Nazmiye ARDUÇ

Nazmiye ARDUÇ is a Lecturer at the Department of Psychology, Faculty of Science and Letters at Doğuş Üniversitesi. She holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology from Doğuş Üniversitesi (2023) and has published extensively on forensic psychology, clinical assessment, and therapeutic approaches. Her research focuses on personality analysis in criminal populations and psychological interventions for vulnerable groups.

Education:

• Bachelor's in Psychology, Işık Üniversitesi (2014)
• Master's in Clinical Psychology, Işık Üniversitesi (2016) with thesis on 'Analysis of Personality Structures of Intentional Murder Offenders in Turkey'
• PhD in Clinical Psychology, Doğuş Üniversitesi (2023) with thesis on 'Evaluation of MMPI-2 Profiles of Males Convicted of Sexual Assault in Turkey'

Research Interests:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy applications in clinical settings
• Schema therapy for personality disorders
• Forensic psychological assessments using MMPI-2
• Psychological effects of refugee trauma

Professional Memberships:

• Member of Turkish Psychological Association (2011)
• Member of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies Association (2016)
• Board Member at Yeşilay (2022)

Teaching Activities:

• Currently teaches Social Psychology, Introduction to Psychology, Neuropsychology, and Forensic Psychology
• Also instructs courses on Projective Tests and Psychodynamic Approaches