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    Breaking the Silence: Motivations, Struggles, and Future Hopes of Sex Workers in Türkiye
    (Springer, 2025) Kara, Yunus; Kaya, Tugba Billur; Serpen, Ayse Sezen
    Sex workers are exposed to different forms of discrimination and inequality in many societies, which negatively affects their bio-psycho-social lives, causing them to be excluded from society and making it difficult for them to access various services. In this study, a phenomenological approach was used within the framework of a qualitative research method to obtain detailed data to determine the experiences of 17 sex workers with different sexual orientations and gender identities living in T & uuml;rkiye between October 2023 and November 2023. As a result of the analysis, the main themes were determined as experiences related to sex work, current health status, social support systems, experiences with and thoughts about institutions and organizations, and plans for the future. It is thought that it would be beneficial to conduct more studies focusing on the experiences of sex workers with different sexual orientations and gender identities and to present these studies with different research methods. In addition, it is necessary to understand the experiences of sex workers, to identify their changing problems and needs, and to implement policies such as various health, social services and access to justice within this framework.
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    DEVELOPING THE POWER EQUITY SCALE FOR COUPLE/FAMILY THERAPY PRACTICES FROM A FEMINIST PERSPECTIVE AND DETERMINING ITS PSYCHOMETRIC PROPERTIES
    (Irfan TÜRKOGLU, 2024) Serpen, Ayse Sezen; Kara, Yunus; Özdemir, Hasan Fehmi; Duyan, Veli
    This study carried out to develop the Power Equity Scale and establish its validity and reliability. The Scale was applied to the first study group comprised the 404 couple/family therapists. After the scale was applied, an exploratory factor analysis has been conducted and the final single factor scale with 19 items has been found. The structure occuring as a result of the exploratory factor analysis has been confirmed by confirmatory factor analysis. The Cronbach Alpha reliability coefficient acquired from the scale is 0.983. As a result of the test-retest method applied to determine the consistency between the measurements of the scale, the correlation value found between the scores obtained from the two applications is 0.98. Depending on these findings, the Power Equity Scale has been determined to be a valid and reliable tool that can be used to collect data in the studies to be conducted in the field.
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    Evaluating the Impact of Gender-Sensitive Group Supervision: A Randomized Controlled Trial with Social Workers
    (Sage Publications Inc, 2025) Kara, Yunus; Serpen, Ayse Sezen
    This study examines the impact of gender-sensitive group supervision on social workers through a pretest-posttest experimental design. The program was conducted over 8 months, comprising 16 sessions, with 20 social workers aged 25 to 39 from diverse fields in Istanbul. Participants completed pre- and post intervention assessments, including the Personal Information Form, Vocational Interest Scale, Professional Satisfaction Scale, and Power Equity Scale. The supervision program integrated traditional approaches-administrative, educational, and supportive supervision-while emphasizing gender-equality-based practices through case analyses and evaluations.Findings Results indicate that social workers who participated in the gender-sensitive group supervision program experienced significant improvements in their Vocational Interest, Professional Satisfaction, and Power Equity Scale scores. These outcomes demonstrate that addressing gender-sensitive practices in supervision contributes positively to key professional metrics.Applications The findings suggest that integrating gender-sensitive practices into group supervision has the potential to enhance professional satisfaction, equitable power dynamics, and vocational interest among social workers. This approach can be implemented in social work practices to foster more inclusive and effective supervision methods, potentially improving service delivery and professional well-being.
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    Touching the Other's Life in Turkey: Empathy-Focused Group Work as a Randomized Controlled Trial
    (Sage Publications Inc, 2024) Kara, Yunus; Serpen, Ayse Sezen
    Purpose: This study evaluated the possible effects of empathy-focused group work on the participants, which is designed by bringing together cisgender heterosexual and LGBTQ+ people. Method: The study group of the research consists of 28 people (14 people in each of the experimental and control groups) who receive social service from a municipality in Istanbul, Turkey. The empathy-focused group work lasted 8 weeks, and pretest and posttest measurements were performed using the Affective and Cognitive Measure of Empathy (ACME) Scale and the Social Dominance Orientation Scale. Results: The result of this study showed that the participants were able to experience positive contact experiences in group work with heterogeneous groups, and an increase in the emotional and cognitive empathy levels of the participants and a decrease in their social dominance orientation. Conclusions: Implications for future research and professional practice are discussed.