SIGNATURE | KOÇAK O |
| AFFILIATIONS | Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-0281-8805 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 35 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 10 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 35 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2003 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Social media addiction, psychological resilience, and life satisfaction
This study examined the associations among social media addiction (SMA), psychological resilience (PR), and life satisfaction (LS), focusing on the mediating role of PR and the moderating role of educational attainment. A cross-sectional online survey design was employed. The target population comprised adult social media users living in Türkiye, and participants were recruited through convenience sampling. Of the 750 initial respondents, 43 were…
The Willpower Scale for emerging adults
The present study aimed to develop a brief and psychometrically sound measure of willpower for young adults. An initial pool of 20 items was generated from relevant theoretical frameworks. Following expert evaluations, the item pool was reduced to 14 items, and a pilot study involving 40 participants resulted in a 10-item form. The main analyses were conducted using data from 700 young adults, who were randomly divided into two independent subsam…
Sailing through goals, hope and income against unemployment anxiety waves
Virtual socialisation and social media addiction as mediators in the relationship between loneliness and life satisfaction
This study examined the relationships between loneliness, social media addiction, virtual socialisation, and life satisfaction among youth in Türkiye, focusing on the mediating roles of virtual socialisation and social media addiction. Using a cross-sectional and quantitative design, data were collected online from 800 participants. The findings indicate that loneliness increases both social media addiction and virtual socialisation while reducin…
The Impact of earthquake trauma and experience on positive future expectations in Türkiye
In recent years, the occurrence of natural disasters has been on the rise globally, including in Türkiye. On February 6, 2023, a powerful earthquake with its epicentre in Kahramanmaraş, Türkiye, impacted 10 provinces, resulting in widespread devastation, significant loss of life, and deep trauma for many individuals. This study examines the mediating roles of psychological resilience and religiosity in the relationship between earthquake trauma a…
Crossing Borders, Seeking Belonging
Acceptance of Diversity, Social Media Use, and Labeling of Refugees in Türkiye
This study examines the relationships between acceptance of diversity, social media use, and the labeling of refugees in Türkiye, focusing on the mediating role of social media use. Grounded in Goffman’s Labeling Theory and approached from a social work perspective, the study utilized a cross-sectional, correlational design. Data were collected from 431 participants via an online survey. Confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation modeli…
Silent rise of young voices”
The effects of migration have been widely studied, yet most research focuses on immigrant integration rather than the host society’s expectations. Understanding how migration impacts the host ingroup, particularly university students, is crucial for developing effective social welfare policies. This study, using a social identity perspective, examined how xenophobia indirectly affects life satisfaction through future anxiety. Data from 608 univer…
The association between self-esteem and physical aggression in elementary school students in Türkiye
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 engagemen…
The impact of family belonging on life satisfaction in Türkiye
The relationship between social network addiction, online gaming addiction, and suicide ideation
Digital addictions, specifically social network addiction (SNA) and online gaming addiction (OGA), are emerging as major public health issues, particularly due to their potential links with mental health risks. While previous research has identified associations between these forms of behavioral addiction and increased feelings of loneliness, their role in influencing suicidal ideation (SI) remains less understood. The present study aimed to exam…
Meaning in Life as a Mediator in the Association Between Death Anxiety and Life Satisfaction Among Young Adults in Türkiye
This study aimed to examine the associations among death anxiety, meaning in life, and life satisfaction in Türkiye, with a focus on the mediating role of meaning in life. Using a cross-sectional design, data were collected from 836 participants. Confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation modeling were performed to assess the relationships among the variables. The findings showed that death anxiety was significantly associated with both…
The relationship between health literacy and general well-being
The impact of perceived family social support on life satisfaction among older adults in Türkiye during Covid-19
This study investigates the relationships between perceived family social support, loneliness, coping strategies, and life satisfaction among older adults in Türkiye during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, focusing on the mediating roles of loneliness and coping strategies. Using a cross-sectional design, the study collected data from 501 participants. The data were analyzed using confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation modelin…
Learning and performance orientation, life satisfaction and problematic social media use in high school and university students
Roles of loneliness and life satisfaction in the relationship between perceived friend social support, positive feelings about the future and loss of motivation
These results highlight the crucial role of friend-based social support in alleviating loneliness and improving life satisfaction, thereby fostering optimism and preventing motivational decline among students. The findings provide valuable insights for designing interventions to enhance emotional well-being and psychological resilience among university populations
The Mediating Role of Anxiety Severity in the Relationship Between Family Cohesion and Social Media Addiction
Based on the study's findings, recommendations were provided for experts, researchers, and social policymakers. In this context, proposed solutions include increasing individual therapy sessions by specialists to reduce social media addiction and alleviate anxiety severity, as well as encouraging policymakers to expand projects in this field
Psychological Resilience and Trait Anxiety as Mediators in the Relationship Between Perceived Family Social Support and Life Satisfaction Among Youth
This 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
Political Views as a Lens
Smartphone addiction as a mediator in the effect of family and friend support on loneliness
How does fear of Covid-19 affect the life satisfaction of married individuals in Türkiye? The role of work-family life conflict as mediator
How is the problematic smartphone use affected by social support? A research model supported by the mediation of Ikigai
Mediating roles of burnout and work–life balance in the relationships between Covid ‐19 anxiety and life satisfaction among Filipino teachers working remotely
Amid global constraints imposed by COVID‐19, the education sector witnessed sudden transformations, including school closures and the adoption of distance learning, leading to heightened anxiety among Filipino teachers and impacting their overall well‐being. This study explores the mediating roles of burnout and work–life balance in the associations between COVID‐19 anxiety and life satisfaction among teachers. Data were collected from 532 teache…
How Job Satisfaction Is Associated with Psychological Well-Being among Social Workers in Turkey
The job satisfaction of social workers working with disadvantaged groups plays a crucial role in providing quality service. Social workers derive their psychological wellbeing by finding meaning in their work, which is essential in their work with clients. This study aimed to examine the mediating role of meaning in life and the moderating role of spiritual orientation in the relationship between job satisfaction and psychological wellbeing among…
The Association of Covid-19 Fear, Age, Economic Anxiety with Life Satisfaction in Syrian Refugees
Life satisfaction is about evaluating life quality. COVID-19 fear affecting individuals' well-being might cause negativities. COVID-19 fear and life satisfaction were examined with many variables, such as distress, well-being, and mental health. Focusing on the social work perspective, this study aims to examine COVID-19 fear's indirect effect on life satisfaction through economic anxiety, which is important for refugees and not previously consid…
How Does the Sense of Closeness to God Affect Attitudes toward Refugees in Turkey? Multiculturalism and Social Contact as Mediators and National Belonging as Moderator
Turkey has been the country hosting the highest number of refugees globally with the immigration of Syrians after the civil war in Syria. There have been no major problems between Turks and Syrians in the past ten years. Although Syrians have a financial burden of 71 billion USD to the Turkish state, Turkish society has not reacted significantly due to common religious, cultural, and humanitarian values. This study was conducted with 1743 individ…
How Does Religious Commitment Affect Satisfaction with Life during the Covid-19 Pandemic? Examining Depression, Anxiety, and Stress as Mediators
The effect of religiosity on individuals is seen more in stressful situations. Religion strengthens people in coping with the issues given rise by COVID-19 due to its contributions, such as reducing death fear and giving hope. The impact of religious commitment on COVID-19 fear, psychological consequences, and satisfaction with life levels in the COVID-19 period is investigated. To measure this impact of religious commitment, a cross-sectional st…
The Effects of Religiosity and Socioeconomic Status on Social Distance towards Refugees and the Serial Mediating Role of Satisfaction with Life and Perceived Threat
In every society, refugees face social and economic exclusion. In particular, social distance towards refugees may be seen remarkably in cities where host people and refugees live together intensely. This study examined essential predictors of social distance towards refugees: religiosity, socioeconomic status (SES), satisfaction with life, and threat perception towards refugees. A quantitative research strategy was used to collect cross-sectiona…
The Association of Covid-19 Fear, Age, Economic Anxiety with Life Satisfaction in Syrian Refugees
Life satisfaction is about evaluating life quality. COVID-19 fear affecting individuals' well-being might cause negativities. COVID-19 fear and life satisfaction were examined with many variables, such as distress, well-being, and mental health. Focusing on the social work perspective, this study aims to examine COVID-19 fear's indirect effect on life satisfaction through economic anxiety, which is important for refugees and not previously consid…
How Religious Attitudes Are Associated with Depression in Turkish Society during the Covid-19 Pandemic
Religion has an important role in coping with the social and psychological problems encountered in human life. However, one topic has not been studied enough, namely that religious attitudes, which are adopting and living religious values, have positive contributions by changing the characteristics of individuals coping with problems. In this study, the indirect role of meaning in life in the association of religion with depression was examined. …
Our Master, the Novice
Research Article| July 01 2003 “Our Master, the Novice”: On the Catastrophic Births of Modern Turkish Poetry Orhan Koçak Orhan Koçak Search for other works by this author on: This Site Google South Atlantic Quarterly (2003) 102 (2-3): 567–598. https://doi.org/10.1215/00382876-102-2-3-567 Cite Icon Cite Share Icon Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn MailTo Permissions Search Site Citation Orhan Koçak; “Our Master, the Novice”: On the Catastrophic Birt…
The Psychological Consequences of Covid-19 Fear and the Moderator Effects of Individuals’ Underlying Illness and Witnessing Infected Friends and Family
The COVID-19 virus has become a fearful epidemic for people all over the world. In Turkey, long quarantine periods and curfews have increased both physical and psychological problems. Due to the rapid spread and substantial impact of the COVID-19 virus, different psychological effects were observed among different segments of society, such as among young people, elderly people, and active workers. Because of fear caused by the COVID-19 virus, it …
The Role of Family Influence and Academic Satisfaction on Career Decision-Making Self-Efficacy and Happiness
Careers are a reality of life that need to be considered as multi-dimensional in today's modern societies. Choosing a career is a complex process that coincides with high school and university ages, creating psycho-social stress. Considering the literature, the effects of different environmental factors have been revealed in separate studies. This study examines both individual and environmental factors together. By adopting a quantitative resear…
The Mediating Role of Gaming Disorder in the Effect of Narcissism on Happiness in Children
We aimed to determine the relationship between gaming disorder, narcissism, and happiness levels of children between the ages of 9 and 15. This study was based on the compensation theory. The sample consists of 461 boys who continue their education in public schools in Istanbul. In the study, a mixed research design, which nests qualitative data into quantitative, was used. In addition to the scales and sociodemographic form, the Draw-a-Person te…
How Does the Sense of Closeness to God Affect Attitudes toward Refugees in Turkey? Multiculturalism and Social Contact as Mediators and National Belonging as Moderator
Turkey has been the country hosting the highest number of refugees globally with the immigration of Syrians after the civil war in Syria. There have been no major problems between Turks and Syrians in the past ten years. Although Syrians have a financial burden of 71 billion USD to the Turkish state, Turkish society has not reacted significantly due to common religious, cultural, and humanitarian values. This study was conducted with 1743 individ…
How Does Religious Commitment Affect Satisfaction with Life during the Covid-19 Pandemic? Examining Depression, Anxiety, and Stress as Mediators
The effect of religiosity on individuals is seen more in stressful situations. Religion strengthens people in coping with the issues given rise by COVID-19 due to its contributions, such as reducing death fear and giving hope. The impact of religious commitment on COVID-19 fear, psychological consequences, and satisfaction with life levels in the COVID-19 period is investigated. To measure this impact of religious commitment, a cross-sectional st…
The Effects of Religiosity and Socioeconomic Status on Social Distance towards Refugees and the Serial Mediating Role of Satisfaction with Life and Perceived Threat
In every society, refugees face social and economic exclusion. In particular, social distance towards refugees may be seen remarkably in cities where host people and refugees live together intensely. This study examined essential predictors of social distance towards refugees: religiosity, socioeconomic status (SES), satisfaction with life, and threat perception towards refugees. A quantitative research strategy was used to collect cross-sectiona…
How Religious Attitudes Are Associated with Depression in Turkish Society during the Covid-19 Pandemic
Religion has an important role in coping with the social and psychological problems encountered in human life. However, one topic has not been studied enough, namely that religious attitudes, which are adopting and living religious values, have positive contributions by changing the characteristics of individuals coping with problems. In this study, the indirect role of meaning in life in the association of religion with depression was examined. …
How does fear of Covid-19 affect the life satisfaction of married individuals in Türkiye? The role of work-family life conflict as mediator
How is the problematic smartphone use affected by social support? A research model supported by the mediation of Ikigai
Mediating roles of burnout and work–life balance in the relationships between Covid ‐19 anxiety and life satisfaction among Filipino teachers working remotely
Amid global constraints imposed by COVID‐19, the education sector witnessed sudden transformations, including school closures and the adoption of distance learning, leading to heightened anxiety among Filipino teachers and impacting their overall well‐being. This study explores the mediating roles of burnout and work–life balance in the associations between COVID‐19 anxiety and life satisfaction among teachers. Data were collected from 532 teache…
How Job Satisfaction Is Associated with Psychological Well-Being among Social Workers in Turkey
The job satisfaction of social workers working with disadvantaged groups plays a crucial role in providing quality service. Social workers derive their psychological wellbeing by finding meaning in their work, which is essential in their work with clients. This study aimed to examine the mediating role of meaning in life and the moderating role of spiritual orientation in the relationship between job satisfaction and psychological wellbeing among…
The Association of Covid-19 Fear, Age, Economic Anxiety with Life Satisfaction in Syrian Refugees
Life satisfaction is about evaluating life quality. COVID-19 fear affecting individuals' well-being might cause negativities. COVID-19 fear and life satisfaction were examined with many variables, such as distress, well-being, and mental health. Focusing on the social work perspective, this study aims to examine COVID-19 fear's indirect effect on life satisfaction through economic anxiety, which is important for refugees and not previously consid…
Exploring the Views of Mothers of Children Diagnosed with Developmental Disabilities
In Türkiye, care for children with disabilities is performed predominantly by mothers, but they lack support from social services and close family, which exacerbates their challenges. This study examines social participation, social relations and perceptions of social support of mothers of children with developmental disabilities (MCDDs) from a social work perspective. A qualitative research method was used to understand MCDDs’ needs. The researc…
The Role of Social Support in Enhancing Life Satisfaction Among Syrian Refugees in Türkiye During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Social support is vital for enhancing life satisfaction among Syrian refugees in Türkiye during public health crises. Policy interventions should aim to reinforce these systems to build resilient refugee communities
The association between self-esteem and physical aggression in elementary school students in Türkiye
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 engagemen…
The impact of family belonging on life satisfaction in Türkiye
The relationship between social network addiction, online gaming addiction, and suicide ideation
Digital addictions, specifically social network addiction (SNA) and online gaming addiction (OGA), are emerging as major public health issues, particularly due to their potential links with mental health risks. While previous research has identified associations between these forms of behavioral addiction and increased feelings of loneliness, their role in influencing suicidal ideation (SI) remains less understood. The present study aimed to exam…
Meaning in Life as a Mediator in the Association Between Death Anxiety and Life Satisfaction Among Young Adults in Türkiye
This study aimed to examine the associations among death anxiety, meaning in life, and life satisfaction in Türkiye, with a focus on the mediating role of meaning in life. Using a cross-sectional design, data were collected from 836 participants. Confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation modeling were performed to assess the relationships among the variables. The findings showed that death anxiety was significantly associated with both…
The relationship between health literacy and general well-being
The impact of perceived family social support on life satisfaction among older adults in Türkiye during Covid-19
This study investigates the relationships between perceived family social support, loneliness, coping strategies, and life satisfaction among older adults in Türkiye during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, focusing on the mediating roles of loneliness and coping strategies. Using a cross-sectional design, the study collected data from 501 participants. The data were analyzed using confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation modelin…
Learning and performance orientation, life satisfaction and problematic social media use in high school and university students
Roles of loneliness and life satisfaction in the relationship between perceived friend social support, positive feelings about the future and loss of motivation
These results highlight the crucial role of friend-based social support in alleviating loneliness and improving life satisfaction, thereby fostering optimism and preventing motivational decline among students. The findings provide valuable insights for designing interventions to enhance emotional well-being and psychological resilience among university populations
The Mediating Role of Anxiety Severity in the Relationship Between Family Cohesion and Social Media Addiction
Based on the study's findings, recommendations were provided for experts, researchers, and social policymakers. In this context, proposed solutions include increasing individual therapy sessions by specialists to reduce social media addiction and alleviate anxiety severity, as well as encouraging policymakers to expand projects in this field
Psychological Resilience and Trait Anxiety as Mediators in the Relationship Between Perceived Family Social Support and Life Satisfaction Among Youth
This 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
Psychology (25 works) · Social Psychology (24 works) · Life satisfaction (16 works) · Social Psychology (13 works) · Political science (11 works) · Clinical Psychology (10 works) · COVID-19 and Mental Health (10 works) · Developmental psychology (10 works) · Mediation (10 works) · Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction (10 works)