Assoc Prof Dr Meryem Vural Batik, Ondokuz Mayis University ,Turkey
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Meryem Vural Batik’s candidacy for the Best Researcher Award is well-supported based on her extensive academic background, significant research contributions, and active involvement in various projects and teaching roles.
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Academic Background
Dr. Meryem Vural Batik completed her Ph.D. in Psychological Counseling and Guidance at Ondokuz Mayıs University in 2017, focusing on the effects of marriage enhancement programs on marital satisfaction and support levels. Her master’s thesis from Uludağ University (2010) addressed psychological support programs for mothers of children with mild intellectual disabilities.
Research Contributions
Dr. Vural Batik’s research spans several impactful areas:
- Marital Satisfaction: Examined the impact of programs designed to improve marital relationships.
- Family Dynamics: Investigated predictors of family burden in caring for children with special needs and the impact of COVID-19 on families with special needs children.
- Early Childhood Education: Adapted early learning programs and assessed their effectiveness through different professional development models.
Projects
- National Projects: Contributed to TÜBİTAK-funded projects such as the longitudinal study on family acceptance of children with special needs and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on families.
- Educational Tools: Involved in projects like the adaptation of early education programs for preschool teachers.
Teaching and Administrative Roles
- Teaching: Delivers courses in educational psychology, special education, and family counseling at Ondokuz Mayıs University.
- Administrative: Held roles such as Department Head and Committee Member, contributing to the academic administration and development of her department.
Publications
Dr. Vural Batik has published extensively in international journals, covering topics like self-efficacy in counseling, family burden, parenting children with disabilities during the pandemic, and psychological resilience.
Awards
She has received multiple awards, including publication incentives from TÜBİTAK and acknowledgments from the Ministry of National Education.
Overall, Dr. Vural Batik’s comprehensive expertise in psychological counseling, her active role in significant research projects, and her contributions to education make her a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award. Her work not only advances academic knowledge but also has practical implications for improving family dynamics and educational practices.
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Predictive effects of academic achievement, internet use duration, loneliness and shyness on internet addiction
Öğretmen Adaylarında Psikolojik Sağlamlık
Forgiveness and Subjective Happiness of University Students.
Evlilikte Algılanan Sorun Çözme Becerileri ve Evlilik Doyumu
Özel Eğitim Öğretmen Adaylarının Öğretmen Özyeterlik Düzeyleri ve Öğretmenlik Mesleğine Yönelik Tutumları
Psychological Resilience and Positivity as Predictors of Self-Efficacy.
Psikolojik destek programının zihinsel yetersizliği olan çocukların annelerinin umutsuzluk ve iyimserlik düzeylerine etkisi
Unconditional Self-Acceptance and Perfectionistic Cognitions as Predictors of Psychological Well-Being
Özel eğitim bölümü öğrencilerinin yetersizlikten etkilenmiş kişilere yönelik tutumlarına özel eğitim dersinin etkisi
Development of the Forgiveness Scale: A Study of Reliability and Validity