Hanifi Parlar

Hanifi Parlar is an Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Sciences at Istanbul Ticaret University's Faculty of Social Sciences. With 28 publications and an H-index of 5, he has established himself as a productive researcher in Turkish educational sciences. His work demonstrates consistent scholarly output from 2012 through 2025, with recent publications indicating ongoing research activity.

Professor Parlar's research interests span educational leadership, school effectiveness, family education, psychological well-being, and self-efficacy. His work examines how teacher leadership influences school effectiveness, the relationship between psychological well-being and parenting attitudes, and the impact of digital media on family dynamics and education. He frequently investigates marriage perception, academic motivation, and the economic functions of families within Turkish society.

His 15 most recent publications reveal a progression from classroom-level educational issues to broader policy analysis. Early works focused on teacher efficacy and classroom management, while recent publications address national education policies, digital parenting during technological transformation, and the future of schools. His methodological approach combines quantitative techniques like structural equation modeling with qualitative phenomenological studies.

Professor Parlar maintains active research collaborations, most notably with Ramazan Cansoy, and has worked with researchers from multiple Turkish universities. His publication record shows increasing complexity in research design and expanding scope from classroom-level issues to national educational policy analysis.

As a faculty member at Istanbul Ticaret University, Professor Parlar contributes to teacher education and educational leadership programs. His research provides valuable insights for educational policymakers, school administrators, and teacher educators working to improve educational quality in Turkey.