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Prof. Dr. Fikret Gülaçtı is a Professor in the Guidance and Psychological Counseling Program at Erzincan Binali Yıldırım University's Faculty of Education. He completed his education in this field and has held administrative positions such as Head of Department. His main scientific interests are Developmental Psychology and Psychological Counseling and Guidance. He has numerous national and international publications, supervised theses, and project work on topics such as life satisfaction, psychological resilience, addiction, values education, and parental attitudes. He is a recipient of the Academic Science, Art, and Sports Award from Erzincan Binali Yıldırım University in 2020.
Professional Experience
Associate Professor
Erzincan Binali Yıldırım University
2018 – Present
Professor
Erzincan Binali Yıldırım University
2018 – Present
Faculty Member with Doctorate
Erzincan Binali Yıldırım University
1997 – Present
Scientific and Technological Activity Area Information
R&D Competence Books Scientific and Technological Fields of Activity
Social Sciences and Humanities — Psychology — Developmental Psychology
Social Sciences and Humanities — Educational Sciences — Psychological Counseling and Guidance
Z. Çiftçi & F. Gülaçtı, Family education and practices for families with children with special needs, Current Topics in Family Education (pp. 119–158), ISBN: 978-625-7245-00-5, Eğitmen Publishing, Book Chapter.
F. Gülaçtı & Z. Çiftçi, An investigation of students’ life satisfaction, contentment, and compassion levels, Education in a Changing World (pp. 499–506), ISBN: 978-605-241-248-0, Pegem Publishing, Book Chapter.
Y. Özen & F. Gülaçtı, From the Etiology to the Epistemology of Reason (States of Mind Between East and West), Educational Sciences Research II, ISBN: 978-975-447-607-1, Özgür Publishing, Book Chapter.
Y. Özen & F. Gülaçtı, From the Etiology to the Epistemology of Reason (States of Mind Between East and West), Educational Sciences Research II, ISBN: 978-975-447-607-1, Özgür Publishing, Book Chapter.
F. Gülaçtı, Early Childhood and Preschool Education in Turkey and the World, Early Childhood Education (pp. 2 –21), ISBN: 978-605-364-251-0, Pegem Academy, Book Chapter.
F. Gülaçtı, Love and affection from the perspective of some therapeutic theories, An Eternal Mystery: The Scientific Journey of Love and Affection (pp. 147–175), ISBN: 978-625-439-724-0, Nobel Publishing, Book Chapter.
F. Gülaçtı, Z. Çiftçi & E. Demirel, An examination of university students in terms of types of addiction, Educational Sciences Research - IV, ISBN: 978-975-447-663-7, Özgür Publishing, Book Chapter.
F. Gülaçtı & Z. Çiftçi, University students’ epistemological beliefs and learning approaches, Educational Sciences Research - IV (pp. 19–36), ISBN: 978-975-447-663-7, Özgür Publishing, Book Chapter.
F. Gülaçtı, Predictors of psychological symptom levels of students in public dormitories, Innovations and the Quest for Quality in Educational Sciences (pp. 709–720), ISBN: 978-605-318-356-3, Pegem Academy, Book Chapter.
Articles
B. Çetinkaya, F. Gülaçtı & Z. Çiftçi, An Investigation of the Relationship Between University Students' Feelings of Inadequacy and Their Attitudes Toward Violence, Violence and Social Traumas (pp. 168–178), ISBN: 978-975-2489-09-7, Hegem Publishing, Book Chapter.
B. Arslan, Y. Özen & F. Gülaçtı, An Evaluation of Anxiety Disorders in the Context of Attachment Styles, International Journal of Educational Sciences, 2022, ISSN: 2149-0848, Vol. 9, No. 32, pp. 49–72.
Z. Lale & F. Gülaçtı, The Relationship Between University Students’ Ruminative Thinking Styles, Social Well-Being, and Emotional Intelligence Levels, OPUS International Journal of Society Researches, 2020, ISSN: 2528-9535, Vol. 15, No. 21, pp. 201–231.
F. Gülaçtı, The Relationship Between University Students’ Resilience Levels and Locus of Control, Journal of Social Sciences in the Turkic Cultural Geography, 2020, ISSN: 2528-9772, Vol. 5, No. 2, pp. 213–229.
B. Çetinkaya, F. Gülaçtı & Z. Çiftçi, An Investigation of High School Students' Attitudes Toward School in Terms of Various Variables, Karadeniz Journal of Social Sciences, 2019, ISSN: 2602-3407, Vol. 11, No. 20, pp. 1–14.
B. Çetinkaya, F. Gülaçtı & Z. Çiftçi, An Examination of High School Students’ Social Appearance Anxiety Levels According to Certain Variables, OPUS International Journal of Society Researches, 2019, ISSN: 2528-9527, Vol. 10, pp. 904–922.
B. Çetinkaya, F. Gülaçtı & Z. Çiftçi, An Examination of the Child-Loving Tendencies of Vocational School Students According to Certain Variables, Journal of Turkish Studies, 2019, ISSN: 1308-2140, Vol. 14, No. 7, pp. 3687–3698.
B. Çetinkaya, F. Gülaçtı & Z. Çiftçi, An Examination of Employees' Occupational Burnout, Job Satisfaction, and Life Satisfaction, OPUS International Journal of Society Researches, 2019, ISSN: 2528-9527, Vol. 14, No. 20, pp. 1475–1500.
Conference Presentations / Proceedings
Y. Özen & F. Gülaçtı, Perceptions of Professions in Terms of Prestige Among Final-Year Students of General and Imam Hatip High Schools and Some Influencing Factors, Erzincan University Journal of Education Faculty, 2006, ISSN: 2148-7758, Vol. 8, No. 2, pp. 49–68.
Y. Özen, F. Gülaçtı & Y. Çıkılı, Educational Sciences and the Internet, Journal of Eastern Anatolia Region Research, 2004, ISSN: 1303-4618, Vol. 3, No. 1, pp. 52–57.
Y. Özen, F. Gülaçtı & Y. Çıkılı, The Psychological and Cultural Dimensions of Aggression and Vandalism, Journal of Eastern Anatolia Practice and Research Center, 2004, ISSN: 1303-4618, Vol. 3, No. 1, pp. 144–149.
Y. Özen, Y. Çıkılı & F. Gülaçtı, Examining the Relationship Between Responsibility Feelings and Behavior Levels and the Levels of Internally and Externally Controlled Responsibility in Primary School Students, Erzincan University Journal of Education Faculty, 2002, ISSN: 2148-7510, Vol. 4, No. 2, pp. 45–58.
F. Gülaçtı & Z. Çiftçi, The Relationship Between University Students’ Mutual Happiness Levels and Life Satisfaction, Oral Presentation, VI. TURKCESS Conference, 30 September – 1 October 2020, Vol. 1, No. 1, pp. 792–802.
F. Gülaçtı & Z. Çiftçi, The Relationship Between University Students’ Resilience Levels and Locus of Control, Oral Presentation, VI. TURKCESS Conference, 30 September – 1 October 2020, Vol. 1, No. 1, pp. 803–819.
F. Gülaçtı & Z. Çiftçi, Cultural Factors Influencing University Students' Viewing of Historical TV Series and Their Life Satisfaction, Oral Presentation, International Erzincan History Symposium, 26–28 September 2019, Vol. 1, No. 1, pp. 2216–2232.
F. Gülaçtı & Z. Çiftçi, The Relationship Between University Students’ Epistemological Beliefs and Learning Approaches, Oral Presentation, 5th TURKCESS, 27–29 June 2019, Vol. 1, No. 1, p. 556.
Supervised Theses
E. N. Yılmaz (Author), F. Gülaçtı (Advisor), An Investigation of the Relationship Between Attachment Styles and Victimization in High School Adolescents Who Experience Peer Bullying, 2023.
İ. Güneş (Author), F. Gülaçtı (Advisor), An Examination of Middle School Students’ School Engagement, Life Satisfaction, and Future Expectations, 2023.
R. Kalkan (Author), F. Gülaçtı (Advisor), Attachment Styles of Psychological Counseling Candidates in the Context of Secure Attachment, 2023.
M. Güner (Author), F. Gülaçtı (Advisor), Prediction of the Relationships Between Need for Social Approval, Psychological Well-Being, and Fear of Negative Evaluation in Secondary School Students: The Case of Gümüşhane Province, 2022.
A. Emre (Author), F. Gülaçtı (Advisor), Investigation of the Predictive Effect of Self-Construct on Perceived Social Support in High School Students, 2020.
Ç. Gezer (Author), F. Gülaçtı (Advisor), An Investigation of the Relationship Between Fear of Missing Out on Social Developments, Psychological Well-Being, and Locus of Control, 2020.
Projects
International, Advisor
A Coordination Project on the Socio-Cultural Aspects of Children
January 1, 2007 – December 1, 2007
National, Advisor
Determination of Erzincan’s Workforce Potential and Investment Priorities
January 1, 1998 – December 1, 1998
Awards
University/Institutional Awards, National
Erzincan Binali Yıldırım University Academic Science, Art, and Sports Awards – Science and Art Category
August 5, 2020