Browsing by Author "Celik, Hatice Cecen"

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Exploring the Challenges and Difficulties Experienced by Survivors of the Kahramanmaraş Earthquake in Türkiye: A Qualitative Examination
(Springer, 2025) Celik, Hatice Cecen; O'Reilly, Michelle
Earthquakes rank second among natural disasters, leading to thousands of deaths annually. It is commonly acknowledged that earthquakes pose various difficulties to human life; however, survivors' challenges and problems are less well known. This research aimed to examine the challenges and difficulties faced by survivors of the 2023 earthquake in Kahramanmaras, T & uuml;rkiye. Data were collected through qualitative interviews with 15 individuals affected by the earthquake. Thematic analysis was used to analyze the data, which led to the classification of the results into five primary categories. Accordingly, the main categories were: Psychological Impacts, Coping Strategies, Improper Management of Human and Non-human Resources, Related Problems and Solutions, and Insufficient Disaster Management. Based on findings, individuals impacted by earthquakes encounter various challenges, and appropriate support is needed. This includes addressing all dimensions of their health, enhancing social assistance and services distribution, dealing with structure-related and economic problems, and raising awareness about earthquakes for future mitigation.
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Exploring the Perspectives of Turkish Adolescents on Bullying: A Qualitative Study
(Wiley, 2023) Celik, Hatice Cecen; Hopkins, Lisa; O'Reilly, Michelle
Bullying is a global problem affecting many adolescents. Evidence on bullying is growing, mostly generated in Minority World countries. Our objective is to develop our understanding of bullying in Majority World contexts, like Turkey. We highlight the voices of 20 Turkish adolescents from reflective interviews. Using Reflexive Organic Thematic Analysis, we identified three themes: definitions of bullying, conceptualizations of the character of bullies and victims, and proposed educational solutions, highlighting cultural issues of honor and respect, and roles of the family. As bullying research in Turkey is relatively new, we conclude that the ideology of adolescent-centered education, children ' s rights, and the value of qualitative research are important in this cultural context.
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The Relationship Between Spiritual Well-Being and Fear of COVID-19 Among Cancer Patients in Turkey
(Springer, 2025) Karakurt, Nurgul; Celik, Hatice Cecen; Erden, Yasemin
This study focuses on the relationship between the faith sub-dimension of spiritual well-being and COVID-19-related fear among cancer patients. The research employs a descriptive, correlational, and cross-sectional approach to understand how faith influences psychological resilience and reduces fear in this population during the pandemic. The study was conducted with 261 cancer patients treated at a Health Application and Research Center in Turkey from March to May 2022. Data were collected using the Faith sub-dimension and the coronavirus fear scale (C19P-S). The findings reveal a significant negative relationship between Faith sub-dimension and COVID-19 fear, suggesting that Faith plays a pivotal role in enhancing psychological well-being. In line with these findings, the study recommends integrating spiritual support into the psychological care processes for cancer patients, focusing mainly on faith-based support. Recommended practical applications include spiritual counseling services provided through telemedical systems and the establishment of hospital-based spiritual care teams structured to suit cancer patients' emotional and spiritual needs.
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Women's Body Image After Mastectomy: A Photovoice Study
(Springer, 2025) Erden, Yasemin; Celik, Hatice Cecen; Karakurt, Nurgul
PurposeBreast cancer is defined as a severe chronic disease commonly seen in women. In addition to the anxiety and fear of cancer, breast cancer can lead to the loss of an essential symbolic image for women. This study aims to reveal the emotional experiences of women who have undergone mastectomy surgery during and after the disease process and to evaluate the impact of mastectomy on body image using the photovoice method.MethodsThe research group consists of fifteen women patients who underwent mastectomy and received treatment for breast cancer in the chemotherapy unit of a hospital in eastern Turkey between 2022 and 2023. Data were collected through photographs and semi-structured interviews.ResultsThe psychological, emotional, physical, and social problems of individuals who have undergone mastectomy were analyzed along with their photographs and explanations. Fifteen women aged between 45 and 65 who had undergone mastectomy surgery participated in this study, resulting in 25 photographs depicting their experiences. Of these, 12 photographs were analyzed in stages, considering comment richness and maximum diversity. Thematic analysis was used to analyze the data. As a result of the analyses, three main themes are isolation and feelings of inability to cope, the importance of psychosocial support and religious beliefs, and perceptions regarding external appearance: loss and grief, and eight sub-themes under these main themes.ConclusionThe analyses conducted have shown that the loss of an important organ representing femininity due to mastectomy surgery has a significant impact on body image and consequently brings about many psychosocial problems.