TUBA ERCAN

Dr. Tuba Ercan is a Lecturer in the Department of Sociology at Bingöl University's Faculty of Arts and Sciences. She holds a PhD in Sociology from Maltepe University (2023) and prior degrees from Firat University (BSc 2005, MA 2007) and Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University (MA 2011). Her research focuses on socialization processes, sociology of institutions, family dynamics, and regional social analysis. She has conducted significant work on Bingöl Province's social dynamics and cultural spaces.

Education:

• Bachelor's in Sociology, Firat University (2005)
• Master's in Philosophy of Education (Non-Thesis), Firat University (2007)
• Master's in Sociology (Thesis), Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University (2011)
• PhD in Sociology, Maltepe University (2023)

Research interests include socialization processes affecting life trajectories, faith's influence in social spaces, and sociological analysis of primary education roles. Her recent work integrates qualitative methods with regional case studies.

Key publications span topics from youth socialization in modernity to cultural landmarks' sociological significance. She contributed to the Bingöl Provincial Social Analysis Study (2016) as a researcher. Current teaching includes Urban Sociology, Family Sociology, and SPSS training.

Professional development includes certifications in qualitative research methodologies, ethical leadership, and computer applications. She has coordinated family counseling programs and participated in international symposiums on Alevi culture.