SOSYAL GELİŞİM DERGİSİ

THE EFFECTS OF METACOGNITION ON ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IN ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE

2025-02-19T20:40:58+03:00

This study examines the relationship between metacognitive awareness and academic achievement in English as a foreign language among secondary school students. The research was conducted in Konya, Turkey, with 164 students from 6th, 7th, and 8th grades. The Metacognitive Awareness Inventory (MAI) and students' English achievement scores were used to assess the relationship between metacognition and academic success. Pearson correlation analysis revealed a moderate positive relationship between metacognition and English achievement (r = 0.439, p < 0.01). Additionally, regression analysis indicated that metacognition significantly predicted academic achievement (β = 0.439, p < 0.001), explaining 18.8% of the variance (R² = 0.188). However, no significant differences were found in metacognitive awareness scores based on gender or grade level. The findings suggest that metacognitive skills play a crucial role in language learning success and should be integrated into instructional strategies to enhance student performance.

Evaluation of the Effect of Father's Personality Traits on Fear of Childbirth

2025-02-10T01:11:56+03:00

This study aims to examine how fathers' personality traits affect their levels of fear related to childbirth and to develop strategies to alleviate the anxiety and fear experienced by fathers during the childbirth process based on the findings. The universe of the study consists of fathers and prospective fathers living in Kocaeli province between 20.02.2023 and 20.05.2023 and who are in the prenatal and postnatal period of 1-6 months. 398 fathers were included in the study as a sample. In the study, the fathers' fear of childbirth scale and the five-factor personality trait scale were used together with the personal information form. In the study, the mean scores of the fathers' personality traits were examined and the findings show that fathers received high scores in the dimensions of extroversion, agreeableness, responsibility and openness, and lower scores in the dimension of neuroticism. These results reveal that fathers tend to be active in social relationships, compatible with others, responsible and open to innovations, and are also emotionally stable and have good stress coping skills. It was also determined that fathers experienced a significant fear regarding the childbirth process. The research findings show that fathers' personality traits have significant effects on fear of childbirth. The personality trait of conscientiousness has a strong negative effect on fear of childbirth. Fathers with high levels of conscientiousness have lower fear of childbirth. The personality trait of neuroticism has a strong positive effect on fear of childbirth. Fathers with high levels of neuroticism have higher fear of childbirth. The personality trait of openness also has a significant positive effect on fear of childbirth. Fathers with high levels of openness have higher fear of childbirth.

The Importance of School Safety and Ensuring Safety

2025-02-19T21:32:09+03:00

This study addresses the conceptual framework of school safety, factors affecting safety, problem areas encountered, and solution suggestions for ensuring safety. School security is considered as a critical factor in terms of students' academic achievement, psychological and social development, and a safe school environment must be created to ensure the sustainability of educational processes. In the study, firstly, the conceptual dimension of school safety is discussed and it is emphasized that safety should be ensured not only by physical measures but also by psychological and social measures. Then, the factors affecting school safety and current problem areas were examined in detail. Physical security deficiencies, psychological threats, problems in social relations and security gaps around the school were identified as the main factors that negatively affect educational processes. The roles and responsibilities of all stakeholders in ensuring security in schools are discussed, and the roles of school administrations, teachers, students, parents and public institutions in the process of creating and implementing security policies are explained. Finally, studies conducted in Turkey and the world were examined, and it was determined that security policies are handled in a multidimensional manner in international studies, whereas in Turkey, the focus is more on physical security measures. The results of the study show that ensuring school safety should not be limited to physical measures, psychosocial support mechanisms should be strengthened and stakeholders should act in cooperation. Making safe school environments sustainable is considered as a fundamental requirement to ensure that educational processes are efficient.

Fen Eğitimi İçin Okul Yönetiminde Teknoloji Kullanımı

2025-03-11T23:28:19+03:00

This study examines the integration of technology in science education and school management, highlighting its transformative impact on educational processes. The use of digital technologies enhances the interactivity and accessibility of science education while enabling school administrators to make more efficient decisions through digitalization. Innovative technologies such as AI-powered learning systems, virtual laboratories, augmented reality (AR) applications, and management information systems (MIS) contribute to student success and optimize educational processes. However, several challenges, including teachers’ digital pedagogical competencies, infrastructure deficiencies, and data security concerns, hinder the effective implementation of technology. In this context, education policies should be developed to support digital transformation, teacher adaptation to technology should be facilitated, and investments in technological infrastructure should be increased.

The Importance of Applied Education Processes in the Field of Child Development and Approaches in the Literature

2025-05-22T02:34:09+03:00

Factors Affecting Nurses' Malpractice Tendency: A University Hospital Example

2025-06-09T01:31:32+03:00

This study was conducted to determine nurses' propensity for medical errors and to examine the individual, professional, and environmental factors that influence this propensity. Medical errors are serious risks that threaten patient safety and directly affect the quality of healthcare services. The intensity and diversity of nurses' professional duties increase the likelihood of errors, thereby necessitating systematic evaluation. The study was conducted on 254 nurses working at the Uludağ University Health Application and Research Center. A correlational survey model was adopted in the study, and the Nursing Medical Error Propensity Scale developed by Özata and Altunkan (2010) was used as the data collection tool. The scale consists of a total of 49 items in five sub-dimensions and is structured using a five-point Likert scale. The results of the study show that nurses generally have a low propensity for medical errors. However, factors such as age, years of experience, presence of health issues, shift work, job satisfaction, satisfaction with team communication, and department changes were found to significantly influence error tendencies. In particular, nurses with health issues, those working shifts, and those dissatisfied with team communication had higher medical error tendency scores. These findings indicate the need to restructure nurses' working conditions, improve sleep and rest periods, manage stress and workload, enhance team communication, and increase opportunities for continuous education. Such measures will reduce nurses' risk of error, thereby improving patient safety and service quality.

Evaluating Surgical Nurses’ Disaster Readiness and Knowledge Levels in Anticipation of a Potential Earthquake in Istanbul

2025-06-11T03:33:58+03:00

This study was conducted to examine the knowledge levels and preparedness of nurses. Earthquakes are among the most significant natural disasters in our country. Nurses make up the majority of the healthcare team, and therefore, they have important duties and responsibilities during earthquakes. This research was conducted with 201 nurses working in the surgical wards and operating rooms of a training and research hospital in Istanbul. It is a descriptive and complementary study. The data collection tools used were the Employee Information Form and the Nurses' Perception of Disaster Preparedness Scale. According to the results of the study, 58.2% of the participating nurses had previous earthquake experience, and 53.7% stated that they felt partially prepared for an earthquake, while 80.1% believed that the city of Istanbul is not prepared at all for a potential earthquake. A significant difference was found between the nurses’ perception of Istanbul’s preparedness for an earthquake and the “Pre-Disaster Preparedness Phase.” However, no significant difference was found between the overall scale scores and its sub-dimensions regarding the “Response Phase” and “Post-Disaster Phase.” These findings indicate that Istanbul is not adequately prepared for an earthquake. In this regard, implementing regular disaster training programs and encouraging nurses’ participation will increase awareness and preparedness in advance of a possible Istanbul earthquake.

The Relationship Between Digital Game Addiction and Communication Skills with School Engagement in Adolescents

2025-07-10T19:16:20+03:00

This study aims to examine the relationships between digital game addiction, communication skills, and school engagement in adolescents. Adolescence is a critical developmental period during which excessive engagement with digital games can lead to various social, emotional, and academic problems. In this context, the study investigates the direction and strength of the associations between digital game addiction, communication competence, and students’ level of attachment to school. The research was designed using the relational survey model, a quantitative research method. The study group consisted of 384 students enrolled in public middle and high schools in a metropolitan city in western Turkey during the 2024–2025 academic year. Data were collected using a Personal Information Form, the Digital Game Addiction Scale, the Communication Skills Assessment Scale, and the School Engagement Scale. The data were analyzed using SPSS 22.0 software, employing descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation analysis, and multiple regression analysis. The findings revealed that as the level of digital game addiction increased, both communication skills and school engagement significantly decreased. Moreover, a positive and significant correlation was found between communication skills and school engagement. These results suggest that digital game addiction is not only an individual concern but also a significant social and educational risk factor. Accordingly, it is recommended that schools implement comprehensive communication-based social skills training programs and promote digital literacy awareness in order to mitigate the potential negative effects of digital gaming habits on adolescents’ development and academic integration.