Education
2013 - 2017
2013 - 2017Doctorate
St. Mary’S University, School Of Humanities And Social Sciences, Counselor Education And Supervision, United States Of America
2011 - 2012
2011 - 2012Postgraduate
University of Texas at San Antonio, College Of Education, Counseling, United States Of America
2003 - 2007
2003 - 2007Undergraduate
Abant İzzet Baysal Üniversitesi, Fen-Edebiyat Fakultesi, Psikoloji, Turkey
Dissertations
2017
2017Doctorate
TOTAL WELLNESS OF TURKISH INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS IN THE U.S.: PERCEPTIONS AND INHERENT GROWTH TENDENCIES
--Seçiniz--, Counselor Education And Supervision
Foreign Languages
C1 Advanced
C1 AdvancedEnglish
Certificates, Courses and Trainings
2021
2021EĞİTİCİLERİN EĞİTİMİ
Vocational Training
Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Üniversitesi
Research Areas
Guidance and Psychologicial Counseling
Psychology
Research Areas Based on Academic Activities
Avesis Research Areas
WoS Research Areas
Scopus Research Areas
Academic Positions
2022 - Present
2022 - PresentAssistant Professor
Recep Tayyip Erdogan University, Eğitim Fakültesi, Eğitim Bilimleri Bölümü
2017 - Present
2017 - PresentResearch Assistant PhD
Recep Tayyip Erdogan University, Eğitim Fakültesi, Eğitim Bilimleri Bölümü
Courses
Supervised Theses
2025
2025Postgraduate
Gelecek Kaygısı, Psikolojik Sermaye Ve Sosyal Medya Kullanım Düzeylerinin Yaşamın Anlam Ve Amacını Oluşturmadaki Etkilerinin İncelenmesi
Avcı M. (Advisor)
B.ARSLAN(Student)
Taught Courses and Trainings
2021 - 2021
2021 - 2021Eğiticilerin Eğitimi
Continuing Education Center - Certificate Program
Avcı M., Sancı Uzun D., Taşdemir F., Gökçe B.
Articles
All (19)
SCI-E, SSCI, AHCI (7)
SCI-E, SSCI, AHCI, ESCI (9)
ESCI (1)
Scopus (8)
TRDizin (4)
Other Publications (6)
2025
20251. Body appreciation in young adults: exploring the interplay between of spiritual well-being, gratitude, BMI, and physical activity
Akliman Ç. K., Avcı M.
JOURNAL OF SPIRITUALITY IN MENTAL HEALTH
, vol.27, no.4, pp.480-498, 2025 (Scopus)
2025
20252. The dark triad and mental well-being: The mediating role of cognitive flexibility and emotion regulation
Ulus İ. Ç., Avcı M., Akçıl S.
Personality and Individual Differences
, vol.246, 2025 (SSCI, Scopus)
2025
20253. Rest Intolerance, Emotional Distress, Insomnia, and Adaptive Coping Strategies: A Validation and Serial Mediation Analysis Study
Avcı M.
PSYCHIATRIC QUARTERLY
, vol.96, pp.1-17, 2025 (SSCI)
2025
20254. The Impact of Crisis Intervention Course on Psychological Resilience and Self-Determined Functioning of Prospective Counselors
Avcı M., Keven Akliman Ç.
Kalem Uluslararası Eğitim ve İnsan Bilimleri Dergisi
, vol.15, no.1, pp.39-55, 2025 (TRDizin)
2025
20255. Peer-assisted learning augmented by peer counseling to foster academic and personal development in flipped classroom
Avcı M.
Education and Information Technologies
, vol.30, no.3, pp.2837-2858, 2025 (SSCI, Scopus)
2025
20256. The Critical Role of Resilience in the Onset of Major Depressive Disorder and Its Influence Through Eating Behaviors and Psychological Needs
Kiraz Avci İ., AVCI M.
Psychological Reports
, 2025 (SSCI, Scopus)
2025
20257. The Double-edged Sword of Technology: Investigating Technostress and Techno-Eustress in Academic Burnout through Digital Literacy, Internet Self-efficacy, and Cognitive Flexibility
Avcı M.
COMPUTERS & EDUCATION
, vol.245, pp.1-17, 2025 (SCI-Expanded, SSCI, Scopus)
2024
20248. Exploring Counselor Candidates' Perspectives on Online and Face-to-face Supervision in Individual Counseling Practice: A Comparative Qualitative Study
Yazıcı Kabadayı S., Avcı M., Kabadayı F.
Türk Psikolojik Danışma ve Rehberlik Dergisi
, vol.14, no.75, pp.588-606, 2024 (TRDizin)
2024
20249. Depot Versus Oral Antipsychotics in Patients with Schizophrenia: Which is Better on Side Effects, Functional Improvement, and Life Satisfaction Şizofreni Hastalarında Depo Antipsikotiklere Karşı Oral Antipsikotikler: Yan Etki, İşlevsel İyileşme ve Yaşam Doyumu Üzerinde Hangisi Daha İyi?
Avcı İ. K., Avcı M., Koparal B.
Gazi Medical Journal
, vol.35, no.3, pp.236-242, 2024 (ESCI, Scopus)
2024
202410. Analyzing the effects of the flipped classroom method on counselling students' competencies and effective counselling characteristics in ethics class
Avcı M.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF GUIDANCE & COUNSELLING
, vol.52, no.1, pp.81-93, 2024 (SSCI, Scopus)
2023
202311. Body satisfaction and self-perception profile: Reliability and validity analyses of the Children's body image scale for Turkish children
Akliman C. K., Avcı M., Avci I. K.
CHILDREN & SOCIETY
, vol.37, no.6, pp.1774-1790, 2023 (SSCI, Scopus)
2023
202312. Belongingness, Social Connectedness, and Life Satisfaction in College Students after COVID-19 Pandemic
Avcı M.
Journal of Happiness and Health
, vol.3, no.2, pp.23-36, 2023 (TRDizin)
2023
202313. Examining the Relationships between Basic Psychological Needs and Wellness in College Students: The Mediating Role of Stress Coping Styles
Avcı M., Güngör A.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PSYCHOLOGY AND EDUCATIONAL STUDIES
, vol.10, no.1, pp.113-126, 2023 (Peer-Reviewed Journal)
2023
202314. A Path Analysis of Contact Styles, Relationship Satisfaction, and Internet Addiction among University Students
Yazıcı Kabadayı S., Kabadayı F., Avcı M.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PSYCHOLOGY AND EDUCATIONAL STUDIES
, vol.10, no.1, pp.34-48, 2023 (Peer-Reviewed Journal)
2022
202215. Total Wellness of Turkish International Students: Perceptions and Inherent Growth Tendencies
Avcı M., Montilla R. E.
Journal of Comparative & International Higher Education , vol.14, no.4, pp.53-66, 2022 (Peer-Reviewed Journal)
2022
202216. INVESTIGATING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN STRESS COPING STYLES AND WELLNESS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
AVCI M., KİRAZ AVCI İ.
Journal of Turkish Social Sciences Research
, vol.7, no.1, pp.1-16, 2022 (Peer-Reviewed Journal)
2022
202217. OPINIONS OF SCHOOL COUNSELORS IN TURKEY TOWARDS PLAY THERAPY
Avcı M., Kurt Y.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF TURKISH LITERATURE CULTURE EDUCATION
, vol.11, no.1, pp.384-397, 2022 (TRDizin)
2018
201818. Gender Differences in Perception of Body, Expressions of Body Image and Body Image Coping Strategies among Turkish Adolescents
Avcı M., Keven Akliman Ç.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION (IJCI) , vol.10, no.2, pp.30-44, 2018 (Peer-Reviewed Journal)
2017
201719. Examining the relationship between hope and life satisfaction among middle school students
Güngör A., Avcı M.
Journal of Pedagogical Research , vol.1, no.1, pp.54-63, 2017 (Peer-Reviewed Journal)
Papers Presented at Peer-Reviewed Scientific Conferences
2025
20251. Dijital Okuryazarlık Engellerinin Akademik Engelleri Yönetme Becerilerine Etkisi: Üniversite Öğrencileri Üzerine Bir İnceleme
Avcı M., Güngör A.
26. Uluslararası Psikolojik Danışma ve Rehberlik Kongresi, Ankara, Turkey, 13 - 15 June 2025, pp.1-2, (Summary Text)
2024
20242. Üniversite Öğrencilerinin Akademik Mükemmeliyetçilikleri, Kişilik Özellikleri ve Problemlere Karşı Olumsuz Tutumları Arasındaki İlişkinin İncelenmesi
AVCI M., Pamaç S.
25th International Congress on Psychological Counseling and Guidance, Ankara, Turkey, 16 May 2024, (Full Text)
2023
20233. Rehberlik ve Psikolojik Danışmanlık Öğrencilerinde Çokkültürlü Psikolojik Danışmanlık Yeterliklerinin Yordayıcısı Olarak Aleksitimi
Avcı M.
24. Uluslararası Psikolojik Danışma ve Rehberlik Kongresi, Ankara, Turkey, 17 - 19 November 2023, (Unpublished)
2021
20214. A Descriptive Study of the Use of Play Therapy among School Counselors in Their Sessions
AVCI M.
PDR Kongre 2021, Muş, Turkey, 07 October 2021, (Summary Text)
2019
20195. Krize Müdahalede Yetişkin Eğitimi Yöntemlerinin Önemi ve Kullanılması
AVCI M., Ulus İ. Ç.
12. Uluslararası Eğitim Araştırmaları Kongresi, Rize, Turkey, 25 - 28 April 2019, pp.64, (Summary Text)
2016
20166. The Five Dimensions of Intimacy within Human Relationships
Montilla R. E., AVCI M., Zuniga J., KURT Y.
Christian Association for Psychological Studies (CAPS) 2016 International Conference, Pasadena, United States Of America, 10 - 12 March 2016, (Summary Text)
2015
20157. Teaching ACA Ethics and State Regulations to International Students
Harper M., KURT Y., AVCI M., Schmidtzinsky A.
ACES 2015 Conference, Philadelphia, United States Of America, 07 November 2015, (Summary Text)
2015
20158. Supporting International Muslim Counseling Students: Challenges and Coping Strategies
KURT Y., AVCI M.
ACES 2015 CONFERANCE, Philadelphia, United States Of America, 7 - 11 October 2015, (Summary Text)
2015
20159. The Internationalization of Counseling: Challenges and Rewards of Admitting International Students
Harper M., Strentzsch J. A., KURT Y., AVCI M.
ACA 2015 Conference & Expo, Orlando, United States Of America, 12 - 15 March 2015, (Summary Text)
Books
2021
20211. Dil, Düşünme ve Zekâ
Avcı M.
in: Psikolojiye Giriş, Mehmet Akif Karaman, Editor, Vizetek, Ankara, pp.181-210, 2021
2021
20212. AİLE İÇİ ŞİDDET VE POZİTİF MÜDAHALE
AVCI M.
in: POZİTİF AİLE - ÇOK BOYUTLU PERSPEKTİF, Taş Besra, Bulut Semra, Editor, Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık, pp.105-134, 2021
2021
20213. Fiziksel Yetersizliği Olan Bireyler ve Aileleri
Avcı M.
in: Özel Gereksinimli Çocuğu Olan Anne - Baba El Kitabı Serisi FİZİKSEL YETERSİZLİK, Figen Yardımcı, Editor, EĞİTEN KİTAP , Ankara, pp.33-53, 2021
2019
20194. Kültüre Duyarlı Aile Danışmanlığı
Keven Akliman Ç., Avcı M.
in: Kuram ve Uygulamaları ile Aile Danışmanlığı, Turan Akbaş,Nilüfer Ş. Özabacı, Editor, Pegem A Yayıncılık, Ankara, pp.121-149, 2019
Funded Projects
2025 - 2026
2025 - 2026Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Üniversitesi Eğitim Geliştirme Stratejisi Dijital Okuryazarlık, Duygusal Okuryazarlık, Temel Psikolojik İhtiyaçlar ve Psikolojik Dayanıklılık üzerine Sosyal ve Duygusal Öğrenmeye Dayalı Bir Ters Yüz Sınıf Öğrenme Modeli
Project Supported by Higher Education Institutions , BAP Research Project
AVCI M. (Executive), İSLAMOĞLU H.
Student Project
2026 - Present
2026 - PresentÜNİDES-BİRLİKTE GÜÇLÜYÜZ
Other
Recep Tayyip Erdogan University, Eğitim Fakültesi, Eğitim Bilimleri Bölümü, Turkey
Peer Reviews in Scientific Publications
May 2025
May 2025BMC PSYCHOLOGY
Journal Indexed in SSCI
April 2025
April 2025Journal of Happiness and Health
National Scientific Refreed Journal
February 2025
February 2025PSYCHIATRIC QUARTERLY
Journal Indexed in SSCI
July 2023
July 2023PSYCHOLOGICAL REPORTS
Journal Indexed in SSCI
June 2023
June 2023CURRENT PSYCHOLOGY
Journal Indexed in SSCI
March 2023
March 2023Bartın Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi
National Scientific Refreed Journal
November 2022
November 2022INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PSYCHOLOGY AND EDUCATIONAL STUDIES
Other Indexed Journal
June 2020
June 2020Adıyaman Üniversitesi Eğitim Bilimleri Dergisi
National Scientific Refreed Journal
February 2019
February 2019BAYBURT EĞİTİM FAKÜLTESİ DERGİSİ
National Scientific Refreed Journal
Scientific Consultations
2025 - Present
2025 - PresentProject Consultancy
TÜBİTAK 2209-A
Recep Tayyip Erdogan University, Eğitim Fakültesi, Eğitim Bilimleri Bölümü, Turkey
2025 - Present
2025 - PresentProject Consultancy
TÜBİTAK 2209-A
Recep Tayyip Erdogan University, Eğitim Fakültesi, Eğitim Bilimleri Bölümü, Turkey
Jury Memberships
January-2025
January 2025Post Graduate
- Bartın Üniversitesi
January-2025
January 2025Post Graduate
- Bartın Üniversitesi
August-2024
August 2024Post Graduate
- Bartın Üniversitesi
August-2024
August 2024