M. Engin Deniz

Positive and Negative Affect, Life Satisfaction, and Coping with Stress by Attachment Styles in Turkish Students

The purpose was to investigate positive and negative affect, life satisfaction, and coping with stress in relation to attachment styles. Undergraduate students (N = 421) completed the Relationship Scales Questionnaire, the Positive and Negative Affect Scale, the Satisfaction With Life Scale, and the Coping with Stress Scale. Results indicated that secure attachment style was the unique predictor of positive affect while fearful and preoccupied attachment styles significantly predicted negative affect. Regarding life satisfaction, a positive correlation with secure attachment style and a negative correlation with fearful and preoccupied styles were seen. However, the unique predictor of life satisfaction was preoccupied attachment style. In terms of coping with stress, there was no significant association between attachment variables and avoidance coping style, but significant links were observed between problem-focused coping and dismissing, and fearful and preoccupied attachment styles.

Öğretmen Adaylarının Sahip Oldukları Değerler İle Benlik Saygıları Arasındaki İlişkinin İncelenmesi

The purpose of the study is to investigate the relation between self-esteem and values held by candidate teachers. The model used for the research is relational survey model which is a subtype of general survey model. General survey model is based on screening all elements or a subset of elements within a domain in order to come to a judgment about the domain itself. Research workgroup is 1245 candidate teachers studying at S.U. Ahmet Kelesoglu Faculty of Education. The data acquisition tools used in the research are; Schwartz Value Inventory, which is developed by Schwartz in 1992 and contains 57 value statements and 10 sub dimensions [Schwartz & Boehnke, 2004]. Kusdil and Kagitcibasi (2000) adaptation is also applied. One other tool which was used is Self-Esteem Scale. This tool was developed by Aricak in 1999 and contains 32 items. According to the research results of self-esteem and values relations; a positive relation was observed for power, success, hedonism, self-direction, universalism, benevolence, conformity and security sub dimensions. No relation was observed for stimulation and traditionalism sub dimensions.