Updated: 09/14/2007

Name

: OSMAN TOLGA ARICAK

 

Title

: Visiting Assistant Professor

Address

: Tulane University Department of Psychology 2007 Percival Stern Hall New Orleans, LA

  70118

Phone

: (504) 314-7547

Fax

: (504) 862-8744  

e-mail

: taricak@tulane.edu / taricak@trakya.edu.tr

Research Fields: Educational Psychology, Counseling and Guidance

Educational Background :

Degree

Field

University

Year

PhD

Educational Sciences

 Marmara University Institute of Educational Sciences

 1999

Master

Psychological Services in Education

 Marmara University Institute of Social Sciences

 1995

BA

Counseling & Guidance

 Istanbul University School of Art & Literature

 1993

Academic Degrees :

Degree

Department

University

Year

Visiting Assistant Professor

Department of Psychology

Tulane University New Orleans, LA USA

2007-2008

Research Scholar

Department of Counseling & Educational Psychology

Indiana University Bloomington, IN USA

2006-2007

Assistant Professor

Psychological Services in Education

Trakya University Edirne, Turkiye

1999-2006

Courses Taught (Last five years) :

Undergraduate

 Developmental & Learning Psychology; Fundamental of Guidance; Measurement & Evaluation

Master

 Research Methods; Statistics in Education; Measurement Techniques; Child & Adolescence Psychology

PhD

 Developmental & Learning Psychology; Psycho-educational Assessment I; Supervision I-II in School Psychology; School Consultation; Professional

 School Psychology

 

Memberships

 

1.       American Psychological Association (Division 15)

 

2.       Turkish Psychological Counseling and Guidance Association

 

3.       International School Psychology Association (ISPA)

Publications

Peer Review Articles:

1. Whitston, S. & Aricak, T. (in press). Development and initial investigation of the school counseling program evaluation scale. Professional School Counseling.

2. Aricak, T. & et al. (in press). Cyberbullying among Turkish Adolescents. CyberPsychology & Behavior.

3. Aricak, T. ve Ilgaz, G. (2007). The investigation of construct validity of biology course attitude scale with exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis. Eurasian Journal of   Educational Research, 28.

4. Kelley, K., Aricak, O. T., Light, R. L, & Agarwal, R. (2007). Proteinuria is a determinant of quality of life in diabetic nephropathy: Modeling lagged effects with path analysis. American Journal of Nephrology, 27, 488-494.

5. Aricak, T. (2007). The investigation of Turkish university students’ vocational self-esteem levels within different departments. California Association for Counseling and Development Journal, 22, 21-33.

 

6. Aricak, T. (2005). The effect of gender and opposite sex romantic relationships on self-esteem among university students. Istanbul University Studies in Psychology. 25, 19-29.

7. Aricak, T. & Dilmac, B. (2003). An investigation on self-esteem and vocational self-esteem of counseling and guidance students. Trakya University Journal of Social Science. 3(1),1-7.

8. Aricak, T. (2001). Disturbing effects of anxiety on man’s life. Trakya University Journal of Scientific Research, Series C Social Sciences. 1(2), 66-72.

 

9. Kulaksizoglu, A. & Aricak, T. (2000). Relations among aggression, self-esteem and locus of control in university students. Trakya University Journal of Scientific Research, Series C Social Sciences. 1(1), 87-94.

 

10. Aricak, T. (1999). Self-esteem and vocational self-esteem enhancement of teacher candidates through group counseling. Journal of Educational Sciences. 11, 11-22. Istanbul: Marmara University, Faculty of Education.

International Oral Presentations

1. Fazlioglu, Y., Aricak, T. & Baran, G. (2007). Mothers’ views about sexual development and education of their preschool children. IV. Balkan Congress. June 22-24, 2007. Stara Zagora-Bulgaria.

 

2. Fazlioglu, Y., Baran, G. & Aricak, T. (2006). A study on perception about family environment and life satisfaction of mothers who have children with autism. I. International Home Economics Congress. March 22-24, Ankara-Turkey.

 

3. Aricak, T. (2005). A systematic approach model in diagnosing and solving discipline problems in classroom. 27. Annual ISPA Colloquium. July 13-17, 2005. Athens-Greece. (ispaweb.org)

 

4. Aricak, T. (2002). Self-esteem and vocational self-esteem enhancement: a group counseling program for university students. 25. Annual ISPA Colloquium. July 25-29, 2002. Nyborg-Denmark.( ispaweb.org)

 

Book Chapters

 

1. Aricak, T. (2005). Discipline in classroom. Classroom Management. (Second Edition). (Editors: Musa Gursel, Hakan Sari, Bulent Dilmac). p. 239-276. Konya: Egitim Kitabevi Publications.

 

2. Aricak, T. (2001). Aricak vocational/professional self-esteem scale. Counseling, Leadership and Personality Development Center Handbook III. p.34-37. Istanbul: Air Force Academy Press.

 

3. Aricak, T. (2001). Aricak professional self-esteem group work. Counseling, Leadership and Personality Development Center Handbook II. p.29-51. Istanbul: Air Force Academy Press.

Other Articles

1. Aricak, T. (2006). Aggression and its reasons. Journal of Police (Polis Dergisi). 47, 183-189.

 

2. Aricak, T. (2004). Critiques on university entrance examination. Olusum. 48, 36-40.

 

3. Aricak, T. (2003). What is the creativity? Olusum. 42, 27-32.

 

4. Aricak, T. (2001). The “scientific” principle in Turkish national education. Olusum. 36, 29-39.

 

5. Aricak, T. (2001). Democracy education II. Olusum. 35, 50-61.

 

6. Aricak, T. (2001). Democracy education I. Olusum. 34, 59-67.

 

7. Aricak, T. (1997). How responsible are parents in educational problems? Journal of Yasadikca Egitim. 55,20-23.

 

8. Aricak, T. (1997). What kind of discipline? Journal of Yasadikca Egitim. 52, 14-17.

 

 

National Oral Presentations


1. Aricak, T. (2001). Self-esteem and vocational self-esteem enhancement through group counseling. 6. National Counseling & Guidance Congress Book. Ankara: Turkish Counseling and Guidance Association Publications, No: 8, p.74.

 

2. Aricak, T. (2001). Development of vocational/professional self-esteem scale and its validity and reliability. 6. National Counseling & Guidance Congress Book. Ankara: Turkish Counseling and Guidance Association Publications, No: 8, p.29.

 

3. Aricak, T. (2001). Development of Trakya university self-esteem scale and its validity and reliability. 11. National Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Congress Book. Gazi University Medical Faculty, Department of Child Psychiatry, p. 22-23.

 

4. Aricak, T. & Onur, V. (1999). Teacher candidates’ views on teaching vocation and examining the discrepancies related to self-esteem levels in terms of different variables. 4. National Educational Sciences Congress Book 1. Eskisehir: Anadolu University Publications, No: 1076, p. 458-472. 

 

Workshops and Training Groups Attended

1.      11.02.1995 “Creative Problem Solving” Assoc. Prof. Dr.Nuray Sungur (Place: Kadıkoy Kavram Dershanesi)

2.      18.02.1995 “Special Learning Disorders” Dr.Ümran Korkmazlar (Place: Istanbul Institute of Behavioral Sciences)

3.      11.03.1995 “A Projective Technique in Children’s Appraisal: Drawings ” Prof.Dr.Haluk Yavuzer (Place: Kadıkoy Kavram Dershanesi)

4.      25.03.1995 “Self-Efficacy in Interpersonal Relationships and Assertivity Training” Dr.Frauke Teegen (Hamburg University Institute of Psychology) (Place: I.U. Capa School of Medicine Psychiatry Clinic)

5.      01.04.1995 “The Neurophysiological Basis of Brain and Special Education” Bülent Madi, M.D. (Place: Kadıkoy Kavram Dershanesi)

6.      08.04.1995 “Adjective Check List (ACL) as a Personality Scale” Dr.Canan Savran (Place: Kadıkoy Kavram Dershanesi)

7.      29.04.1995 “Solving of the Interpersonal Conflicts through Mediation ” Dr.Banu Pekkaya (Place: Kadıkoy Kavram Dershanesi)

8.      27.12.1995 “Communication in Family” Prof.Dr.Doğan Cüceloğlu (Place: Besiktas Cultural Center)

9.      02.09.1997 “Gestalt Workshop” Prof.Dr. Nilüfer Voltan Acar (Place: Ankara University School of Educational Sciences)

10.   03-04.10.1998 “School of Parents: Parental Training Program” Prof.Dr.Haluk Yavuzer (Place: Private Edirne Beykent Schools)

11.   14.02.1999 “Self-Psychology” Studies. Psychologist Yavuz Erten (Place: Icgoru Counseling Center)

12.   25.04.1999 “Parent and Teacher Effectiveness Training” Psychologist Birsen Özkan (Place: Private Edirne Beykent Schools)

13.   11-16.12.2000 “Sexual Health Training for Trainers” Istanbul University Istanbul School of Medicine Division of Woman and Child Health Training and Research &   Foundation of Human Resource Development (Place: Istanbul Savoy Hotel)

14.   29-30.01.2001 “Emergency Situation Management in Schools” Istanbul Department of National Education (Place: Private Uskudar American High School)

15.   25.07.2002 “Helping Children to Cope with the Trauma of War and Terrorism” Dr. Shulamit Niv & Dr. Yehuda Shacham

       (Place: Nyborg Strand Hotel/Danimarka)

16.  26-27.04.2003 “Medical Hypnosis Training-I” Medical Hypnosis Association (Place: Yeditepe University School of Dentistry)

17.  18-19.10.2003 “Medical Hypnosis Training-II” Medical Hypnosis Association (Place: Yeditepe University School of Dentistry)

18.  10.01.2004 “Training for Principals and Teachers” Assoc.Prof. Dr.İrfan Erdoğan (Place: Private Edirne Schools)

19.  13-14.12.2004 “Meeting for Evaluation of Trainers in Sexual Health Education” Istanbul University Istanbul School of Medicine Division of Woman and Child Health Training and Research & Foundation of Human Resource Development (Place: Istanbul Nippon Hotel)

20.  14.07.2005 “Self-Mutilation: Response of The School Psychologist” M. Pearrow (Place: Educational Center of the National Bank of Greece)

21.  16.07.2005 “Preventing Child and Adolescent Suicide” J.B. Lund (Place: Educational Center of the National Bank of Greece)

22.  17.07.2005 “Suicide Assessment and Intervention” K. Sievering (Place: Educational Center of the National Bank of Greece)

23.  10-11.09.2005 “Medical Hypnosis Training-III” Medical Hypnosis Association (Place: Yeditepe University School of Dentistry) 

           

Some Public Services by Dr.Aricak

1.      02.04.1994 “Kids’ Education in Preschool Age” (Place: Bursa Department of National Education Conference Center)

2.      07.05.1994 “Child’s Education and Problems” (Place: Private Muazzez Abla Kindergarten/Bostanci-Istanbul)

3.      14.10.1994 “Basic Freedoms of Children”. Panel titled “Family” (Place: Edirne Adult Education Center)

4.      14.12.1994 “Basic Freedoms of Child” Panel titled “Human Rights” (Place: Istanbul Private Bogazici High School)

5.      21.02.2001 “Communication and Empathy in terms of Mass Psychology” (Place: Edirne Chamber of Commerce and Industry)

6.      29.04.2001 “Personality Development of Child” (Place: Edirne Private Sirinler Cocukevi)

7.      02.05.2002 “Communication, Conflict, and Stress Management” (Place: Istanbul Capa Anatolia Teacher High School/ Istanbul European Side School Principles’ In-Service Training)

8.      03.05.2002 “Communication, Conflict, and Stress Management” (Place: Istanbul Atatürk Science High School/ Istanbul Asia Side School Principles’ In-Service Training)

9.      03.04.2003 “Students’ Behaviors” (Place: Private Tekirdag Educational Institutions)

10.   10.04.2003 “Education for Responsible and Successful Children” (Place: Private Trakya Educational Institutions /Corlu)

11.   06.03.2004 “Child and Adolescence Psychology” (Place: Private Edirne Beykent High School)

12.   31.03.2004 “In-Family Comunication” (Place: Edirne Karaagaç Barracks Officers & their spouses)

13.   08.12.2004 “Role of TV and Computer in Child Education” (Place: Edirne Mimar Sinan Rotary Club)

14.   16.12.2004 “Professional Self-Esteem” (Place: Istanbul Air Force Academy)

15.   07.01.2005 “Measurement and Evaluation” (Place: Sabancı Anatolia High School Besiktas)

16.   13.01.2005 “Role of TV and Computer in Child Education” (Place: Lüleburgaz Rotary Club)

17.   27.02.2005 “Preparing Project and Its Management” (Place: Trakya University School of Medicine Cumhuriyet Library)

18.   09.03.2005 “Interpersonal Relationships and Communication” (Place: Kirklareli Police Officers’ In-Service Training)

19.   04.05.2005 “Communication and Empathy” (Place: Edirne Public Hospital/ Doctors’ In-Service Training)

20.   11.05.2005 “Communication and Empathy” (Place: Edirne Public Hospital/ Nurses’ In-Service Training)

21.   18.05.2005 “Communication and Empathy” (Place: Edirne Public Hospital/ Technical Staffs’ In-Service Training)

22.   22.09.2005 “Basic Pillars of Communication” (Place: Bursa Department of Agriculture)

23.   21.01.2006-02.02.2006 “Measurement and Evaluation in Career Planing” (Place: Bahcesehir University Besiktas Campus)

24.   25.02.2006 “Factors Affecting Achievement in Adolescence” (Place: Edirne Adult Education Center)

25.   02.03.2006 “Communication” (Place: Trakya University School of Medicine Dean A Hall)

26.   17.03.2006-14.04.2006 “Research Techniques” (Place: Air War College Yeni Levent-Istanbul)

27.   28.04.2006 “Coping with Stress and Interpersonal Relationships” (Place: Bursa Cumhuriyet High School)

28.   05.05.2006 “Parental Role in Kids’ Education” (Place: Corlu Algida Factory Conference Center)

29.   15.10.2006 “School Psychology in Turkey” (Place: Holiday Inn North, Indianapolis, USA-School Psychologists)

30.   14.05.2007 “Cyberbullying among Adolescents” (Place: Tulane University Department of Psychology New Orleans, USA)