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The Mediating Role of Sexual Satisfaction and Anger in the Relationship Between Partner-Related Obsessive Compulsive Symptoms and Sexual Self-Schema

Aim: The study was conducted to examine the relationship between partner-related obsessive-compulsive symptoms and sexual self-schemas and to determine the indirect effect of sexual satisfaction and anger on this relationship. Method: The research was conducted with 510 volunteer participants aged 18-50. The participants participated on a voluntary basis and the sample was reached randomly. Personal Information Form, Sexual Self-Schema Scale, The Trait Anger Expression Scale, New Sexual Satisfaction Scale and Partner-Related Obsessive-Compulsive Symptom Scale were used to collect the data. Statistical analyses were performed using SPSS 27 software. Results: The findings of the study revealed that there was a significant negative relationship between obsessive-compulsive symptoms related to the partner and sexual satisfaction and sexual self-schemas, and a significant positive relationship with anger. A positive relationship was found between sexual self-schemas and sexual satisfaction. A significant negative relationship was found between anger and sexual satisfaction and sexual self-schemas. Conclusion: As a result of the study, it was found that there was a significant negative relationship between individuals' having obsessive-compulsive symptoms and their sexual self-schemas, and that anger and sexual satisfaction had a significant indirect effect on this relationship.

Investigation of Perceived Nurse Support and Hopelessness Levels of Mothers with Their Baby in Neonatal Intensive Care

Aim: The investigation aimed to explore the correlation between nurses' perceived support and the hopelessness levels among mothers whose babies are in the newborn intensive care unit. The study used a descriptive, cross-sectional approach focusing on establishing relationships. Method: The research was conducted within the newborn intensive care unit of two distinct clinics in Istanbul from February to July 2021. The study population consisted of 152 mothers whose babies were admitted to the intensive care units of these hospitals. Data collection was conducted using the Nurse Parent Support Tool, Beck Hopelessness Scale, and Personal Information Form. Results: It was found that there was a weak, inverse, and statistically significant relationship between the total mean score of the Nurse-Parental Support Tool and the average score of the Beck Hopelessness Scale. Beck Hopelessness Scale mean scores at first hospitalization and discharge were analyzed. The decrease in findings had a significant statistical effect (p<0.001). Conclusion: The study's findings revealed a statistically significant weak inverse relationship between the average total score obtained from the Nurse-Parental Support Tool and the mean score from the Beck Hopelessness Scale. Specifically, the average scores of the Beck Hopelessness Scale were analyzed both at admission to the hospital and at the time of discharge. It was observed that the data showed a statistically significant drop in the scores between these two events (p<0.001).

Turkish validity and reliability of the Haptotherapeutic Well-Being Scale

ObjectivesHaptotherapy fosters a sense of unity between the body, mind, and emotions. In addition, it contributes to expanding the woman’s perception of her pregnancy and developing a more positive attitude towards pregnancy and childbirth. The study aims to examine the Turkish validity and reliability of the Haptotherapeutic Well-Being Scale, which will be used to evaluate the well-being levels of haptonomy and haptotherapy practices in women.DesignThe study was methodological type.MethodsThe study conducted between October 20 and December 20, 2023, with 242 women who volunteered to participate by sharing forum pages on social media (Facebook, Instagram) via the web. Data were collected using a personal information form, including sociodemographic and obstetric characteristics and the Haptotherapeutic Well-Being Scale.ResultsThe Haptotherapeutic Well-Being Scale consists of 14 items and five sub-dimensions. In confirmatory factor analysis, all path coefficients were statistically significant (p < 0.001). The overall Cronbach’s Alpha and sub-dimension values of the scale are above 0.90. There is a positive and very strong correlation between all sub-dimensions of the scale (p < 0.001).ConclusionThe Haptotherapeutic Well-Being Scale was found to be valid and reliable for the Turkish sample.Trials registrationhttps://clinicaltrials.gov identifier NCT06467188; registered June 14, 2024.

The impact of social work practice with groups on adolescents’ delinquent behaviors at school: An experimental study from Turkey

PurposeThis study aims to determine the impact of social work with groups on adolescents’ tendency to delinquent behaviors at school. MethodInitially, participants randomly assigned to the study were divided into two equal groups in terms of delinquent behaviors, forming the experimental and control groups of the research. The experimental group exclusively participated in a 10-session social work program with groups over a five-week period. Pre-tests and post-tests were administered to both groups. Data collection was conducted using a Personal Information Form and the Delinquent Behaviour Scale (DBS). Attendance forms, as well as pre, mid, and post-assessment forms, were also utilized for the experimental group. T-tests were employed to analyze the differences within and between the groups. The relationships among continuous variables were examined using correlation and linear regression analyses, while associations between categorical variables were tested using the Chi-Square test. SPSS was used as the tool for these analyses. Qualitative data from the pre, mid, and post-assessment forms were thematically analyzed using MAXQDA. ResultsThe statistical analysis conducted at the end of the study revealed a significant decrease in delinquent behavior tendencies among the experimental group. In the experimental group, increasing levels of participation in sessions were associated with decreasing levels of tendency to delinquent behaviors. In the last assessment, the experimental group reported attainments that supported their behavioral change. No statistically significant difference was found in the tendency of the control group’s delinquent behavior. Although the level of the experimental group’s tendency to delinquent behavior was lower than the control group at the end of the study, this difference was not statistically significant. ConclusionThe findings derived from this investigation hold promise regarding the delinquent behaviors exhibited by adolescents in school settings. Conversely, due to the small sample size, this study should be considered a pilot. The effectiveness of the intervention needs to be tested in a more comprehensive study to obtain valid results applicable to a broader population.

Evaluation of Work-Related Factors Affecting the Frequency of Overweight and Obesity Among Healthcare Workers in Intensive Care Units in a Training and Research Hospital

Objective: This study aimed to determine the prevalence of overweight and obesity among healthcare workers (HCWs) in intensive care units (ICU) and to evaluate the affecting work-related factors. Method: The cross-sectional study was conducted between 01.09.2022 and 01.11.2022 in HCWs (working in the ICUs) in a training and research hospital. Personal information form, international physical activity questionnaire (IPAQ short) were used in the study, and their self-reported height and body weights were recorded. Results: According to the Body Mass Index of the participants, 29.0% (n=60) were overweight and 13.0% (n=27) were obese. There are differences between advanced age, male gender, marital status being married, presence of obesity in family history, smoking, exposure to stress and pressure at work, lack of physical activity, sitting down to work for more than 3.5 hours in a day, shift work duration of more than 9.5 days per month, eating fast food, not being educated about obesity and overweight. Conclusion: Protecting workers against risk factors associated with overweight and obesity will increase the level of workers’ health and the quality of service received from the workers. This situation will have a positive impact on public health, reducing health costs and reducing losses for both the workers and the country's economy.

Efficacy of a sexual development education programme for the mothers of primary school students in Türkiye

ABSTRACT This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of a sexual development education programme designed for the mothers of primary school pupils in Türkiye. The programme’s impact on participants’ perceptions of sex education was evaluated using a 2 × 2 experimental design. Thirty participants, all mothers of primary school students, were assigned to either the experimental or control group. Data collection tools included a Personal Information Form, an Opinion Questionnaire on Sex Education, and the Sex Education Programme Knowledge Test (SEPKT). The experimental group participated in an 8-week Sexual Development Education Programme. Pre-test analysis revealed no significant differences between the experimental and control groups; however, post-test analysis indicated a significant improvement in SEPKT scores for the experimental group compared to the control group. Post-test results also showed that participating mothers held more positive views about sexual development education compared to their pre-programme perspectives. This research contributes to understanding the impact of targeted interventions in sex and sexuality education. The findings underscore the importance of providing comprehensive sex education programmes with targeted interventions for parents in Türkiye, which can positively influence their ability to communicate and provide appropriate education to their children.

The Pandemic-Related Difficulties Scale: Its Development and Psychometric Features in a Turkish Sample

This study was performed with the aim of developing a scale to determine difficulties experienced by people related to the pandemic in Turkey. A total of 500 participants completed an online survey in late June 2020. Cronbach alpha reliability analysis and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) were used for determination of the difficulties relating to the pandemic scale. The study data were collected online using a “personal information form” and the “difficulties related to the pandemic scale”. As a result of statistical analyses about development of the ‘Difficulties related to the Pandemic Scale (DPS)’ the scale was determined to contain four factors and exhibited good reliability (0.70-0.93). The confirmatory factor analysis results for the structure supported the fit of the four-factor model ( 2.346, GFI= .975, RMSEA= .0051, SRMR=0.072). The obtained findings show the difficulties related to the pandemic scale (DPS) can be validly and reliably used for Turkish society. Difficulties related to the Pandemic Scale (DPS) is a low-cost measurement tool that captures the difficulties individuals experience during the epidemic period and can be used to determine the psychosocial resources they need.

Analysis of Metaverse Knowledge Levels of Prospective Mathematics: ANFIS Approach

Education is a field that is affected by technological development and requires rapid adaptation. Metaverse is one of these technologies and it is predicted that it will take its place widely in the world of the future, including education in research. However, it is seen that there are few studies on metaverse and the studies are generally analysed using statistical methods. From this point of view, the aim of this study was to predict the metaverse knowledge levels of pre-service mathematics teachers by using Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Inference System (ANFIS) and to create models. The use of fuzzy logic has spread to the field of education with the development of science and technology. ANFIS combines neural network research and fuzzy logic to utilise the relevant capabilities. Considering this important advantage, ANFIS model was established to predict the metaverse knowledge levels of pre-service teachers. The research was conducted with the participation of 192 pre-service teachers. Personal information form and metaverse scale were used as data collection tools. As a result of the study, the scores of the pre-service teachers obtained from the metaverse scale were found to be at a moderate level and the real and artificial scores of the pre-service teachers' metaverse knowledge levels were found to be quite close to each other.

Attitudes Towards Death and Perceptions of Spiritual Support of Nurses Caring for Patients in the Terminal Period: A Descriptive and Correlational Study

Aim: This descriptive and correlational study was conducted to analyze the attitudes towards death and spiritual support perceptions of nurses who care for patients in the terminal period and their relationship. Material and Methods: The population consisted of 378 nurses. The study sample was calculated according to the sample size of a specific population and included 198 nurses. The data were collected with the Personal Information Form, Attitude towards Death Scale, and Perception of Spiritual Support Scale. Data were analyzed using Kruskall Wallis Analysis of Variance, Correlation Analysis, and Mann-Whitney U Test. Results: The nurses’ gender and education level caused a difference in terms of their attitudes towards death. Fear of death and death avoidance scores of women were higher than those of men. As the educational level of nurses increases, their attitudes towards death change positively. As the perception of spiritual support increases, the positive attitude towards death also increases. Conclusion: It can be said that paying attention to variables such as gender, education level, and attitude towards death while planning the nurse workforce in inpatient units where end-of-life care is provided will increase the quality of nursing care.

The Predictive Effect of Technology Follow-up and Professional Competence on Job Satisfaction of Physical Education Teachers

The study aimed to determine the predictive effect of technology follow-up and professional competence on the job satisfaction levels of physical education teachers. A correlational survey was used in the study. The study sample consists of 217 physical education teachers. Participants in the study were determined by the convenience sampling method. To collect data, the "Personal Information Form," "Teachers Self-Efficacy Scale," and "Job Satisfaction Scale" were used in the study. Descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation analysis, and hierarchical regression analysis were used for analysis. According to the results, a significant positive relationship was found between the frequency of technology follow-up and job satisfaction (r = .230, β = .25, p

Academic self-discipline as a mediating variable in the relationship between social media addiction and academic achievement: mixed methodology

This study examines the mediating role of academic self-discipline in the effect of university students’ social media addictions on academic achievement. The study sample consisted of 520 university students with a daily social media usage time of four hours or more, selected using the convenience sampling method. Data were collected from 36 cities in Turkey. Bergen Social Media Addiction Scale, Academic Self-discipline Scale, Personal Information Form, and Semi-structured Interview Form were used as data collection tools. The relationships between variables were analyzed using Pearson correlation analysis and regression analysis using Process Macro (model 4). In the regression analysis, mediation was tested with the Bootstrap technique. According to the analysis results, social media addiction predicts academic achievement. In addition, academic self-discipline has a partial mediating role in the relationship between social media addiction and academic achievement. As a result of the content analysis of the interviews, three themes were reached: “The Reasons for Social Media Addiction, The Effect of Social Media Addiction on Academic Achievement, and The Role of Academic Self-discipline in the Effect of Social Media Addiction on Academic Achievement.” The qualitative results obtained supported the quantitative results. Based on all these, suggestions were made based on increasing academic self-discipline to prevent social media addiction from affecting academic achievement.

The moderating effect of self-efficacy in the risk awareness and treatment compliance of hypertensive patients.

The WHO reported that 46% of adults with HT in the global statistics were unaware of the disease.The aim of this study was to examine the moderating role of self-efficacy in risk awareness and treatment compliance of hypertensive patients. Data for this descriptive and correlational study were collected between 22.08.2023 and 22.02.2024. A personal information form was used for data collection together with a risk awareness scale, self-efficacy scale, and antihypertensive treatment compliance scale. The data were collected from 169 patients in face-to-face intterviews. Multiple linear regression and PROCESS macro-Model vn.3.5 were used in the analyses. The STROBE control list was followed in the study. A moderate level of risk awareness (40.03 ± 7.98) and self-awareness (56.11 ± 10.18) of the study participants was determined, and there was seen to be treatment compliance (6.53 ± 2.34). Risk awareness was seen to be positively correlated with both treatment compliance and self-efficacy (p < 0.05). The moderating effect of the treatment points between risk awareness and self-efficacy was analyzed and the model formed was found to be statistically significant (F = 1.942, p = 0.006). Independent variables in the model explained 28% of the change in the dependent variable. Self-efficacy points were not found to have a moderating effect on the effect of cardiovascular risk awareness on antihypertensive treatment compliance (p = 0.144). Treatment compliance can increase with an increase in the self-efficacy and risk awareness of an individual. Increased self-efficacy may affect the moderating role.

The validity and reliability study of the theory of mind inventory-2 (TOMI-2) Turkish version

This study aims to conduct the Turkish adaptation, validity, and reliability study of the Theory of Mind Inventory-2 (TOMI-2) developed by Hutchins and Prelock (2016) for 3-5-year-old children. The study group consists of 310 mothers with children in the 3-5 age group in Konya city center. Personal Information Form and Theory of Mind Inventory-2 (TOMI-2) were used as data collection tools in the study. After the TOMI-2 was translated into Turkish, the normality assumption was checked with the "Shapiro-Wilk" test. The relationship between two continuous variables was evaluated with the Pearson Correlation Coefficient. Exploratory Factor Analysis, Confirmatory Factor Analysis, Content Validity, Criterion Validity, and Reliability analyses were also used in the study. The findings of the analyses show that the Turkish version of the TOMI-2 is a valid and reliable measurement tool for children aged 3-5, with 60 items in the original form.

Validation of A Short Form Three Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire (TFMQ-SF) in Pregnant Women

Objective: The aim of this study was to adapt the Three Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire-Short Form (TFMQ-SF) into Turkish. Method: The sample of the methodological study consisted of 302 pregnant women. The data of the study were collected between May and August 2022 by using the Personal Information Form, TFMQ-SF and Tilburg Pregnancy Distress Scale. There are 12 items in the TFMQ-SF. Validity analysis of the data; content validity index, exploratory factor analysis and confirmatory factor analysis and reliability analysis were performed with Cronbach's Alpha reliability coefficient. Ethics committee permission was obtained. Results and Conclusion: The content validity index of the scale was found to be 0.93. As a result of Confirmatory Factor Analysis, x2: 1178,445 (degrees of freedom: 66), x2/df: 2.407 and RMSEA: 0.068 were found and the model indicated a good/excellent fit. The item means of the scale ranged between 2.34±1.20 and 2.99±1.15, the item factor-loads ranged between. 59-.82, and the effect of the scale items on the sub-dimension was found to be statistically significant (p

The Effect of Service Quality in Sports Businesses on Customer Satisfaction

Sports businesses need to improve their service quality to achieve their goals continuously. Enterprises that can achieve this will have a positive effect on customer satisfaction and will be able to sustain their existence and allow their businesses to grow. The problem statement of the research is "Is there a relationship between perceived service quality and customer satisfaction in sports businesses?". In this direction, the research aims to examine the relationship between service quality and customer satisfaction in enterprises in terms of different demographic variables. The population of the study consisted of 885 members who receive active service in Mugla Culture Art Sports Center and Trade LLC sports enterprises. The sample consisted of 375 people over the age of 18, 123 of whom were female and 252 of whom were male. To collect the data needed for the research, the personal information form prepared by the researchers, the Sports Facilities Customer Satisfaction Scale (SFCSS) developed by Yıldırım (2017), and the Fitness Centers Service Quality Scale (FCSQS) developed by Sevilmiş (2019) was used. The data were collected a face-to-face questionnaire technique. SPSS 26.0 package program was used to analyze the collected data. Frequency and percentage analyses were used to determine the demographic structure of the data. A T-test was used to investigate the relationship between two independent variables and a one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used to examine the relationship between three or more variables. Statistical analyses were interpreted based on a p&amp;lt;0.05 significance level. The results of the analyses showed that the Cronbach Alpha values of the scales and sub-dimensions were highly reliable. The findings revealed a strong and positive relationship between service quality and customer satisfaction (r=0.613, p&amp;lt;0.01). This means that customer satisfaction increases with the increase in service quality in sports facilities.

Investigation of Sexual Myth Awareness, Attitudes, and Behaviors During Pregnancy

Background: It is widely recognized that women's sexual behavior and satisfaction levels decline during pregnancy. This is linked to the physiological and psychological changes that occur during pregnancy. Aim: This study aims to assess sexual myth awareness, attitudes, and behaviors among pregnant women. Materials and Methods: The analytical descriptive study was conducted between July 2023 and August 2023. The data were collected online from 314 pregnant women sampled in a province in the Mediterranean region using the Personal Information Form and the Sexual Myths in Pregnancy Scale (SMPS). Results: The mean total score of the SMPS was 70.87±15.83, and it was found that pregnant women's perspective on sexual myths during pregnancy was above average. When the mean scores of the SMPS subscales were evaluated, pregnancy and sexuality were 13.12±3.40, the concern about the baby score was 17.05±4.38, the sex/attraction score was 14.25±3.76, and the concerns about pregnancy was 23.56±5.88. It was found that there was a significant difference between the SMPS total score and the variables of type of marriage, planned pregnancy, information received about sexual life during pregnancy, source of information about sexual life during pregnancy, information received about situations to avoid sexual intercourse during pregnancy, and how sexual life should be during pregnancy. Conclusion: The pregnant women were found to have moderate levels of sexual myths during pregnancy. It is important to provide training by health professionals, especially midwives, considering the factors related to the level of sexual myths during pregnancy. Keywords: Pregnancy, sexuality, sexual myths, awareness, education

Attitudes of Emergency Department Staff Toward Individuals Who Have Attempted Suicide and Associated Factors.

To determine the attitudes of emergency department (ED) staff toward people who have attempted suicide and the factors associated with these attitudes. This study was conducted between January and February 2023 and included 147 participants working in an ED in a city in Türkiye. Data were collected using a personal information form and the Attitude Scale Towards Attempted Suicide Cases for Evaluating Emergency Medical Teams (ASETSA). Participants' mean years of experience in emergency services was 4.63 years (SD = 3.97 years) and mean perceived level of competence in intervening in suicidal behavior was 6.08 (SD = 2.16). Total mean ASETSA score of participants was 114.68 (SD = 12.31). Factors such as marital status, educational level, profession, working unit, working shift, having received training on how to approach a person who has attempted suicide, existence of a written procedure in the department, years of ED experience, and perceived level of competence in intervening in suicidal behavior were associated with positive attitudes toward people who have attempted suicide. It is recommended that formal education curricula address how to approach people who have attempted suicide, that randomized controlled trials regarding the impact of in-service training be performed, and that studies evaluating the contribution of trainings to improvements in patient outcomes be conducted. [Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services, xx(xx), xx-xx.].

Evaluation of Spiritual Care and Well-Being Levels of Individuals Diagnosed with Lung Cancer in Turkey.

This study aimed to assess the spiritual care needs and spiritual well-being levels of lung cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy (CT). This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted with 110 patients in the outpatient CT unit of a university hospital. Data were collected using a personal information form, the "Three-Factor Spiritual Well-Being Scale" and the "Spiritual Care Needs Scale." The average age of participants was 62.6 ± 8.0years. Patients with a university or above education level, civil servants, self-employed individuals, those receiving only CT, and those with less than 5 CT cycles had significantly higher spiritual well-being scores (p < 0.05). Spiritual care needs scale scores were significantly higher for married individuals and those receiving only CT (p < 0.05). In conclusion, both spiritual well-being levels and spiritual care needs were observed to be high among lung cancer patients.

Examining the Relationship Between Functioning and Spiritual Well-Being in Female Patients Diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder

Aim: The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between functionality and spiritual well-being in female patients diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Methods: The research was conducted in a descriptive and correlational study. The research was conducted with 61 female bipolar patients who applied to the psychiatric outpatient clinic of a hospital in eastern Turkey between January 2023 and January 2024. Personal Information Form, Bipolar Disorder Functioning Scale (BIDS) and Spiritual Well-Being Scale (FACIT-Sp-12) were used to collect research data. In evaluating research data; Number, mean, percentage distributions, standard deviation and Pearson correlation analyzes were used. Results: It was found that the research participants' mean BIS total score was 96.21±20.02, and the FACIT-Sp-12 total score mean was 31.26±9.35. It was determined that there was a positive, statistically significant relationship between the functionality and spiritual well-being score averages of female patients diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Conclusion: It was determined that the functionality of female patients diagnosed with bipolar disorder was at an average level, and their spiritual well-being levels were above average. It was determined that there was a relationship between the functionality and spiritual well-being of female patients diagnosed with bipolar disorder.

Examination of Physical Activity Attitudes and Anti-Social Behaviors of Middle School Students

The aim of this study is to examine the physical activity attitudes and antisocial behaviors of middle school students. The research group of the study consisted of a total of 1046 students, 509 boys and 537 girls, aged between 11 and 13, studying in 5-6-7-8th grades in three secondary schools affiliated to the Ministry of National Education in Esenyurt district of Istanbul province in the 2022-2023 academic year. "Personal Information Form", "Physical Activity Attitude Scale for Secondary School Students" and "Antisocial Behavior Scale for Secondary School Students" were used as data collection tools. SPSS 25.0 statistical package program was used to evaluate the data and to find calculated values. Data were summarized by giving mean and standard deviations. Whether the data were normally distributed was checked with the range of Kurtosis and Skewness coefficients and it was determined that the data were normally distributed. Since the data were normally distributed, independent group t-test was used for pairwise cluster comparisons and One-Way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) was used for more than two cluster comparisons. Tukey HSD multiple comparison test was used to determine the source of significant differences as a result of ANOVA. The Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient was used to determine whether there was a significant relationship between the mean scores of the Physical Activity Attitude Scale and Antisocial Behavior Scale sub-dimensions of the participants who participated in the study. Within the scope of this study, the scale reliability coefficient was calculated as .77. The significance level was taken as 0.05. As a result of the analysis, no significant difference was found between the physical activity attitudes of secondary school students and family income level and mother's working status (p&amp;gt;0.05), while a significant difference was found between gender, grade level, mother's education level and father's education level variables (p&amp;lt;0.05). While no significant difference was observed between antisocial behaviors and family income level (p&amp;gt;0.05), a significant difference was found between other demographic variables (p&amp;lt;0.05). In addition, while no significant difference was found between the self-confidence sub-dimension of the Physical Activity Attitude Scale and the inappropriate behavior sub-dimension of the Antisocial Behavior Scale (p&amp;gt;0.01), significant differences were found between the other sub-dimensions (p&amp;lt;0.01) As a result, it can be said that students' physical activity attitudes affect antisocial behaviors.