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Ahmet Buğa serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Sciences, specifically within Guidance and Psychological Counseling at Gaziantep University's Faculty of Education. His academic career spans over 15 years at the same institution, progressing from Research Assistant (2007-2016) to Assistant Professor (2016-2023) and finally Associate Professor (2023-present). He holds a Doctorate (2015) and Master's degree (2010) in Educational Sciences from Gaziantep University, alongside a Psychology undergraduate degree from Dicle University (2007).
His research focuses on cognitive behavioral therapy applications, adolescent psychology, parenting behavior analysis, and psychological counseling methodologies. Key interests include irrational beliefs in parenting, friendship dynamics among adolescents, cognitive distortions related to academic performance, and the development of psychometric assessment tools. His work demonstrates consistent application of cognitive-behavioral frameworks to address mental health challenges across different age groups.
Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on developing culturally adapted assessment instruments while exploring the intersection of cognitive processes with social relationships. His research bridges theoretical psychological concepts with practical counseling applications, particularly in educational settings. The recurring themes across his work include measurement validation, cross-cultural comparisons, and intervention efficacy studies.
- Kamu Teşekkür Belgesi from Ministry of Family and Social Policies (2021)
- Kamu Teşekkür Belgesi from Ministry of Interior (2010)
Professor Buğa has supervised 11 master's theses focusing on diverse topics from adolescent loneliness to cognitive flexibility in married individuals. His administrative roles include serving as Dean Assistant (2020-present), Department Vice Chair (2016-2020), and membership in Faculty Board and Management Board. He successfully completed a national research project on computer-based counseling programs for children's cognitive errors (2014-2015).
