Ayşegül Metindoğan
MS: İstanbul Bilgi University, Clinical Psychology Program, Marriage and Couple Therapy, İstanbul, Turkey, 2017
PhD: Syracuse University, Department of Child and Family Studies, Syracuse, NY, 2007
Doctoral dissertation: Parenting, child mastery motivation, and children's school readiness to learn in Turkey: A structural equation analysis
MS: Syracuse University, Department of Child and Family Studies, Syracuse, NY, 2001
BA: Ankara Üniversitesi, Psychological Services in Education, Ankara, Turkey, 1997
Gender and sexuality
Parenting styles and beliefs cross-culturally
Cognitive and Social Competence among young children
Children’s motivation and readiness to learn
Role of fathers in children’s development
Turkish Families and child rearing
Marriage, division of household labor
Moral and prosocial development in children
Cross-cultural research in child development
Intimate relationships
Siblings
Internalizing Externalizing Problem Behaviors
Journal Articles
Metindogan, A., Altun, T., Ataş, B. & Çeliker, K. (in preperation). Parental Perceptions of Young Children's Reactions to Different Types of Violence Exposure.
Metindogan, A. (in preparation) Young children’s perceptions of adult gender roles, gendered occupations and tasks as a function of female headscarf in a Muslim society
Buist, K. L., Metindogan, A., Coban, S., Watve, S., Paranjpe, A., Koot, H. M., van Lier, P., Branje, S. J. T., & Meeus, W. H. J. (2017). Cross-cultural differences in sibling power balance and its concomitants across three age periods. In N. Campione-Barr (Ed.), Power, control, and influence in sibling relationships across development. New Directions for Child and Adolescent Development. 156, 87–104
Celebi Oncu E., & Metindogan Wise, A. (2010). The effects of the 1999 Turkish earthquake on young children: Analyzing traumatized children’s completion of short stories. Child Development, 81 (4), 1161-1175
Roopnarine, J. L., Krishnakumar, A., Metindogan, A., & Evans, M. (2006). Links among parenting styles, academic socialization, and the early academic and social skills of Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten-age Children of English-speaking Caribbean immigrants. Early Childhood Research Quarterly, 21 (2), 238-252.
Book Chapters
Metindogan, A. (2015). Fathering in Turkey. In Roopnarine, J. L. (Ed.) Fathers Across Cultures: The Importance, Roles, and Diverse Practices of Dads. pp. 327-349. Praeger, Santa Barbara, CA.
Metindogan, A. (2014). Gelişim bilimi: Tanımı, kapsamı, tarihsel temelleri, araştırma konu ve yöntemleri. In. F.Turan & A. Yükselen (Ed.) Okul öncesinde çocuk gelişimi. Hedef Yayıncılık (Developmental science: Definitions, content, historical roots, research topics and methods)
Roopnarine, J. L. & Metindogan, A. (2005). Cultural Beliefs About childrearing and schooling in immigrant families and “developmentally appropriate practices”: Yawning gaps! In O. N. Saracho and B Spodek (Eds.) Contemporary Perspectives in Early Childhood Education.
Roopnarine, J. L. & Metindogan, A. (2005). Cross-national issues in early childhood education. In O. Saracho and B. Spodek (Eds). Handbook of Research on the Education of Young Children (2nd ed.). Mahwah, NJ: Earlbaum.
Roopnarine, J.L., Metindogan, A. & Yang, H. J. (2004). Mixed-Age educational programs for young children. In J. L. Roopnarine & J. E. Johnson (Eds.). Approaches to early childhood education. (4th Ed.). Columbus, OH: Merrill/Prentice Hall.
Selected Presentations
Metindogan, A., Altun, T., Ataş, B. & Çeliker, K. (2017). Parental Perceptions of Young Children's Reactions to Different Types of Violence Exposure. 5. International Early Childhood Education Conference, Gazi Üniversity, Ankara.
Metindogan Wise, A, & Wise, R. M., (April, 2013). Young children’s perceptions of adult gender roles, gendered occupations and tasks as a function of female headscarf in a Muslim society Poster to be presented at Society for Research in Child Development biennial conference (SRCD), Seattle.
Metindogan Wise, A, Carter, D. B. & Wise, R. M. (April, 2012). How children negotiate gender in a Muslim society: The influence of female dress on children’s gender stereotypes. Poster presented at the Fifth Annual Gender Development Research Conference, San Francisco.
Metindogan Wise, A, Wise, R. M., & Carter D. B. (April, 2011). Turkish Mothers' Perspectives on Gender Related Issues: Findings from Evaluation of a Mother Training program. Poster presented at Society for Research in Child Development biennial conference (SRCD), Montreal.
Metindogan Wise, A, Wise, R. M., & Carter D. B. (September, 2010). Metindogan Wise, A, Wise, R. M., & Carter D. B. Maternal efficacy, depression and children’s involvement in household chores as a function of sex of the child. Poster accepted for presentation presented at the Annual Gender Development Research Conference, San Francisco.
Wise, R. M. & Metindogan Wise, A. (July, 2009). Grandparent influence and intergenerational relationships in childhood, adolescence, and emerging adulthood. XIXth IAGG World Congress of Gerontology and Geriatrics, Paris.
Wise, R. M. & Metindogan Wise, A. (August, 2009). Autonomy and Psychological Well-Being: A Study of Female Emerging Adults in Turkey. XIV European Conference on Developmental Psychology, Vilnius.
Wise, R. M. & Metindogan Wise, A. (2008). Grandchildren’s perceptions of grandparent goal influence in emerging adulthood. Poster presented at Annual Conference of Turkish Psychological Society (TPS), Istanbul.
Wise, R. M. & Metindogan Wise, A. (2008). Grandparent-grandchild shared activities as a predictor of grandchildren’s perceptions of grandparent goal influence in emerging adulthood. Poster presented at Annual conference of British Psychological Society (BPS), Dublin.
Metindogan Wise, A, Carter, D. B. & Wise, R. M. (March, 2007). Correlates of socio-emotional development of Turkish preschool children. Poster presented at Society for Research in Child Development biennial conference (SRCD), Boston.
Metindogan, A, Carter, D. B. & Wise, R. M. (April, 2006). Parenting, child mastery motivation and children’s competence among preschoolers in Turkey. Poster presented at the Second Annual Gender Development Research Conference, San Francisco.
Kaplan, H., Metindogan, A., & Carter, D. B. (2005, April). Ethnicity, religiosity, and identity among second-generation Muslim-Americans. Poster presented at Society for Research in Child Development biennial conference (SRCD) Atlanta.
Metindogan, A, & Carter, D. B. (April, 2004). Gender related rules and responses among Turkish parents. Poster presented at the First Annual Gender Development Research Conference, San Francisco.
Roopnarine, J. L., & Metindogan, A. (April, 2004). Cultural beliefs about childrearing and schooling in immigrant families and “Developmentally appropriate practices”: Yawning gaps! Paper presented at the 12th Annual International Roundtable on School, Family, and Community Partnerships, San Diego.
Ozgun, O., & Metindogan, A. (2004, March). A review of utilization of family theories in empirical research on household division of labor. Paper presented at the Graduate Student Symposium on Gender `04: Gender Across Borders, Buffalo.
Metindogan, A. & Carter, D. B. (2003, November) Parenting Styles, Parental Expectations, and Developmentally Appropriate Practices: Facilitating Cooperative Goal Sharing through Interaction. Paper presented at National Association for the Education of Young Children annual conference, Chicago.
Evans, M., Metindogan, A. & Carter, D. B. (2003, April). Gender Constancy and Sex typed Preferences: A meta-analytic integration. Poster presented at Society for Research in Child Development biennial conference, Tampa.
Metindogan, A., Evans, M. & Carter, D. B. (2003, April,). Parenting Practices and Children's Understanding of Gender-Based Rules: Perceptions of Turkish Parents. Poster presented at Society for Research in Child Development biennial conference, Tampa.
Selected Invited Talks
Metindogan, A. (2017) Second Shift: Mother’s conflicting roles and responsibilities for child care. Ziraat Bank, Ankara
Metindogan Wise, 2013 & 2014, 2015 Positive parenting: Raising responsible, adaptable and competent children. Akalin Harika Cocuk Akademisi
Metindogan Wise, 2011 & 2012. Understanding Child Development and Behaviors, ILKYAR (Teacher Training Project for Boarding Schools (ILKYAR), Middle East Technical University (METU) and Bogazici University, Istanbul.
Metindogan Wise, 2011. Early Childhood Development and Education: Evidence from Brain Research. Beylikduzu Provincial Directorate for National Education seminar for teachers and parents.
Metindogan Wise, 2011. Developmentally appropriate value education for young children. Value Education Seminar, Ihlas Koleji, Istanbul, Turkey
Metindogan Wise, 2010. Assessment and measurement of young children Turkish Private Schools Association Meeting, Istanbul, Turkey2005, 2006 & 2007. Infant Toddler Sexuality. Quality infant Toddler caregiving Workshop, Syracuse University, Syracuse , New York
Fall 2016, ongoing
Currently conducting a study examining the effects of media and background TV on children attention and distractibility
Currently preparing a manuscript of a study on adoption beliefs as a function of sexual orientation of the adopting family
Currently preparing a manuscript of s study that examined parental perceptions of children’s exposure to violence
Fall 2010 – 2014
Designing and leading an experimental study exploring contextual influences on young children’s gender cognitions. Supported by Bogazici University Research Fund.
Spring 2009 – February 2010, ACEV, Istanbul Turkey
Designed and lead a mixed design empirical research assessing the effectiveness of Anne Çocuk Eğitim Vakfı’s (ACEV, Mother Child Education Foundation) mother training programs in Turkey for mothers of children aged 7 to 11. Funded by ACEV.
Spring 2009 – January 2010
Examining familial and contextual factors associated with delayed school entry in collaboration with UNICEF and Ministry of Education. Working with a team of researchers, responsibilities included developing research instruments, analyzing the results and writing the report. Funded by UNICEF
Part time Instructor, Spring 2016 – Fall 2016, Bahcesehir University, Psychology Department
PSY 2004 Resesearch Methods II (Applied)
PSY 1001 Introduction to Psychology
Part time Instructor, Spring 2013 – Spring 2015, Istanbul Bilgi University, Psychology Department
PSY 222, Adolescent Psychology
PSY 110, General Psychology
Consulting
Academic Coordinator, September, 2015-2017 Nutricia & Boğaziçi University Foundation: Mucize Annelik Okulu
Preparing, delivering & evaluating a training program for nurses to be trainers for a mother education program.
Academic Consultant, Summer 2015, ongoing, Science Camp for at risk prepubescents
Designing and evaluating a science and psychological support camp for at risk children requiring governmental financial assistance.
Academic Consultant, Sep 2013, Dec 2014, Akalın Harika Çocuk Akademisi, Gaziantep
Responsibilities included teacher training, curriculum & program development, material selection, classroom design, child evaluations and parent seminars
Academic Consultant, Sep 2010- June 2011, Merak Eden Cocuk Anaokulu with Bogazici University Alumni Association, Turkey
Responsibilities included teacher training, curriculum & program development, material selection, classroom design, child evaluations and parent seminars
Academic Consultant, Sep 2010- Jan 2012, “Elim Sende” Project, Garanti Bank, Turkey
Responsibilities include working on material selections and design of classrooms, teacher training, delivering seminars on child development for a project in which preschool classrooms are renovated and updated throughout the country.
Project Developer & Consultant, 2008 May- January 2010, “Joker Akademi” ATM Trade & Marketing Co.
Responsibilities include material and location selections, design, employee hiring, training and developing the educational program for JOKER AKADEMI, Child and Family Development and Play Center and delivering a series of lectures and seminars on child development and parenting.
Excellence in Teaching Award, Bogazici University (2015)
Graduate School All University Doctoral Prize (2008) : “Awarded annually to doctoral students in each of Syracuse University’s 11 schools and colleges who have demonstrated originality, contribution to the field, creativity, methodology, soundness, and quality of writing in their dissertation.”
Doctorate Award for Research Excellence (2004): Award is presented by College for Human Services and Health Professions, Syracuse University, “to the doctoral student who has excelled in academic achievement, research practice and leadership activities, as well as great potential for continued growth and contribution to the area of child and family studies, the college, and the university.”
Full scholarship from Ministry of National Education to study abroad (Masters & Doctorate): Scholarship is received after taking a comprehensive examination to pursue graduate education abroad (Masters and Ph.D.). Covers school fees, living and health expenses with a monthly stipend.
Full scholarship from Ministry of National Education (Undergraduate Education): Given to those students who score at the 90th percentile or higher on their college entrance examination. Covers school fees, living and health expenses with a monthly stipend.
