Duyan
Biographic Data
| ID | 8416 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Duyan |
| FAMILY NAME | Duyan |
| SIGNATURE | DUYAN |
| AFFILIATIONS | Ankara University |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-4316-5756 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 33 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 64 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 33 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2001 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 3 |
The Analysis of the Rights and Welfare of Refugees in Turkey based on the Max-Neef Human Scale Development Approach
Turkey is a country with the largest immigrant population in the world. In 2011, Turkey had to quickly prepare its laws and practices for immigrants. However, the fieldwork indicates that there are some deficiencies in the rights, needs and welfare of immigrants, especially women, children, elderly, disabled and LGBTIQ. Therefore, the aim of this research is to explore the situation of meeting the human needs of migrants in Turkey by analysing Tu…
Exploring the Challenges and Needs of Social Workers in Managing Abandoned Infant Cases: A Qualitative Study
This study aims to develop a social work model for managing cases of abandoned infants in Turkey, addressing inconsistencies in hospital practices. Designed as a qualitative and phenomenological study, in-depth interviews were conducted with ten social workers working in the Medical Social Services units of hospitals affiliated with the Ministry of Health. These participants represented the seven geographical regions of Turkey (2 from Central Ana…
Effects of Groupwork intervention on problem-solving abilities in forensic psychiatric In-patients
Problem-solving abilities are closely linked to coping, emotional regulation, and social functioning in individuals with psychiatric disorders. This study examined changes in problem-solving abilities, including both problem solving skills and approaches among forensic psychiatric inpatients participating in an eight-session group-based social work intervention. Using a convergent parallel mixed-methods design, data were collected from thirteen p…
Social Cohesion, Time Perspective, and Psychological Well-Being among Syrian Migrant Women in Türkiye: A Mixed-Methods Study
The invisible side of child protection: Infant abandonment from the mothers’ perspective
Examining studies conducted with LGBTIQA+ individuals in the field of social work in Turkey between 2015 and 2025: A systematic review
This study reviews social work research on LGBTIQA+ issues in Turkey over the past decade, identifying 14 studies–9 quantitative and 5 qualitative – with a total sample of 2383 participants, including 1214 LGBTIQA+ individuals. The findings reveal both increased academic interest and a critical gap in intervention-focused research. In a context of political homophobia, social discrimination, and limited institutional support, LGBTIQA+ rights viol…
More Than Just Toys: LGBTQ+ People’s Perceptions, Uses, and Purchase Motivations for Sex Toys
This study investigates the perceptions, attitudes, and purchasing behaviors of LGBTQ+ people toward sex toys in Türkiye, using a mixed-methods explanatory sequential design. A total of 590 participants completed the survey, selected from seven metropolitan cities across Türkiye, representing all geographical regions. In the qualitative phase, 21 participants were chosen from the survey respondents using purposeful sampling to capture diversity i…
Social work education in the shadow of uncontrolled growth: The case of Türkiye
Social work education in Türkiye has experienced a quantitative increase, particularly after the 2000s. This study examines the educational backgrounds of faculty members involved in social work undergraduate programs in Türkiye and their capacity to deliver theoretical and practical courses in social work through content analysis methodology. The research findings indicate that 51.3% of the faculty members teaching field courses in social work p…
A Qualitative Research on the Evaluation of Psychosocial Support Services by Those Affected by the Flood Disaster: “Okay, but This is My Hometown”
The occurrence of new problems after a disaster and the exacerbation of existing problems require social work practices in the provision of holistic services. In disasters, social work includes interventions aimed at providing practical support and psychosocial support services. In this context, the study examines post-disaster psychosocial support services in Türkiye, following a flood case, from a social work perspective and through a qualitati…
Examination of Burnout Levels and Social Support Resources of Healthcare Workers in Filiation Teams During Covid-19 Pandemic in Turkey
This study aims to examine the level of burnout and social support of healthcare workers in filiation teams during the period of COVID-19 in Turkey. A total of 1028 healthcare workers have been reached. The sociodemographic questionnaire, Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI), and Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS) have been used. SPSS was used to analyze the data. Descriptive statistics were created, and independent t-tests and…
The impact of social work practice with groups on adolescents’ delinquent behaviors at school: An experimental study from Turkey
Losing Interest in Life Was Not for Me: The Life Experiences of Adolescents With Disabilities in the Covid-19 Pandemic
This study explores the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the lives of adolescents with disabilities, utilizing an ecological approach. The investigation aims to comprehend the experiences of these individuals in family, society, education, and individual dimensions throughout the pandemic. This study carried out with a qualitative research method, used the Ecological Approach and phenomenological design and focused on mentally disabled, physica…
A perspective from Turkey on construction of the new digital world: Analysis of emotions and future expectations regarding Metaverse on Twitter
Metaverse is a new digital world where the real and virtual worlds merge on a technological ground. After Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook hyped the metaverse, attention was drawn to it all over the world. In Turkey, the Metaverse was hyped in the “Teke Tek Bilim” program and Twitter users shared their views for days afterwards. This study aims to analyse Twitter users’ feelings about the Metaverse and their expectations for the future. The 10,43…
Seeking New Meaning in the Shadow of the Covid-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Research of Spiritual Issues and Experiences among Students in Turkish Society
Effects of the Covid-19 Pandemic on LGBTQ+'s Sexual Behaviors in Turkey: Everything about Sex Had Become A Black Box
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced changes in the behavior patterns of many population groups due to restrictive measures all over the world. In this study, qualitative research method based on a phenomenological approach was used to determine the changes in the sexual behavior of a group of LGBTQ+ people living in Turkey. The COVID-19 pandemic has culminated in changes in the sexual life of LGBTQ+s. It has been determined that feelings such as the…
Apparently We Cannot Live, We are like Infectious Zombies: A Qualitative Research on Personal and Familial Experiences of Health Workers in the Filiation Teams in Turkey during the Covid-19 Pandemic
This study aims to examine the experiences of health workers in filiation teams in Turkey. The qualitative research model has been used. 375 health workers have participated using a non-probability sampling method. The data were collected over the internet using the questionnaire. The data have been analyzed with the MAXQDA and various code-sub codes-segment maps and code matrices have been used. The results expressed in two dimensions: instrumen…
The examination of family functioning in immunodeficiency patients in the context of McMaster family therapy in Turkey
Immunodeficiency diseases associated with the absence or dysfunction of any of the components that make up the immune system. These diseases may create difficulties for family functionality. The study aims to examine family functionality in the context of McMaster Family Therapy in families with immunodeficiency patients. The study include 153 family members from Immunodeficiency Patients Solidarity Platform in Turkey. The sociodemographic questi…
Manevi İyilik Hali Envanteri’ni Türkçeye Uyarlama Çalışması
Manevi iyilik hali, bireyin manevi olarak önem verdiği ilahi değerlerin, toplum ve kendisi ile tutarlı ve dengeli bir bütünleşme içerisinde olması anlamında kullanılan bir kavramdır. Manevi iyilik hali dinî bilimler, psikoloji, felsefe ve sosyal hizmet gibi pek çok disiplin tarafından ilgi duyulan ve çalışmalar gerçekleştirilen bir alandır. Manevi iyilik halinin değerlendirilmesine ilişkin gerek nitel gerekse nicel ölçme ve değerlendirme araçları…
Examination of the effects of Covid-19 on the psychosocial life and the sources of social support of people with rare diseases in Turkey
The study aims to examine the effects of the COVID-19 on the psychosocial life and the sources of social support of people with rare diseases in Turkey. The research was conducted with 178 rare disease patients. The sociodemographic questionnaire, The Fear of COVID-19 scale, General Health Survey-12, and the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support were used. The Fear of COVID-19 Scale average score is 20.20 ± 6.11, General Health Surve…
‘I wanted my child dead’ – Physical, social, cognitive, emotional and spiritual life stories of Turkish parents who give care to their children with schizophrenia: A qualitative analysis based on empo…
BACKGROUND: Schizophrenia deeply affects both the lives of patients and their families. The fact that schizophrenic patients in Turkey generally maintain their lives with their families may lead to serious problems for families and parents. AIMS: The main purposes of this research are to determine the physical, social, cognitive, emotional and spiritual lives of parents of children with schizophrenia with the main concepts of the empowerment appr…
The Comparison of Grandparents’, Parents’, and Young People's Attitudes Toward Lesbians and Gay Men in Turkey
The present study aimed to compare attitudes toward lesbians and gay men across three generations in Turkey. Participants were 112 young people, 169 parents, and 125 grandparents. A total of 406 men and women were involved. The short form of Herek's (1998) the Attitudes Toward Lesbians and Gay Men Scale was used. MANOVAs and ANOVAs were used to analyze the data. Results showed the attitudinal differences toward gay and lesbian people across gener…
Opinions of Social Workers in Turkey About the Principles on Die with Dignity
Using Movies to Change Homophobic Attitudes of Social Work Students: Turkish Example
Objectives: This article examines homophobic attitude changes among undergraduate social work students in two major universities located in Ankara, Turkey. Method: The research was conducted in Ankara for 10 weeks with 54 volunteer students from Ankara University and Hacettepe University. During one term, nine movies were screened, a get-acquainted meeting was held, three information booklets were distributed, and the Homosexuality Attitudes Scal…
The Effects of Group Work With Institutionalized Elderly Persons
Objectives: This research article aims to measure the effects of group therapy on institutionalized elderly in terms of reducing depression and improving psychosocial functioning. Methods: Thirty elderly nursing home residents were recruited, and 16 of them elected to receive group treatment for depression and 14 declined treatment. The Multidimensional Observation Scale for Elderly Subjects and the Geriatric Depression Scale were given to both g…
The Impact of the Human Rights Education Program for Women on Gender Perceptions of Social Work Students
Objectives: This study examines the impact of women’s human rights education on improving the gender perceptions (GPs) of social work students. Methods: Experimental group consists of third-year social work students participated in the “Human Rights Education Program for Women (HREP)” within the scope of social work principles and methods II course given in Ankara University, Department of Social Work, whereas control group consists of the same c…
Attitudes of University Students toward Lesbians and Gay Men in Turkey
Turkish Social Work Students’ Attitudes Toward Sexuality
Relationships between the Sociodemographic and Family Characteristics, Street Life Experiences and the Hopelessness of Street Children
Throughout its history, street children have been a major concern of Turkish society and have lately been uppermost on social workers' agenda. This study examines the relationships between sociodemographic and family characteristics, family relations, street life experiences and the hopelessness of street children. The study focuses on a population of street children living in the city of Gaziantep, Turkey, chosen for its high density of street c…
Attitudes of social work students towards older people
Demographic ageing is a challenge for many countries. Even though Turkey has a relatively younger demographic composition, the proportion of the older people (65+) within the population is rapidly increasing. Within this framework, older people are becoming more important clients for both social work students and social workers in Turkey. This study aims to reveal the attitudes of social work students towards older people and determine the variou…
Effects of the Covid-19 Pandemic on LGBTQ+'s Sexual Behaviors in Turkey: Everything about Sex Had Become A Black Box
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced changes in the behavior patterns of many population groups due to restrictive measures all over the world. In this study, qualitative research method based on a phenomenological approach was used to determine the changes in the sexual behavior of a group of LGBTQ+ people living in Turkey. The COVID-19 pandemic has culminated in changes in the sexual life of LGBTQ+s. It has been determined that feelings such as the…
Using Movies to Change Homophobic Attitudes of Social Work Students: Turkish Example
Objectives: This article examines homophobic attitude changes among undergraduate social work students in two major universities located in Ankara, Turkey. Method: The research was conducted in Ankara for 10 weeks with 54 volunteer students from Ankara University and Hacettepe University. During one term, nine movies were screened, a get-acquainted meeting was held, three information booklets were distributed, and the Homosexuality Attitudes Scal…
The Impact of the Human Rights Education Program for Women on Gender Perceptions of Social Work Students
Objectives: This study examines the impact of women’s human rights education on improving the gender perceptions (GPs) of social work students. Methods: Experimental group consists of third-year social work students participated in the “Human Rights Education Program for Women (HREP)” within the scope of social work principles and methods II course given in Ankara University, Department of Social Work, whereas control group consists of the same c…
Effects of the 1999 earthquake on the completely blind living in and outside Marmara, Turkey
The purpose of this study was to determine the differential effects of the 1999 Marmara earthquake on self-esteem and anxiety levels of completely blind individuals living in the earthquake and non-earthquake regions. Findings indicate that living in the earthquake area decreases self-esteem and increases anxiety. French Cette étude a pour but de déterminer les effets différentiels du tremblement de terre de 1999 dans la région de Marmara en Turq…
Surgeons' attitudes toward HIV/Aids in Turkey
Currently HIV/AIDS is one of the most difficult challenges for health care professionals. As primary medical care providers, attitudes of the physicians towards HIV/AIDS are of utmost significance. The aim of this research is to determine the attitudes of the surgeons towards HIV/AIDS in their working environment. Data were collected from a self-administered questionnaire given to 128 surgeons. Results revealed that gender, age and professional e…
Turkish Social Work Students’ Attitudes Toward Sexuality
Effects of the 1999 earthquake on the completely blind living in and outside Marmara, Turkey
The purpose of this study was to determine the differential effects of the 1999 Marmara earthquake on self-esteem and anxiety levels of completely blind individuals living in the earthquake and non-earthquake regions. Findings indicate that living in the earthquake area decreases self-esteem and increases anxiety. French Cette étude a pour but de déterminer les effets différentiels du tremblement de terre de 1999 dans la région de Marmara en Turq…
Relationships between the Sociodemographic and Family Characteristics, Street Life Experiences and the Hopelessness of Street Children
Throughout its history, street children have been a major concern of Turkish society and have lately been uppermost on social workers' agenda. This study examines the relationships between sociodemographic and family characteristics, family relations, street life experiences and the hopelessness of street children. The study focuses on a population of street children living in the city of Gaziantep, Turkey, chosen for its high density of street c…
Attitudes of University Students toward Lesbians and Gay Men in Turkey
Gender Differences in Sexual Information Sources, and Sexual Attitudes and Behaviors of University Students in Turkey
Gender differences in sexual information sources and sexual attitudes and behaviors of college students in Turkey were examined. Results show that the attitudes and behaviors of Turkish college students as regards sexuality are becoming more liberal, although the conservative culture still has some effects, especially concerning gender differences. Sources of sexual information have increased as a result of technological advances, and usage of th…
Difficulties That Elderly People Encounter and Their Life Satisfaction
The number of elderly people in Turkey is increasing. The purpose of this study was to examine the life satisfaction levels of elderly people who live in the Ankara, Kocatepe region. Most of the participants had migration experience, and an occupation, and lived in their own houses. Approximately one third of the participants had serious health problems and encountered difficulties in sustaining their daily life. Life satisfaction of the elderly …
Attitudes of social work students towards older people
Demographic ageing is a challenge for many countries. Even though Turkey has a relatively younger demographic composition, the proportion of the older people (65+) within the population is rapidly increasing. Within this framework, older people are becoming more important clients for both social work students and social workers in Turkey. This study aims to reveal the attitudes of social work students towards older people and determine the variou…
Opinions of Social Workers in Turkey About the Principles on Die with Dignity
Using Movies to Change Homophobic Attitudes of Social Work Students: Turkish Example
Objectives: This article examines homophobic attitude changes among undergraduate social work students in two major universities located in Ankara, Turkey. Method: The research was conducted in Ankara for 10 weeks with 54 volunteer students from Ankara University and Hacettepe University. During one term, nine movies were screened, a get-acquainted meeting was held, three information booklets were distributed, and the Homosexuality Attitudes Scal…
The Effects of Group Work With Institutionalized Elderly Persons
Objectives: This research article aims to measure the effects of group therapy on institutionalized elderly in terms of reducing depression and improving psychosocial functioning. Methods: Thirty elderly nursing home residents were recruited, and 16 of them elected to receive group treatment for depression and 14 declined treatment. The Multidimensional Observation Scale for Elderly Subjects and the Geriatric Depression Scale were given to both g…
The Impact of the Human Rights Education Program for Women on Gender Perceptions of Social Work Students
Objectives: This study examines the impact of women’s human rights education on improving the gender perceptions (GPs) of social work students. Methods: Experimental group consists of third-year social work students participated in the “Human Rights Education Program for Women (HREP)” within the scope of social work principles and methods II course given in Ankara University, Department of Social Work, whereas control group consists of the same c…
The Comparison of Grandparents’, Parents’, and Young People's Attitudes Toward Lesbians and Gay Men in Turkey
The present study aimed to compare attitudes toward lesbians and gay men across three generations in Turkey. Participants were 112 young people, 169 parents, and 125 grandparents. A total of 406 men and women were involved. The short form of Herek's (1998) the Attitudes Toward Lesbians and Gay Men Scale was used. MANOVAs and ANOVAs were used to analyze the data. Results showed the attitudinal differences toward gay and lesbian people across gener…
‘I wanted my child dead’ – Physical, social, cognitive, emotional and spiritual life stories of Turkish parents who give care to their children with schizophrenia: A qualitative analysis based on empo…
BACKGROUND: Schizophrenia deeply affects both the lives of patients and their families. The fact that schizophrenic patients in Turkey generally maintain their lives with their families may lead to serious problems for families and parents. AIMS: The main purposes of this research are to determine the physical, social, cognitive, emotional and spiritual lives of parents of children with schizophrenia with the main concepts of the empowerment appr…
Manevi İyilik Hali Envanteri’ni Türkçeye Uyarlama Çalışması
Manevi iyilik hali, bireyin manevi olarak önem verdiği ilahi değerlerin, toplum ve kendisi ile tutarlı ve dengeli bir bütünleşme içerisinde olması anlamında kullanılan bir kavramdır. Manevi iyilik hali dinî bilimler, psikoloji, felsefe ve sosyal hizmet gibi pek çok disiplin tarafından ilgi duyulan ve çalışmalar gerçekleştirilen bir alandır. Manevi iyilik halinin değerlendirilmesine ilişkin gerek nitel gerekse nicel ölçme ve değerlendirme araçları…
Examination of the effects of Covid-19 on the psychosocial life and the sources of social support of people with rare diseases in Turkey
The study aims to examine the effects of the COVID-19 on the psychosocial life and the sources of social support of people with rare diseases in Turkey. The research was conducted with 178 rare disease patients. The sociodemographic questionnaire, The Fear of COVID-19 scale, General Health Survey-12, and the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support were used. The Fear of COVID-19 Scale average score is 20.20 ± 6.11, General Health Surve…
Apparently We Cannot Live, We are like Infectious Zombies: A Qualitative Research on Personal and Familial Experiences of Health Workers in the Filiation Teams in Turkey during the Covid-19 Pandemic
This study aims to examine the experiences of health workers in filiation teams in Turkey. The qualitative research model has been used. 375 health workers have participated using a non-probability sampling method. The data were collected over the internet using the questionnaire. The data have been analyzed with the MAXQDA and various code-sub codes-segment maps and code matrices have been used. The results expressed in two dimensions: instrumen…
The examination of family functioning in immunodeficiency patients in the context of McMaster family therapy in Turkey
Immunodeficiency diseases associated with the absence or dysfunction of any of the components that make up the immune system. These diseases may create difficulties for family functionality. The study aims to examine family functionality in the context of McMaster Family Therapy in families with immunodeficiency patients. The study include 153 family members from Immunodeficiency Patients Solidarity Platform in Turkey. The sociodemographic questi…
A perspective from Turkey on construction of the new digital world: Analysis of emotions and future expectations regarding Metaverse on Twitter
Metaverse is a new digital world where the real and virtual worlds merge on a technological ground. After Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook hyped the metaverse, attention was drawn to it all over the world. In Turkey, the Metaverse was hyped in the “Teke Tek Bilim” program and Twitter users shared their views for days afterwards. This study aims to analyse Twitter users’ feelings about the Metaverse and their expectations for the future. The 10,43…
Seeking New Meaning in the Shadow of the Covid-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Research of Spiritual Issues and Experiences among Students in Turkish Society
Effects of the Covid-19 Pandemic on LGBTQ+'s Sexual Behaviors in Turkey: Everything about Sex Had Become A Black Box
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced changes in the behavior patterns of many population groups due to restrictive measures all over the world. In this study, qualitative research method based on a phenomenological approach was used to determine the changes in the sexual behavior of a group of LGBTQ+ people living in Turkey. The COVID-19 pandemic has culminated in changes in the sexual life of LGBTQ+s. It has been determined that feelings such as the…
Examination of Burnout Levels and Social Support Resources of Healthcare Workers in Filiation Teams During Covid-19 Pandemic in Turkey
This study aims to examine the level of burnout and social support of healthcare workers in filiation teams during the period of COVID-19 in Turkey. A total of 1028 healthcare workers have been reached. The sociodemographic questionnaire, Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI), and Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS) have been used. SPSS was used to analyze the data. Descriptive statistics were created, and independent t-tests and…
The impact of social work practice with groups on adolescents’ delinquent behaviors at school: An experimental study from Turkey
Losing Interest in Life Was Not for Me: The Life Experiences of Adolescents With Disabilities in the Covid-19 Pandemic
This study explores the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the lives of adolescents with disabilities, utilizing an ecological approach. The investigation aims to comprehend the experiences of these individuals in family, society, education, and individual dimensions throughout the pandemic. This study carried out with a qualitative research method, used the Ecological Approach and phenomenological design and focused on mentally disabled, physica…
A Qualitative Research on the Evaluation of Psychosocial Support Services by Those Affected by the Flood Disaster: “Okay, but This is My Hometown”
The occurrence of new problems after a disaster and the exacerbation of existing problems require social work practices in the provision of holistic services. In disasters, social work includes interventions aimed at providing practical support and psychosocial support services. In this context, the study examines post-disaster psychosocial support services in Türkiye, following a flood case, from a social work perspective and through a qualitati…
Psychology (22 works) · Medicine (13 works) · Social Psychology (13 works) · Sociology (13 works) · Political science (9 works) · Developmental psychology (8 works) · LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy (8 works) · Clinical Psychology (7 works) · Qualitative research (7 works) · Social Psychology (7 works)