Fikret Soyer

The Relationship between Organizational Culture and Innovative Work Behavior for Sports Services in Tourism Enterprises

Abstract The innovative behavior of individuals in the workplace is the foundation of any high-performance organization, and thus a study on the factors that motivate or enable individuals’ innovative behavior is critical (Scott, & Bruce, 1994). Therefore, the aim of this research was to find the relationship between organizational culture and innovative work behavior (IWB) in tourism enterprises that market sports services. Considering the fact that IWB is crucial for tourism enterprises, exploring the factors that influence IWB could be beneficial. Correlation analysis revealed that IWB was found to be significantly correlating with cooperativeness (r=0.442, p<0.05), innovativeness (r=0.510, p<0.05), consistency (r=0.522, p<0.05), and effectiveness (r=0.554, p<0.05). Additionally, stepwise regression analysis, which was conducted to discover whether organizational culture predicts IWB, showed a significant model: F(2-131)=33.775, p<0.05. The model explained 33% of the variance in IWB (Adjusted R2=0.33). In general, our findings suggest that there is a relationship between organizational culture and IWB and that organizational culture significantly predicts IWB. As IWB is crucial for the enhanced performance and success of any organization, organizational culture should be organized in order to encourage employees in terms of IWB.

The Effect of Educational Games on Dealing with Shyness of Elementary School Children (7-11 Years Old)

Abstract The aim of this research is to examine the effect of educational games on dealing with the childhood (7-11) shyness. The research was carried out based on experimental model with pretest-posttest control group as 3x(2) split-plot design. Shyness scale was applied to 440 students in elementary school. 45 students who were decided to experience shyness problem were included in the study. Three educational game groups which are control, individual and team were formed with randomization method. 24 different individual and group education game programs were applied to the children for 12 weeks and twice a week. Obtained data was evaluated with techniques of repetitive measurements MANOVA and Comparison (Bonferonni Correction) test. It was found that educational games are effective to deal with childhood shyness. Team educational games were found to be more effective than individual educational games. This result puts forth that group activities are more effective in dealing with childhood shyness.

An analysis of psychological endurance and personality traits of individuals doing sports and not doing sports by various variables

Purpose : The aim was to examine the psychological endurance and personality levels of the students studying at Faculty of Education and students studying at Faculty of Sports Sciences. Material and Method: Target population of the study was composed of students studying at Sakarya University in the academic year 2015-2016. The sample of the research consisted of a total of 365 (n = 197 males, n = 168 females) participants. They were educated at Faculty of Education (n=166) and Faculty of Sports Sciences (n=199) at Sakarya University. *Personal Information Form* by the researcher, Turkish adapted version of *Personality Inventory* were implemented. Also, Turkish adapted version of *Psychological Endurance Scale for Adults* were implemented. T-test was used for paired comparisons. Pearson Product-Moment Correlation (r) Coefficient was employed to determine the relationship between psychological endurance and five factor personality traits of the participants. Result : There was a significant difference between sporting situations, sporting year, sports branches of students in terms of total scores of psychological endurances. There was also a significant difference between gender, sporting situation, sporting year and socio-economic situations in terms of the personality traits of the students. Conclusion : The results show that the psychological endurance levels of those who do not play sports are lower than those who do any of the individual sport branches or team sports. In short, it can be said that doing sports affects psychological endurance positively.

The Relationship between Mobbing and Organizational Commitments of Physical Education and Sport Teachers

ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to investigate the difference between mobbing levels to which physical education and sports teachers working in Hatay province are exposed in schools and their organizational commitments. The participants in the study comprised of 301 physical education and sports teachers who were selected from 574 teachers in total and worked in Hatay in the 2011-2012 education year. As data collection tools, the “Negative Acts Questionnaire (NAQ)” and “Organizational Commitment” scales were used in the study. As a result of the study, which analyzed the relation coefficients between organizational commitment levels and mobbing perceptions of the teachers, it was observed that acquired relation coefficients were significant (p < 0.01).

Attitude Scale Toward Game Lesson of the Class Teachers

Abstract In this study, it has been aimed to develop a scale for determining the attitudes of the class teachers serving in the primary schools to the course of the game and physical activities. The study explains the process of the development of the scale evaluating the attitudes of the class teachers to the course of the game and physical activities. It has been determined that the calculated reliability coefficients take place within the acceptable limits. It has been determined that the scale has internal consistency in the sub-factors with the total score and also, it has test-retest reliability. As a result, it has been determined by the researcher that the scale called as “Scale of Attitude to the Course of Game and Physical Activities for the Class Teachers” (CT-GaPA) is a valid and reliable tool to be used in the field of education.

Chart of uncompleted suicide behavior regarding individual, social and psychological factors

Abstract The purpose of the study was to construct a profile of uncompleted suicide attempts regarding individual, social and psychological factors. The study was carried out through a qualitative research method with 194 females and 44 males, totally 238 individuals who attempted to commit suicide. Data was obtained through a structured interview form by means of interviewing face-to-face with participants analyzed by frequencies and percentages. Suicide characteristics that have been frequently seen in individuals who attempt to suicide are mostly women, whose age is between 15-20, are first child, are single and high school graduates, whose economical level is moderate, live in country town and do not have any job, have inconsistent parental attitude and weak interfamilial relations, had no trauma experience and psychological support, have low level of social support perception, do not use any drug, had attempted to suicide before, who have self-blames before a suicide attempt, and who did not leave a message before the attempt.

The Effectiveness of the Psychoeducational Effective Parenting Program Application on Symptoms of Psychoactive Substance Use

Abstract The main purpose of the study is to test the effectiveness of the Psychoeducational Effective Parenting Program Application on reducing the symptoms of the use of psychoactive substances. The research was carried out by the use of a pretest-posttest control group design-oriented experimental method. The experiment and control groups consist of families of students who have high levels of symptoms on the use of psychoactive substances. The research data was collected through interviews. A “Semi-Structured Interview Questionnaire” was used for teacher, director and family interviews in order to determine the students who use psychoactive substances and learn about their history of substance use and for the determination of psychoactive substance use levels of students, a “Structured Interview Questionnaire” was used. The data was grouped in pretest-posttest and follow-up test. Analyses were conducted in order to test the effectiveness of the Psychoeducational Effective Parenting Program Application between the individuals’ levels of having symptoms of psychoactive substance use at different times. The results show that the Psychoeducational Effective Parenting Program Application is effective on symptoms of psychoactive substance use.

The Effect of Parental Attitudes of Basketball Coaches on Their Leadership Perception and Life Satisfaction

Abstract This study aims to research whether parental attitudes of basketball coaches effect their leadership perceptions and life satisfaction. 244 male basketball coaches (X age 35.26 ± 8.16) participated in the research voluntarily. To the participants were applied the Parental Attitudes Inventory Life Scale. Pearson correlation, multiple regression analysis and one-way ANOVA analysis were used in analyzing the data. A positive relationship was determined between parental attitudes and life satisfaction scores; while a significant negative relationship was found between authoritarian and protective parental attitudes and life satisfaction. In this line, suitability of modeling the relationships by regression analysis was tested. On one hand it was determined as the result of hierarchical regression analysis, on the other hand, the perceived leadership behavior was the positive predictor of life satisfaction. Considering whether life satisfaction scores of basketball players varied based on the perceived leadership behavior, it was set forth that life satisfaction scores are high at a significant level.

The Effect of Psycho-social Oriented Recreative Activities on the Symptoms Experienced After Trauma (7-13 Age)

Abstract The aim of this study is to determine the effect of psycho-social oriented re-creative activities to decrease the symptoms which maketrauma repeated after the trauma is experienced escape and avoidance reactions from stimulus which remind the trauma and increased arousal after the trauma. A mixed design in which pre-test, post-test and control groups were used was applied. A total of 14 children (7 children for control and 7 children for experiment group) participated to the study. Children were contacted by Social Help and cooperation foundation. Families’, the foundation’s and the children’s’ permissions were taken and “psycho-social oriented re-creative activities program” was applied to the group. No activity was applied to the control group. The data was obtained by behavioural observation, interview and The Scale for Browsing Symptoms of Stress Disorder after Trauma (TSSBBTF). The results and conclusion: results showed that psycho-social oriented re-creative activities are effective to decrease the symptoms which make trauma repeated after the trauma, escape and avoidance reactions from stimulus which remind the trauma and increased arousal.

Self-evaluations of Physical Education Teachers

Abstract In this study, the relationship between self-respect, self-esteem and assertiveness levels of physical education teachers who work in private and state schools is compared in terms of gender and experience period. In total 404 physical education teachers, of which 249 are female and 155 are male, participated in the research voluntarily. There are 203 physical education teachers who work in private schools and 201 teachers who work in state schools. The average age of the participants is 36,23±11,86. The data is collected using the Self Efficacy Scale (SES), the Stanley Coopersmith Self Esteem Scale (SES) and the Rathus Assertiveness Schedule (RAS) with the teachers. For measuring the effect of independent variables on self-esteem and assertiveness levels, a one-way ANOVA is used for the groups more than two and a t-test is used for double groups, and as post-hoc test, the LSD analysis is conducted in the cases where a variance analysis is meaningful at a 0.05 confidence level (p<0.05). According to research data, there is a significant difference between the levels of average self-esteem points of physical education teachers who work in private schools and those who work in state schools (p<0.05). There is also a significant difference between the levels of average self-efficacy points of physical education teachers who work in private schools and those who work in state schools (p<0.05). There is a significant difference between the levels of average self-esteem points of female physical education teachers and that of male physical education teachers (p<0.05). In conclusion, self-esteem, self-efficacy and assertiveness are important for teachers in terms of gender and experience period.