Murat Çay

Murat Çay serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Social Services and Consultancy at Akdeniz University's Social Sciences Vocational School, where he has taught since 2014. His academic journey spans undergraduate studies at Aydin Adnan Menderes University, followed by postgraduate and doctoral work at Selcuk University's Institute of Health Sciences.

His educational background includes:

• Doctorate in Social Service (2015-2020), Selcuk University
• Postgraduate in Social Service (2011-2015), Selcuk University
• Undergraduate in Social Service (2007-2011), Aydin Adnan Menderes University

Çay's research focuses on the intersection of social work practice and mental health, with particular emphasis on evidence-based interventions for vulnerable populations. His scholarship demonstrates consistent innovation in psychometric scale development for Turkish contexts, addressing critical gaps in measuring aging anxiety, poverty perceptions, and environmental sensitivity among social workers. Recent work reveals growing engagement with migration-related mental health challenges and the psychological toll of frontline social work during crises like the pandemic.

Analysis of his publication trajectory shows a strong methodological shift toward quantitative validation studies since 2020, with significant contributions to adapting international instruments for Turkish social work settings. His work bridges clinical practice and academic research, particularly through examining workplace stressors in public social services and developing culturally relevant assessment tools.

Professional engagement includes participation in national social work symposia and the 2022 ONE SEED ONE BREATH research project. His teaching portfolio covers foundational courses including Ethical Values in Social Work, Social Service Legislation, and Human Rights frameworks, reflecting his commitment to integrating theoretical knowledge with practical application.