Tuncay AYAS

Prof. Dr. Tuncay AYAS is a Professor at the Department of Educational Sciences, Faculty of Education, Sakarya University. His research focuses on cyberbullying prevention, adolescent mental health, educational psychology, and technology addiction. He has authored numerous articles and books, including works on digital game addiction, teacher awareness programs, and intervention strategies for cyberbullying.

• Affiliations: Sakarya University, Faculty of Education
• Roles: Professor, Thesis Supervisor, Editor

His work highlights the impact of technology on youth behavior, with studies analyzing cyberbullying trends, psychological symptoms related to internet addiction, and effective school-based interventions. He has supervised over 15 theses and contributed to research projects on bullying prevention and counselor training programs.

Key publications include investigations into empathy’s role in cyberbullying, smartphone addiction’s effects on suicidal ideation, and the efficacy of whole-school approaches to cyberbullying awareness.