Samet MAKAS

Samet MAKAS is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Educational Sciences Communication within the Faculty of Education at Sakarya University. His research focuses on psychological aspects of education, particularly concentrating on mental health, online gaming addiction, social media impacts, and resilience in various populations including adolescents, university students, and esports athletes. He employs mediation analysis to explore relationships between variables such as anxiety sensitivity, family harmony, and life satisfaction. His work frequently addresses Turkish demographics and cultural contexts.

Key research themes include understanding how digital behaviors (e.g., social media use, gaming) influence mental health outcomes, mediating factors in interpersonal interactions, and psychological responses to modern societal challenges like pandemics. He has contributed to scale adaptations in Turkish culture and investigated topics ranging from esports athlete wellbeing to attitudes toward marriage among sexually abused individuals.

Despite prolific publication output (15+ peer-reviewed articles from 2018-2025), there are no listed academic awards or grants in the provided materials. His advising record is currently unavailable, though his departmental affiliation suggests involvement in graduate education related to educational sciences and communication studies.