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Assoc. Prof. OZGE METIN ASLAN is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Education, Department of Basic Education and Preschool Education at Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University. She holds a Doctorate (2016) from the University of Maryland and a Master's (2009) and PhD (2013) from Hacettepe University. Her research focuses on child development, play behavior analysis, peer relationships, and multicultural education. She has supervised multiple theses including those by Belma Tuğrul and Elif Yeşim Üstün.
- Educational Background:
- PhD in Preschool Education (2013), Hacettepe University
- Master's in Preschool Education (2009), Hacettepe University
- Postdoctoral Research at University of Minnesota (2023)
Research Interests include analyzing play behaviors, aggression, and peer victimization in preschool children, with a focus on cross-cultural comparisons and developmental psychology. Her work emphasizes the role of teacher-child relationships and environmental factors in shaping child behavior.
Key Awards include TUBITAK fellowships, NAEYC scholarships, and international travel grants. She has held administrative roles such as Head of Department (2022-2019) and Deputy Director of Research Centers at Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University. Her research has been published in SSCI journals like Early Child Development and Care and The Journal of Genetic Psychology.
Professional memberships include the Society for Research in Child Development (SRCD), Association for Psychological Science (APS), and the International Play Association (IPA). Her work extends to curriculum design, particularly advocating for play-friendly educational environments and Reggio Emilia-inspired approaches.
