PsyCraft Journal, Year 2025 Issue 1

Examınıng the Relatıonshıp Between Peer Bullyıng and Communıcatıon Skılls of Secondary School Students

Ali Haydar ŞARGizem Sarıer — 2026-07-16

In this study, the relational screening method, one of the general screening designs, was used to reveal the relationship between secondary school students' tendencies to be bullies or victims and their communication skill levels, and the relationship correlation between the two variables was examined.The study group of the research consists of 512 secondary school students (5-6-7-8th grade) in the Central District of Bolu Province, studying in the 2023-2024 academic year. In the study, data were collected through "Personal Information Form", "Peer Bullying Identification Scale Adolescent Form" and "Communication Skills Inventory". It was observed that the answers given to the "Peer Bullying Identification Scale Adolescent Form" did not show a normal distribution in both the total score and its sub-dimensions. For this reason, non-parametric tests were used in independent analyses. Mann–Whitney U test and Kruskal Wallis-H tests were performed. Spearman Correlation Test was used to evaluate correlations between subscales. Since the total score of the "Communication Skills Inventory" showed a normal distribution, ANOVA and t Test were used in independent tests of this scale. Students' communication skills showed a significant difference in favor of girls in terms of gender. It has been found that peer bullying is most common in males in terms of gender. It was determined that there was a significant negative relationship between communication skills and peer bullying and its sub-dimensions.

An Examination of The Relationship Between Cognitive Flexibility and Big Five Personality Traits in Adults

DENİZ DABANYasemin GÜLER ,Roza DEMİR — 2026-07-16

Romantic loneliness is defined as a subjective experience of loneliness and dissatisfaction that arises when an individual's need for emotional closeness, attachment, and reciprocity is not sufficiently met within a romantic relationship, despite the presence of a physical partner. Although theoretical and empirical studies show that romantic loneliness is a critical concept in developmental, emotional, and relational terms, there are limited valid and reliable measurement tools that can directly measure romantic loneliness in adults. This study aims to develop the Romantic Loneliness Scale for Adults and to examine the scale's factor structure, validity, reliability properties, and measurement invariance across genders. A 26-item draft form, created based on a literature review and expert opinions, was revised to 24 items. The scale was then administered to three independent samples (N = 265, N = 247, N = 192). Exploratory factor analysis revealed that the scale has a single-factor structure, accounting for 59% of the variance, with factor loadings ranging from 0.675 to 0.853. Confirmatory factor analysis showed that the unidimensional model provided acceptable fit (χ²/df = 2.977, CFI = .948, GFI = .901, SRMR = .051). In reliability analyses, Cronbach's alpha coefficients ranged from 0.922 to 0.933, while McDonald's ω values ranged from 0.925 to 0.935; CR (0.936–0.938) and AVE (0.505–0.561) values supported the convergent validity of the scale. Measure invariance analyses conducted by gender showed that the scale has invariance at the scalar level. The findings suggest that the Romantic Loneliness Scale is a valid and reliable instrument for measuring romantic loneliness in adults.

The Mediating Role of Cognitive Control and Flexibility in the Effect of Adult Individuals' Career Adaptability on Psychological Resilience

Hazel DURUElif Seca Kara ,Eyüp İKVAN — 2026-07-16

This study aims to determine the mediating role of cognitive control and flexibility in the effect of adult individuals' career adaptability on psychological resilience. Today, in Türkiye, the multitasking of individuals, especially in the adult group, during their developmental period, is a significant determinant of their psychological resilience. Career adaptability emerges as a significant career factor that can influence psychological resilience. Cognitive control and flexibility are important capacities that enable individuals to generate alternatives in the face of situations. The study sample consisted of 244 adults (125 women, 119 men) ranging in age from 22 to 63 years. The instruments used in the research were the "Brief Resilience Scale", the "Cognitive Control and Flexibility Scale", and the "Career Adapt-Abilities Scale Short Form", along with the "Personal Information Form" developed by the researchers. Pearson correlation analysis and structural equation modeling were used in the data analysis. Analyses revealed that career adaptability, and cognitive control and flexibility explained psychological resilience at an R²=0.59 rate. Furthermore, the structural model constructed to determine the mediating role of cognitive control and flexibility was found to fit well. Based on the results, recommendations for researchers are presented

Mapping The Scientific Landscape Of Rumination: A Bibliometric Analysis In Web Of Science

Betül ŞAHİN — 2026-07-16

This study conducted a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of 1,967 academic publications released in the Web of Science database between 1983 and 2026 to examine the development process of the literature on the concept of rumination. Within the scope of the current study, performance analysis, conceptual mapping, co-word and co-citation networks, historiography, and thematic trend analyses were performed on September 26, 2025. The findings revealed a significant increase in the number of publications on the concept of rumination, particularly after 2005, with the peak occurring in 2024. According to the analysis results, Personality and Individual Differences, Journal of Affective Disorders, and Frontiers in Psychology stood out as the most prolific publications on this topic. The University of Pittsburgh made the most contributions, followed by the University of Columbia, Leiden University, University of Exeter, and Vanderbilt University. When examining the authors, researchers such as Nolen-Hoeksema, Watkins, Treynor, and McLaughlin are recognized for their contributions to the formation of the field's infrastructure. The results of the thematic analysis showed that the concept of rumination has shifted from historical research focusing on depression and cognitive processes to contemporary themes of psychological flexibility, stress regulation, and well-being. These findings revealed that rumination has gained increasing importance in the psychology literature and has evolved into a multidisciplinary construct associated with different psychosocial dimensions.

Romantic Loneliness Scale for Adults: Development, Structural Validation, and Psychometric Examination

Emine YükselOsman SÖNER — 2026-07-16