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2023 Yılı Cumhurbaşkanlığı Seçimi: Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’ın Kampanya Stratejileri Üzerine Bir İnceleme
(2025) Esiyok, Elif; Üner, Mehmet Mithat
Politik pazarlama, siyasal seçim süreçlerinde seçmen tercihlerini şekillendirme, kamuoyu algısını yönlendirme ve seçim başarısını artırmada kritik bir rol oynamaktadır. Seçim süreçlerinde, siyasi partiler seçmen kitlesine ulaşabilmek, onların desteklerini kazanmak ve rakipleri karşısında üstünlük elde edebilmek için kapsamlı politik pazarlama stratejileri geliştirerek, uygulamaktadır. Bu çalışmada, örnek olay incelemesi yöntemi kullanılmıştır. Örnek olay kapsamında, Türkiye’de gerçekleştirilen 2023 Türkiye Cumhurbaşkanlığı seçimlerinde Adalet ve Kalkınma Partisi’nin (AK Parti) uyguladığı politik pazarlama stratejileri incelenmiştir. Seçim başarısında katkı sağlayan bu stratejiler, iletişim çabaları ve rekabet üstünlüğü elde etme yaklaşımları üzerine yoğunlaşmıştır. Çalışma bulguları, AK Parti’nin rekabet üstünlüğü elde etmesine vesile olan pazarlama iletişimi çabalarının on ana başlık altında incelenebileceğini göstermiştir. Bu stratejiler; seçim tarihinin belirlenmesi, stratejik zamanlama planının oluşturulması, sosyal medyanın etkin kullanımı, veri odaklı mikro hedefleme stratejisinin kullanılması, seçmen psikolojisini etkileyen duygusal katarsis, hikâye anlatımı kullanımı, tekno-milliyetçilik vurgusu, toplumsal bütünleşmeyi sağlayan ortak kültür vurgusu, farklı etnik ve dil gruplarına ulaşabilmek adına farklı dillerde mesajların iletilmesi ve pazarlama iletişimi tekniklerinin etkin kullanılması gibi yenilikçi yaklaşımları içermektedir. Kampanya sürecinde geliştirilen stratejiler ile farklı seçmen grupları ile etkili iletişim kurulmuş ve güçlü bir seçmen sadakati pekiştirilmiştir. Çalışma bulguları, politik pazarlamanın seçim süreçlerindeki belirleyici rolünü vurgularken, modern seçim kampanyalarının nasıl şekillendiğine dair önemli bulgular sunmaktadır. Pazarlama iletişimi ve politika arasındaki etkileşimi daha iyi anlamaya yönelik katkı sağlayan bu analiz, gelecekteki seçim kampanyalarına ışık tutabilecek niteliktedir.
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Acceptance of Educational Use of Ai Chatbots in the Context of Self-Directed Learning With Technology and Ict Self-Efficacy of Undergraduate Students
(Taylor & Francis inc, 2024) Esiyok, Elif; Gokcearslan, Sahin; Kucukergin, Kemal Gurkan
For long now, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) chatbots in higher education to support and engage learners in classroom learning activities has been attracting the attention of researchers. The acceptance of this technology for learning purposes is indicative of learners' intentions and actual use in the future. Hence, this study aims to test the educational use of AI chatbots in the context of self-directed learning with technology (SDLT) along with information and communication technology (ICT) self-efficacy, using the extended Technology Acceptance Model (TAM). The study involved 414 undergraduate students, and the research model was tested by utilizing the Partial Least Square Structural Equation Model (PLS-SEM). The results indicate that ICT self-efficacy affects only the perceived ease of use (PEU), whereas PEU and perceived usefulness have a positive effect on the intention to use AI chatbots. Moreover, SDLT is shown to affect both the intention and the actual use of AI chatbots. As such, it is suggested - among other notes - that universities update their curricula and activities to support SDLT, and also organize activities in order to increase ICT self-efficacy among students.
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Consumer Ethics, Materialism and Material Satisfaction: a Study on Turkish Adolescent Consumers
(Wiley, 2020) Ozgen, Ozlen; Esiyok, Elif
The aim of this study is to reveal the differences among consumer ethics, materialistic attitudes and material satisfaction of the adolescents across the socio-economic level and gender in Turkey. The sample of the study is formed by randomly selected high schools students (n = 350) in Ankara. The results indicated that consumer ethics, materialistic attitudes and material satisfaction varied according to socio-economic level (p < .01). Among materialistic attitudes and material satisfaction, only a significant difference is found on consumer ethics across the gender. There is no significant difference among gender on materialistic attitudes and material satisfaction. In general, males' ethical beliefs were found lower than the females.
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The Effect of Social Media Usage, Appearance-Related Social Media Pressure and Body Mass Index on Body Appreciation of Cosmetic Procedure Patients
(Springer, 2023) Sonmez, Mehmet; Esiyok, Elif
Background The number of cosmetic procedures has increased in recent years. Social media use and its effects on plastic surgery decisions are among the most widely discussed topics. This study aimed to test a research model that explores the relationship between social media usage frequency, appearance-related social media pressure, and body mass index (BMI) on the body appreciation of patients undergoing cosmetic procedures, and to evaluate their clinical impacts. Methods In total, 136 participants were included in this study, which met and exceeded the sample size requirement. The questionnaire was designed by using reliable scales and demographic data. Partial least squares structural equation modeling was used to test the hypothesized research model. Results The mean age of the participants was 35 years, and 70% had normal BMI scores. Among them, 59.6% underwent invasive procedures and 40.4% underwent minimally invasive procedures. BMI negatively affected body appreciation (beta = 0.199, p < 0.05). Social media did not have a significant effect on appearance-related social media pressure (beta = 0.001, p > 0.05). Appearance-related social media pressure negatively affected body appreciation (beta = - 0.280. p > 0.05). Conclusion Social media is not only an information source but also creates pressure on appearance. Therefore, plastic surgeons should use social media and consider the psychology of patients during their communication.
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Emotion Regulation, E-Learning Readiness, Technology Usage Status, In-Class Smartphone Cyberloafing, and Smartphone Addiction in the Time of Covid-19 Pandemic
(Wiley, 2023) Gokcearslan, Sahin; Durak, Hatice Yildiz; Esiyok, Elif
BackgroundThe COVID-19 pandemic has spread quickly, e-learning became compulsory and disseminated throughout the world. During the pandemic, smartphones are frequently used to access e-learning content, but connecting to technological tools increased the risk of cyberloafing during e-courses. Currently, there are a limited number of studies on how e-learning will evolve under compulsory conditions. ObjectivesThis study aimed to investigate the relationship between emotion regulation, e-learning readiness, technology usage status (TUS), in-class smartphone cyberloafing, and smartphone addiction (SA) of the students during the pandemic. MethodsIn total 1294 students participated in this study. A research model was tested by structural equation modelling. Results and ConclusionThe findings of this study indicated that there is a relationship between TUS and SA. Emotion regulation was related to SA. E-learning readiness levels can help to explain cyberloafing. This study presents a conceptual model of the variables that affect cyberloafing in the context of the e-learning environment.
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An examination of the relationship among conspicuous consumption, social media addiction, narcissism, and empathy: a research on university students
(inderscience Enterprises Ltd, 2024) Akbulut, Ayse; Esiyok, Elif; Cigdemoglu, Ceyhan; Ozgen, Ozlen
The purpose of this study is to reveal the relationship between conspicuous consumption behaviour, social media addiction, narcissistic characteristics, and empathy for university students. Using a cross-sectional survey design, with a non-random sampling strategy, a total of 1,215 participants completed the online survey. Data were analysed through the structural equation modelling technique using the AMOS statistical analysis package to discover the relationship among variables. Findings indicated that social media addiction has a moderately positive relationship with conspicuous consumption, a weak negative relationship with empathy, and a moderately positive relationship with narcissism. As a result, both empathy and narcissism have an impact on conspicuous consumption, and social media addiction affects empathy. This study contributes to the literature in terms of exploring the relationship between empathy and conspicuous consumption together for young consumers.
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The Importance of Media on Decision to Undergo Cosmetic Surgery Operation
(Springer, 2022) Sonmez, Mehmet; Esiyok, Elif
Background How media disseminates ideal beauty, and its effect on the decision-making process of cosmetic procedures are among the most discussed topics in the literature. This study aimed to investigate the effects of media on patients' decisions to undergo cosmetic surgery. Materials and Methods Between March and September 2021, 82 patients participated in this study and informed consent was obtained from all patients. A questionnaire containing three different parts was developed by a consultant plastic surgeon and a public relations and marketing specialist, according to the literature. All statistical analyses were performed using SPSS version 22.0. Results The majority of patients underwent rhinoplasty (31.7%), breast reduction (25.6%), and breast augmentation (12.2%). Some of the patients underwent two different operations (6%). The correlation analysis results showed that, there was a medium, positive correlation between wanting to be attractive and thinking that media is an important tool in the decision to undergo cosmetic surgery (r=.307, p<.01). Want to look like people on the media and compare themselves with those showing a positive and strong correlation (r=.640, p<.01). The photographs on the magazines affected the patients aged between 40-49 and 50-59 more (chi(2)(4) = 11,378, p<.05); however, the published news on the Internet affected the younger sample (30-39 and 21-29) more than the other age groups (chi(2)(4)= 11,808, p<.05). The participants aged 30-39 and 21-29 tend to compare themselves with people on the Internet. Conclusion The study concludes that media is not only important for disseminating beauty ideals but is also an important source during decision making. However, further studies with more participants and objective scales are needed to verify our results.
The Roles of Media, Social Comparison and Self-Discrepancy on Overweight/Obese Patients' Decision To Undergo Intragastric Botulinum Toxin-A Injection
(Istanbul Univ, Fac Letters, dept Psychology, 2022) Esiyok, Elif; Saygılı, Dilek Demirtepe; Saygili, Dilek Demirtepe; Saygılı, Dilek Demirtepe
Body image is the sum of individuals' perceptions of their own bodies. There are various factors that affect body image, one of which is sociocultural factors. Sociocultural factors, including family, peers and the media, are important factors affecting the body image of individuals. The effects of being overweight on one's body image perception has been one of the most frequently researched topics in recent years. Studies have also shown that comparing one's body with people in the media, and the dissatisfaction with one's body resulting from it, motivates people to resort to various methods of losing weight. Doctors recommend various procedures for health reasons. Moreover, overweight women choose some surgical procedures such as intragastric botox injection, due to their concerns about their body image. Intragastric Botulinum Toxin-A injection (stomach botox) is one of them. This study aims to explore how sociocultural factors affect the overweight/ class I obese female patients' decision to undergo an intragastric botox injection treatment from an interpretative phenomenological approach. The sample of the study consisted of 12 female patients who had an intragastric botox injection in the last six months. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with the patients. The interpretive phenomenological analysis revealed seven themes; self-definition through physical characteristics, motivations towards intragastric botox injection, attitudes towards the body, the perceived effects of being overweight, comparing one's own body, the role of the media in the decision-making process, and treatment plans for changing one's appearance in the future. It has been found that the body image perceptions of the patients play an important role in the processing-decision-making processes.. In addition, it has been observed that social media is a channel frequently used by patients for the purpose of obtaining information. The study is important in terms of trying to understand cognitive processes including self-evaluations and body image, their motivations behind intragastric BTA injection, and attitudes toward their bodies.
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Understanding the Intention To Use Artificial Intelligence Chatbots in Education: the Role of Individual Innovativeness and AI Trust Among University Students
(Springernature, 2025) Gokcearslan, Sahin; Esiyok, Elif; Kucukergin, Kemal Gurkan
AI chatbots, which use artificial intelligence and are growing in popularity offer interactive learning environments. In this current study, we used the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) for the acceptance of AI chatbots in the educational environment. The expanded model included the variables of AI chatbot trust and individual innovativeness. A total of 306 university students participated in the research. According to the Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) results, the model explained 61% of the variance in intention to use AI chatbots for educational purposes. This study shows that AI trust and individual innovativeness offer deeper insights into the research model. Based on these findings, practical recommendations include providing supportive activities to improve ease of use and usefulness, encouraging innovation among less innovative students, and enhancing chatbot design with more humanistic and pedagogical features to build trust and engagement.