Browsing by Author "Gursesli, Mustafa Can"

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EFFECTS OF NOISE POLLUTION ON ANGER AND SMOKING ADDICTION IN COLLEGE STUDENTS
(inst integrative Omics & Applied Biotechnology, 2020) Sahmurova, Aida; Gursesli, Mustafa Can
A common phenomenon observed in our daily lives, noise leads to both auditory and non-auditory health problems. In addition to workplace environments where people often develop noise-induced hearing loss, noise may frequently lead to hearing loss in our everyday lives, too. Also, it is proven that too much exposure to noise combined with other variables has a triggering effect. Furthermore, there is a meaningful relationship between smoking and anger, and increase in anger symptoms is observed in smokers during their deprivation periods. In this research, in order to measure the anger variable, The State-Trait Anger and Anger Expression Scale and in order to measure smoking Fagerstrom Test for Nicotine Dependence Scale were used. In order to measure the noise intensity, CESVA DC 311 model T240385 serial numbered devices were used in 8 different spots. The research took place and was evaluated in Okan University and 473 individuals participated the research. Considering this research, the correlation between noise levels and anger and smoking addiction was tested while studying the relationship of these variables on college students' group. According to the results of the study, noise was found to be significantly and positively correlated with the trait, state, outraged and hated anger. However, there is significant positive correlation between trait anger and nicotine addiction in the smoking group. Mean scores for the trait, state, outraged, and hated anger were found higher among smoking addicts when compared to non-smokers. On the other hand, the mean scores for controlled anger were higher among non-smokers.
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EFFECTS OF NOISE POLLUTION ON ATTENTION DEFICIT AND HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER IN COLLEGE STUDENTS
(inst integrative Omics & Applied Biotechnology, 2020) Sahmurova, Aida; Gursesli, Mustafa Can
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) springs in childhood and is described with behaviors like impulsivity, inattention, struggling with paying attention and hyperactivity. Causes can be various such as inheritance, neurological/neuropsychological or environmental. People get affected not only psychologically, but also physiologically. Noisy environments usually affect people with ADHD as well. The inattention symptoms of ADHD become clearer as the noise gets louder. The relation between ADHD and noise is aimed to be studied in this research. 622 individuals participated in the research in Istanbul Okan University. CESVA DC 311 model device was used in 8 different places in order to measure noise levels in the first part of the survey. Next, in order to study the relation between ADHD and noise, Adult Self-Report scale was used on students. The analysis indicated that average of impulsivity and hyperactivity of participants in Humanities and Social Sciences Faculty is much lower than those in Wellness Center. A significant difference in ADHD total point average was found. By Tukey test, the origin of difference was analyzed, and it was observed that total average points of participants in Humanities and Social Sciences Faculty was significantly lower than those in Wellness Center. According to unpaired T-test data in demographic parameter studies, no significant difference between these parameters and ADHD points was found.
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Psychological and Behavioral Effects of League of Legends Rank System for Italian Competitive Players
(Springer international Publishing Ag, 2024) Gursesli, Mustafa Can; Masti, Federica; Duradoni, Mirko; Bostan, Barbaros; Sungu, Ertugrul; Zilbeyaz, Pervin Cagla; Guazzini, Andrea
This study presents the relationships between levels of toxicity, validation-seeking behavior, emotional affectivity, and desire to quit at higher ranks in the popular multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game, namely League of Legends. Analysis of data collected from Italian participants (N= 370) supports positive correlations between rank and toxicity, rank and validation-seeking behavior, and rank and positive emotion affectivity. In addition, higher ranks are associated with a reduced desire to quit the game caused by toxic behavior. These findings underline the importance of supporting positive interactions between players and intervention programmes to tackle toxic behavior in competitive gaming environments.