Browsing by Author "Nazligul, Merve Denizci"

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Citation - WoS: 12
Internet Gaming Disorder and Treatment Approaches: A Systematic Review
(Turkish Green Crescent Soc, 2018) Nazligul, Merve Denizci; Bas, Samet; Akyuz, Zeynep; Yorulmaz, Orcun
The purpose of this systematic review is to investigate the phenomenology of the psychiatric diagnosis of Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD), which has a serious potential, through the physical and psychosocial impacts of recent candidates for its diagnosis, followed by current treatment approaches for this problem. Using specific terms, a comprehensive database search of PsychINFO, ScienceDirect, Wiley Online Library, Web of Science, and PubMed was conducted to access particular studies that examine treatment interventions for IGD. All searches have been limited to full text papers published between 2000 and 2017. Six eligible treatment studies fulfilling the criteria of preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses (PRISMA) as an international guideline were included in the literature review. The evaluation criteria of the IGD were observed to differ among studies and the current samples to consist predominantly of males in adolescence to young adulthood. The findings on interventions indicate that different treatment modalities show successful results in reducing IGD symptoms and the time spent playing games, as well as on addictive individuals' progress regarding verbal expression. The general impressions of this systematic review are that although technology seems to facilitate life, Internet use and gaming habits at the same time can easily turn into a serious psychiatric problem. On the other hand, relatively little is known about IGD with a rather limited number of studies describing, assessing, and treating this problem. However, increasing information about this disorder is crucial for developing specific interventions. Thus, conducting additional research in Turkey as well as the world is essential for understanding IGD's nature and how to treat it.
Citation - WoS: 29
Citation - Scopus: 36
Overcoming Public Speaking Anxiety of Software Engineers Using Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy
(Springer-verlag Berlin, 2017) Yılmaz, Murat; Nazligul, Merve Denizci; Yilmaz, Murat; Güleç, Ulaş; Gulec, Ulas; Gozcu, Mert Ali; O'Connor, Rory V.; Clarke, Paul M.; 47439; Bilgisayar Mühendisliği; Yazılım Mühendisliği
Public speaking anxiety is a type of social phobia, which might be commonly seen in novice software engineers. It is usually triggered by a fear of social performance especially when the performer is unfamiliar with the audience. Today, many software engineering activities (e.g. code inspection, peer review, daily meetings, etc.) require social gatherings where individuals need to present their work. However, novice software engineers may not be able to reduce their performance anxiety during their course of education. In this study, we propose a virtual reality approach to construct a practice environment for improving novice software engineers' pubic speaking experiences. Consequently, we examine the effects of virtual reality intervention on the public speaking experience of six novice software engineers from a computer engineering department. We designed a virtual auditorium to simulate the presentation delivery environment and findings suggest that using this infrastructure for training purposes can reduce presenter anxiety levels - which is consistent with related published studies. We believe that this virtual auditorium environment can deliver benefits for students and practitioners alike in terms of addressing the anxiety that is often associated with early stage career presenters.
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Citation - Scopus: 2
Your Need for Cognition, Cognitive Flexibility, and Cognitive Emotion Regulation Strategies Matter! the Path Beyond a Satisfied Life
(Routledge Journals, Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2024) Kaynak, Hande; Nazligul, Merve Denizci; Cengil, Betul Beyza
This study explored the associations among cognitive flexibility, cognitive emotion regulation (CER) strategies, need for cognition, and life satisfaction, which represents a cognitive component of subjective well-being. Previous studies have shown the importance of adaptive CER strategies for well-being, while maladaptive strategies have been linked to negative outcomes such as psychological distress, depression, and anxiety. Additionally, the need for cognition has been associated with cognitive flexibility and positive outcomes in various domains. However, the specific roles of cognitive flexibility and CER strategies in the relationship between need for cognition and life satisfaction remain relatively unexplored in the existing literature. This study aimed to address this gap by investigating how cognitive flexibility and different CER strategies contribute to the relationship between need for cognition and life satisfaction in a non-clinical sample of 239 adults via a survey consisting of a demographic information form, need for cognition scale, cognitive flexibility inventory, cognitive emotion regulation questionnaire, and satisfaction with life scale. The results demonstrated that when individuals with a high need for cognition had cognitive flexibility, they were more likely to use adaptive cognitive emotion regulation strategies, resulting in elevated life satisfaction. The findings of this study may provide insights into the underlying mechanisms that influence individuals' cognitive processes, cognitive emotional regulation, and overall life satisfaction. Such understanding can have implications for interventions aimed at enhancing cognitive flexibility, promoting adaptive CER strategies, and ultimately fostering improved life satisfaction.