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Sevtap Gurdal is a Senior Lecturer at the University West, affiliated with the Department of Educational Science and Languages. Her research focuses on social sciences, psychology, and cross-cultural studies, particularly examining parenting, adolescent development, and mental health. She has collaborated internationally on projects involving parenting practices, adolescent behavior, and the impact of global events like the COVID-19 pandemic.
Her work emphasizes cross-cultural analyses, including studies on attachment theory, life history strategies, and the effects of environmental adversity. She has contributed to understanding parent-child relationships, adolescent gaming behaviors, and the role of parental psychological control on youth outcomes. Her research frequently employs longitudinal studies and involves collaborations in multiple countries.
Key themes in her publications include the interplay between parenting styles and adolescent substance use, the moderating effects of adolescent temperament, and the influence of socioeconomic factors on family dynamics. She has also explored the impact of legal bans on corporal punishment and the role of caregiver attitudes in child-rearing practices.
Grant funding from institutions like the NIH supports her work on global parenting and child adjustment. Her contributions highlight the importance of culturally sensitive approaches in education and mental health interventions for youth.
