RESEARCH
Research Interests
Program evaluation of youth and family-based interventions
Research with marginalized populations, at-risk youth, and their families
Resilience and positive youth development
Substance misuse and stigma
Juvenile delinquency and risk behavior
Youth mentoring programs
Evidence-based family therapy
Close relationships
Check out our research lab website: www.3r-research-lab.com
Program evaluation of youth and family-based interventions
Research with marginalized populations, at-risk youth, and their families
Resilience and positive youth development
Substance misuse and stigma
Juvenile delinquency and risk behavior
Youth mentoring programs
Evidence-based family therapy
Close relationships
Check out our research lab website: www.3r-research-lab.com
IMPACT
Please feel free to check my google scholar page for academic impact of my work.
Updates on my research can be also traced at online outlets such as academia.edu and researchgate.
Updates on my research can be also traced at online outlets such as academia.edu and researchgate.
PROJECTS
Current Projects (2021-Present)
Cultural adaptation of UNODC's evidence based family therapy model in prevention of adolescent substance use and criminal behavior (Turkey)
Substance use stigma: Perceived causality and familiarity
Mental health, coping, and resilience of incarcerated youth and their families
Natural mentoring relationships and the role of non-parental adults in promoting youth development
Computational Social Sciences approach to understanding close relationships
Predicting and assessing substance use and risk behaviours via machine learning and NLP
Completed Projects
2020
Incarcerated youth and their close relationships in and out of prison (Turkey)
Development, implementation, and program evaluation of evidence-based social skills program for incarcerated youth (Turkey)
Adolescent development during the pandemic: The role of friendships and romantic relationships in mental health and well-being
Dyadic coping and relationship satisfaction during the pandemic (Canada)
2019
Applications of evidence-based family therapy in prevention of crime and substance abuse among at-risk youth (Turkey)
Longitudinal and dyadic evaluation of peer mentoring for mentees and volunteers (Turkey)
Evaluation of Big Brother Big Sister Community-based youth mentoring program outcomes (Canada)
2018
Cross-cultural comparison of relationship quality among young dating adults
Adaptation, translation, and psychometric evaluation of the Turkish BARE scale
Risk assessment and application of Risk-Need-Responsivity Model for juvenile delinquents in Turkish probation system
2017
Integrating family systems theory with a cultural framework
Risk-Need-Responsivity Model and evidence-based family therapy trainings for probation officers (Project website)
Sibling relationships among alcohol addicts in comparison to social drinkers in Turkey
Applications of virtual reality in abnormal psychology
2016
Implementation research: ANKA program evaluation in foster care system in Turkey
Participatory Action Research project with probation officers in Turkey
Positive youth development, natural mentoring, and binge drinking among college students
2015
Positive youth development and youth mentoring
2014
Examining outcomes of a housing first intervention for homeless mothers and their children from a Capability Perspective
(Doctoral Dissertation)
Note: From 2007 to 2013, I worked in five different randomized controlled studies evaluating efficacy of substance abuse treatment interventions for runaway and homeless youth and homeless families.
Cultural adaptation of UNODC's evidence based family therapy model in prevention of adolescent substance use and criminal behavior (Turkey)
Substance use stigma: Perceived causality and familiarity
Mental health, coping, and resilience of incarcerated youth and their families
Natural mentoring relationships and the role of non-parental adults in promoting youth development
Computational Social Sciences approach to understanding close relationships
Predicting and assessing substance use and risk behaviours via machine learning and NLP
Completed Projects
2020
Incarcerated youth and their close relationships in and out of prison (Turkey)
Development, implementation, and program evaluation of evidence-based social skills program for incarcerated youth (Turkey)
Adolescent development during the pandemic: The role of friendships and romantic relationships in mental health and well-being
Dyadic coping and relationship satisfaction during the pandemic (Canada)
2019
Applications of evidence-based family therapy in prevention of crime and substance abuse among at-risk youth (Turkey)
Longitudinal and dyadic evaluation of peer mentoring for mentees and volunteers (Turkey)
Evaluation of Big Brother Big Sister Community-based youth mentoring program outcomes (Canada)
2018
Cross-cultural comparison of relationship quality among young dating adults
Adaptation, translation, and psychometric evaluation of the Turkish BARE scale
Risk assessment and application of Risk-Need-Responsivity Model for juvenile delinquents in Turkish probation system
2017
Integrating family systems theory with a cultural framework
Risk-Need-Responsivity Model and evidence-based family therapy trainings for probation officers (Project website)
Sibling relationships among alcohol addicts in comparison to social drinkers in Turkey
Applications of virtual reality in abnormal psychology
2016
Implementation research: ANKA program evaluation in foster care system in Turkey
Participatory Action Research project with probation officers in Turkey
Positive youth development, natural mentoring, and binge drinking among college students
2015
Positive youth development and youth mentoring
2014
Examining outcomes of a housing first intervention for homeless mothers and their children from a Capability Perspective
(Doctoral Dissertation)
Note: From 2007 to 2013, I worked in five different randomized controlled studies evaluating efficacy of substance abuse treatment interventions for runaway and homeless youth and homeless families.
GRANTS
Under Review
A Computational Social Science Approach to Estimating the Prevalence of Youth Alcohol and Drug Use and Associated Social Networks. TUBITAK 2247-A: Outstanding Young National Leaders Program Grant Application – Stage I (Career Grant Under Review; October 28th 2023; Role: Principal Investigator; Proposed Budget: 5.000.000 TL).
Children and Adolescents of Parents with Mental Disorders: A European Action. COST Action Proposal OC-2023-1-26769 (Consortium Grant – Stage 1 Under Review; October 25th 2023; Coordinator: Dr. Alessandra Martinelli, Italy; Role: Country Principal Investigator; Proposed Budget: TBA at Stage 2).
Innovative Ways to Facilitate Access to Mental Health Services for Children and Young People in Social Vulnerable Contexts (ACCESO). HORIZON-HLTH-2024-CARE-04-two-Stage Grant Application (Consortium Grant – Stage 1 Under Review; September 15th 2023; Coordinator: Erasmus University Rotterdam, Netherlands; Role: Country Principal Investigator; Proposed Budget: 6.000.000 Euro).
Ongoing
Cultural Adaptation and Evaluation of UNODC’s Family Therapy Intervention Program for Substance Misusing Adolescents and Their Families. Outstanding Young Scientist Award & Research Grant (TÜBA-GEBİP). Turkish Academy of Sciences, Ankara, Türkiye; Role: Principal Investigator; Funding period: December 1st 2021 – December 1st 2024; Budget Amount: 90.000 TL (*Note: This grant covers research and scholarly activities in Türkiye for three years and has been extended one year due to my sabbatical leave abroad.)
Completed
Supportive Treatment and Evaluation for Youth in Prison (STEPS). Koç University Seed Grant; Role: Principal Investigator; Funding period: July 15th 2019 – July 15th 2021; Budget Amount: 50.000 TL
Incarcerated youth and family processes: Coping, stress, and resilience. Young Scientist Award & Research Grant (BAGEP). Science Academy, Istanbul, Türkiye; Role: Principal Investigator; Funding period: May 1st 2019 – May 1st 2021; Budget Amount: 40.000 TL
Program Development for Juvenile Delinquents in the Turkish Probation System: A nationwide study. UNICEF Türkiye – European Union Grant, in collaboration with the Turkish Ministry of Justice (PI: Gonca Ongan, Ph.D.); Role:Consultant; Funding period: January 10th 2017 – January 10th 2019; Budget Amount: 350.000 TL
The Capacity of Formal Community Based Mentoring Relationships to Improve the Health of Canadian Children. Canadian Institute of Health Research. University of Illinois at Chicago – Koç University subcontract. (PIs: David De Wit, Ph.D. & Ellen Lipman, M.D.); Role: Collaborator researcher/post-doc researcher; Funding period:March 3rd 2015 – April 1st 2019; Budget Amount: 50.000 USD
ANKA Project: Efficacy of ANKA Rehabilitation Program for Youth in Foster Care in Türkiye. Nationwide study. European Commission and European Union Grant (in collaboration with the Turkish Ministry of Family and Social Policy). (PI: Kultegin Ogel, M.D.) Role: Statistician, Funding period: August 1st 2016 – January 4th 2017; Budget Amount (subcontract): 10.000 Euro
Clinical applications of Virtual Reality in Abnormal Psychology. Koç University KOLT Teaching and Innovation Grant; Role: Principal Investigator; Funding period: September 26th 2016 – December 26th 2016; Budget Amount:5.000 TL
Participatory Action Research Project with Parole and Probation Officers in Istanbul, Türkiye. Koç University Seed Grant. Role: Principal Investigator, Funding period: June 26th 2015 – June 26th 2016; Budget Amount: 10.000 TL
A Computational Social Science Approach to Estimating the Prevalence of Youth Alcohol and Drug Use and Associated Social Networks. TUBITAK 2247-A: Outstanding Young National Leaders Program Grant Application – Stage I (Career Grant Under Review; October 28th 2023; Role: Principal Investigator; Proposed Budget: 5.000.000 TL).
Children and Adolescents of Parents with Mental Disorders: A European Action. COST Action Proposal OC-2023-1-26769 (Consortium Grant – Stage 1 Under Review; October 25th 2023; Coordinator: Dr. Alessandra Martinelli, Italy; Role: Country Principal Investigator; Proposed Budget: TBA at Stage 2).
Innovative Ways to Facilitate Access to Mental Health Services for Children and Young People in Social Vulnerable Contexts (ACCESO). HORIZON-HLTH-2024-CARE-04-two-Stage Grant Application (Consortium Grant – Stage 1 Under Review; September 15th 2023; Coordinator: Erasmus University Rotterdam, Netherlands; Role: Country Principal Investigator; Proposed Budget: 6.000.000 Euro).
Ongoing
Cultural Adaptation and Evaluation of UNODC’s Family Therapy Intervention Program for Substance Misusing Adolescents and Their Families. Outstanding Young Scientist Award & Research Grant (TÜBA-GEBİP). Turkish Academy of Sciences, Ankara, Türkiye; Role: Principal Investigator; Funding period: December 1st 2021 – December 1st 2024; Budget Amount: 90.000 TL (*Note: This grant covers research and scholarly activities in Türkiye for three years and has been extended one year due to my sabbatical leave abroad.)
Completed
Supportive Treatment and Evaluation for Youth in Prison (STEPS). Koç University Seed Grant; Role: Principal Investigator; Funding period: July 15th 2019 – July 15th 2021; Budget Amount: 50.000 TL
Incarcerated youth and family processes: Coping, stress, and resilience. Young Scientist Award & Research Grant (BAGEP). Science Academy, Istanbul, Türkiye; Role: Principal Investigator; Funding period: May 1st 2019 – May 1st 2021; Budget Amount: 40.000 TL
Program Development for Juvenile Delinquents in the Turkish Probation System: A nationwide study. UNICEF Türkiye – European Union Grant, in collaboration with the Turkish Ministry of Justice (PI: Gonca Ongan, Ph.D.); Role:Consultant; Funding period: January 10th 2017 – January 10th 2019; Budget Amount: 350.000 TL
The Capacity of Formal Community Based Mentoring Relationships to Improve the Health of Canadian Children. Canadian Institute of Health Research. University of Illinois at Chicago – Koç University subcontract. (PIs: David De Wit, Ph.D. & Ellen Lipman, M.D.); Role: Collaborator researcher/post-doc researcher; Funding period:March 3rd 2015 – April 1st 2019; Budget Amount: 50.000 USD
ANKA Project: Efficacy of ANKA Rehabilitation Program for Youth in Foster Care in Türkiye. Nationwide study. European Commission and European Union Grant (in collaboration with the Turkish Ministry of Family and Social Policy). (PI: Kultegin Ogel, M.D.) Role: Statistician, Funding period: August 1st 2016 – January 4th 2017; Budget Amount (subcontract): 10.000 Euro
Clinical applications of Virtual Reality in Abnormal Psychology. Koç University KOLT Teaching and Innovation Grant; Role: Principal Investigator; Funding period: September 26th 2016 – December 26th 2016; Budget Amount:5.000 TL
Participatory Action Research Project with Parole and Probation Officers in Istanbul, Türkiye. Koç University Seed Grant. Role: Principal Investigator, Funding period: June 26th 2015 – June 26th 2016; Budget Amount: 10.000 TL
PUBLICATIONS
Articles, Proceedings, and Book Chapters
** a graduate student and * an undergraduate student
2024
**Safi, O. A. & Erdem, G. (2024). The cultural self-construals and the romantic relationship experiences of Turkish young adults. International Journal of Systemic Therapy (Special Issue: Family Therapy around the World: Turkey), 35(1), 108-126. doi: 10.1080/2692398X.2023.2224716
Erdem, G., DuBois, D. L., Larose, S., De Wit, D. J., & Lipman, E. L. (2024). Associations of youth mentoring with parent emotional well-being and family functioning: Longitudinal findings from a study of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada. Children and Youth Services Review, 156(1), 107384. doi: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2023.107384
Erdem, G., **Yücesoy, Z. B. & Ersayan, A. E. (2024). Close relationships of incarcerated youth: Perspectives of inmates and prison staff. Children and Youth Services Review, 156(1), 107286. doi: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2023.107286
2023
**Eyisoylu, E. & Erdem, G. (2023). Adverse childhood experiences and romantic relationship satisfaction of Turkish emerging adults: The role of dyadic coping. International Journal of Systemic Therapy (Special Issue:Family Therapy around the World: Turkey), 34(4), 333-358. doi: 10.1080/2692398X.2023.2229712
**Taşkın Sayıl, D. & Erdem, G. (2023). An examination of parental psychological, behavioral and sexual control on the well-being of Turkish emerging adults. Family Relations, 72(5), 2833-2852. doi: 10.1111/fare.12851
**Carrese-Chacra, E., **Hollett, K., Erdem, G., Miller, S., & Gouin, J. P. (2023). Longitudinal effects of pandemic stressors and dyadic coping on relationship satisfaction during the COVID-19 pandemic. Family Relations, 72(3), 645-664. doi: 10.1111/fare.12885
**Güvensoy, İ. & Erdem, G. (2023). The effects of ideal standards and parental approval on mate selection among emerging adults. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, 40(1), 174-200. doi: 10.1177/02654075221114029
2022
**Ozkok, H., **Tatar-Ozkum, B. H., **Ayyıldız, T. N., Eskin, M., Erdem, G., & Turan, B. (2022). To blame or not to blame: The role of belief in free will in substance use and suicide stigma. International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction, 20, 3301–3314
doi: 10.1007/s11469-022-00755-8
Erdem, G., **Adlı-Işleyen, M., **Baltalarlı, N., & **Kılıç, E. (2022). Low-income Turkish mothers' conceptions and experiences of family life. Frontiers in Psychology: Cultural Psychology, 12, 1-13. doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2021.756278
**Ersayan, A. E., Çankaya, B., Erdem, G., Broers, N. J., & de Ruiter, C. (2022). The link between attitudes toward probationers and job burnout in Turkish probation officers. Journal of Community Psychology, 50(2), 727-741. doi: 10.1002/jcop.22673
2021
**Akbas, S., Kuscu, K., Yantac, A. E., Erdem, G., Semsioglu, S., Gurkan, O., ... & Eskenazi, T. (2021). Qualitative Dimensions of Technology-Mediated Reflective Learning: The Case of VR Experience of Psychosis. Proceedings of the 27th ACM Symposium on Virtual Reality Software and Technology, 1-10.
Hussong, A. M., Benner, A. D., Erdem, G., Lansford, J. E., Makila, L. M., Petrie, R. C., & SRA COVID‐19 Response Team. (2021). Adolescence amid a pandemic: Short‐and long‐term implications. Journal of Research on Adolescence, 31(3), 820-835. doi: 10.1111/jora.12671
Zeytinoğlu-Saydam, S., Erdem, G., & Akyıl, Y. (2021). Psychometric properties of the Brief Accessibility, Responsiveness, and Engagement Scale in a community sample of Turkish adults. Family Relations, 70, 557-574. doi: 10.1111/fare.12446
2020
Erdem, G. (2020). Systemic orientation in psychotherapy. Chapter published in Clinical Psychology (textbook). Editor: Mehmet Eskin. Turkish Association of Psychology Publications. [In Turkish: Sistemik Psikoterapiler]
**Tuncer, A. E., Erdem, G., & de Ruiter, C. (2020). The impact of a brief RNR-based training on Turkish juvenile probation officers’ punitive and rehabilitative attitudes and recidivism risk perceptions. Journal of Community Psychology, 48, 921-931. doi: 10.1002/jcop.22310
De Wit, D. J., DuBois, D. L., Erdem, G., Larose, S., & Lipman, E. L. (2020). Predictors of mentoring relationship quality: Investigation from the perspectives of youth and parent participants in Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada one-to-one mentoring programs. Journal of Community Psychology, 48, 192-208. doi: 10.1002/jcop.22244
Erdem, G. & Kaufman, M. R. (2020). Mentoring for preventing and reducing substance use and associated risks among youth. OJJDP Evidence-based Program Review, National Mentoring Resource Center Publications, Chicago, IL. Available online at NMRC website.
2019
Erdem, G. (2019). Protective factors for alcohol abuse among college students: A Contextual perspective (in Turkish Üniversite öğrencilerinde alkol kullanımını yordayan koruyucu etkenlerin Bağlamsal Kuram üzerinden araştırılması). Turkish Journal of Psychology, 34, 21-35. doi: 10.31828/tpd1300443320180807m000008
Erdem, G., **Tuncer, A. E., **Safi, O. A., Çankaya, B., Ergin, M., & **Aydoğan, R. (2019). Professional experiences and training needs of probation officers in Turkey. Journal of Social Work, 19, 664-686. doi: 10.1177/1468017318768181
Erdem, G. (2019). From crime and punishment to empathy and acceptance: Family therapy training and supervision with Turkish juvenile probation officers. Chapter published in the Family Therapy Supervision in Extraordinary Settings: Illustrations of Systemic Approaches in Everyday Clinical Work, Editors: Laurie Lopez Charles & Thorana Nelson. Routledge.
2018
Erdem, G. & **Safi, O. A. (2018). A cultural lens approach to Bowen family systems theory: Contributions of family change theory. Journal of Family Theory & Review, 10, 469-483. doi: 10.1111/jftr.12258
Larose, S., **Boisclair-Châteauvert, G., De Wit, D. J., DuBois, D. L., Erdem, G., & Lipman, E. L. (2018). How mentor support interacts with mother and teacher support in predicting youth academic adjustment: An investigation among youth exposed to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada programs. Journal of Primary Prevention, 39, 205-228. doi: 10.1007/s10935-018-0509-8
Lipman, E. L., De Wit, D., DuBois, D. L., Larose, S., & Erdem, G. (2018). Youth with chronic health problems: How do they fare in mainstream mentoring programs? BMC Public Health, 18, 102-111. doi: 10.1186/s12889-017-5003-3
Harris, S. K., Sherritt, L., Grubb, L., Samuels, R., Silva, T., Vernacchio, L., Wornham, W., Erdem, G., & Knight, J. R. (2018). Practical tools to support adolescent substance abuse prevention in primary care: A multi-site randomized controlled trial of computer-facilitated screening and provider brief advice in the medical office. Journal of Adolescent Health, 62, 13. doi: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2017.11.027
Tuncer, E. A. & Erdem, G. (2018). Training manual for clinical interviewing and engagement skills for at-risk adolescents. UNICEF DENGE Project Trainer Manual for Juvenile Probation Officers, Ankara, Turkey. (Published manual in Turkish).
Erdem, G., Kocalar, D., Tuncer, E. A., Işık, R (2018). Supervision report for UNICEF DENGE Project Probation Officer Train the Trainer Model (unpublished report in Turkish).
Evci, H. L., Tuncer, E. A., Erdem, G., Kocalar, D., Işık, R (2018). Needs assessment in juvenile probation: UNICEF DENGE Project report (unpublished report of youth and officer focus groups findings).
2017
Erdem, G. & **Safi, O. A. (2017). Bowen’s family systems theory from a cultural perspective: An integrative framework. TCRM Workshop Series, National Council on Family Relations. (Working paper available online)
Erdem, G. (2017). Gençlerde alkol kullanımını yordamlayan koruyucu faktörler: Gönüllülük, ilişkisel etik ve sosyal becerilerin rolü. Güncel Bağımlılık Araştırmaları, 1, 40. (Open access journal, available here in Turkish)
Kaplanhan, T., Erdem, G., & Bikmaz, S. (2017). Yatarak tedavi gören alkol / madde bağımlısı hastalarda bağımlılık özellikleri ve şiddetinin incelenmesi. Güncel Bağımlılık Araştırmaları, 1, 97. (Open access journal, available here in Turkish)
Erdem, G., **Tuncer, E., Çankaya, B., & Ergin, M. (2017). İstanbul denetimli serbestlik memurlarına yönelik geliştirilen eğitim programının etki değerlendirmesi. Güncel Bağımlılık Araştırmaları, 1, 98. (Open access journal, available here in Turkish)
2016
Erdem, G., DuBois, D. L., Larose, S., De Wit, D. J., & Lipman, E. L. (2016). Mentoring relationships, positive development, and emotional and behavioral problems among youth: Investigation of a mediational model. Journal of Community Psychology, 44, 464–483. doi: 10.1002/jcop.21782
De Wit, D. J., DuBois, D. L., Erdem, G., Larose, S., & Lipman, E. L. (2016). The role of program supported mentoring relationships in promoting youth mental health behavioral and developmental outcomes. Prevention Science, 17, 646-657. doi:10.1007/s11121-016-0663-2
De Wit, D. J., DuBois, D. L., Erdem, G., Larose, S., Lipman, E. L., & Spencer, R. (2016). Mentoring relationship closures in Big Brothers Big Sisters community mentoring programs: Patterns and associated risk factors. American Journal of Community Psychology, 57, 60-72. doi: 10.1002/ajcp.12023
2014
Glassman, M. & Erdem, G. (2014). Participatory action research and its meanings: Vivencia, praxis, and conscientization. Adult Education Quarterly, 64, 206-221. doi: 10.1177/0741713614523667
2013
Slesnick, N. & Erdem, G. (2013). Efficacy of ecologically-based treatment with substance-abusing homeless mothers: Substance use and housing outcomes. Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment, 45, 416-425. doi: 10.1016/j.jsat.2013.05.008
Slesnick, N., Erdem, G., Bartle-Haring, S., & Brigham, G. (2013). Intervention with substance abusing runaway adolescents and their families: Results of a randomized clinical trial. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 81, 600-614. doi: 10.1037/a0033463
Glassman, M., Erdem, G., & Bartholomew, M. (2013). Action research and its history as an adult education movement for social change. Adult Education Quarterly, 63, 272-288. doi: 10.1177/0741713612471418
2012
Dashora, P., Slesnick, N., & Erdem, G. (2012). “Understand my side, my situation, and my story:” Insights into the service needs among substance-abusing homeless mothers. Journal of Community Psychology, 40, 938-950. doi: 10.1002/jcop.21499
Slesnick, N. & Erdem, G. (2012). Intervention for homeless, substance abusing mothers: Findings from a non-randomized pilot. Behavioral Medicine, 38, 36-48. doi:10.1080/08964289.2012.657724
Bartle-Haring, S., Slesnick, N., Collins, J., Erdem, G., & Buettner, C. (2012). The utility of mentoring homeless youth: A pilot study. American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse, 38, 350-358. doi:10.3109/00952990.2011.643985
2011
Bantchevska, D., Erdem, G., Garren, R., Veneskey, J., Letcher, A., Bonomi, A. E., & Slesnick, N. (2011). Predictors of drop-in center attendance among homeless adolescents. Social Work Research, 35, 58-63. doi: 10.1093/swr/35.1.58
Dashora, P., Erdem, G., & Slesnick, N. (2011). Better to bend than to break: Coping strategies utilized by substance abusing homeless youth. Journal of Health Psychology, 16, 158–168. doi: 10.1177/1359105310378385
Slesnick, N., Erdem, G., Collins, J., Bantchevska, D., & Katafiasz, H. (2011). Predictors of treatment attendance among adolescent substance abusing runaways: A comparison of family and individual therapy modalities. Journal of Family Therapy, 33, 66–84. doi: 10.1111/j.1467-6427.2010.00530.x
2010
Erdem, G., & Slesnick, N. (2010). That which does not kill you makes you stronger: Runaway youth’s resilience to depression in the family context. American Journal of Orthopsychiatry, 80, 195-203. doi: 10.1111/j.1939-0025.2010.01023.x
Slesnick, N., Erdem, G., Collins, J., Patton, R., & Buettner, C. (2010). Prevalence of intimate partner violence reported by homeless youth in Columbus, Ohio. Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 25, 1579–1593. doi: 10.1177/0886260509354590
Glassman, M., Karno, D., & Erdem, G. (2010). The problems and barriers of RHYA as social policy. Children and Youth Services Review, 32, 798–806. doi: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2010.01.017
2009
Slesnick, N., Bartle-Haring, S., Erdem, G., Budde, H., Letcher, A., Bantchevska, D., & Patton, R. (2009). Troubled parents, motivated adolescents: Predicting motivation to change substance use among runaways. Addictive Behaviors, 34, 675–684. doi:10.1016/j.addbeh.2009.04.
Slesnick, N., Dashora, P., Letcher, A., Erdem, G., & Serovich, J. (2009). A review of services and interventions for runaway and homeless youth: Moving forward. Children and Youth Services Review, 31, 732–742. doi: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2009.01.006
2006
Erdem, G., Eke, C. Y., Ögel, K., & Taner, S. (2006) Lise ogrencilerinde arkadas ozellikleri ve madde kullanimi. Bağımlılık Dergisi, 7, 111-116. (in Turkish, Peer characteristics and substance use among high school students.)
** a graduate student and * an undergraduate student
2024
**Safi, O. A. & Erdem, G. (2024). The cultural self-construals and the romantic relationship experiences of Turkish young adults. International Journal of Systemic Therapy (Special Issue: Family Therapy around the World: Turkey), 35(1), 108-126. doi: 10.1080/2692398X.2023.2224716
Erdem, G., DuBois, D. L., Larose, S., De Wit, D. J., & Lipman, E. L. (2024). Associations of youth mentoring with parent emotional well-being and family functioning: Longitudinal findings from a study of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada. Children and Youth Services Review, 156(1), 107384. doi: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2023.107384
Erdem, G., **Yücesoy, Z. B. & Ersayan, A. E. (2024). Close relationships of incarcerated youth: Perspectives of inmates and prison staff. Children and Youth Services Review, 156(1), 107286. doi: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2023.107286
2023
**Eyisoylu, E. & Erdem, G. (2023). Adverse childhood experiences and romantic relationship satisfaction of Turkish emerging adults: The role of dyadic coping. International Journal of Systemic Therapy (Special Issue:Family Therapy around the World: Turkey), 34(4), 333-358. doi: 10.1080/2692398X.2023.2229712
**Taşkın Sayıl, D. & Erdem, G. (2023). An examination of parental psychological, behavioral and sexual control on the well-being of Turkish emerging adults. Family Relations, 72(5), 2833-2852. doi: 10.1111/fare.12851
**Carrese-Chacra, E., **Hollett, K., Erdem, G., Miller, S., & Gouin, J. P. (2023). Longitudinal effects of pandemic stressors and dyadic coping on relationship satisfaction during the COVID-19 pandemic. Family Relations, 72(3), 645-664. doi: 10.1111/fare.12885
**Güvensoy, İ. & Erdem, G. (2023). The effects of ideal standards and parental approval on mate selection among emerging adults. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, 40(1), 174-200. doi: 10.1177/02654075221114029
2022
**Ozkok, H., **Tatar-Ozkum, B. H., **Ayyıldız, T. N., Eskin, M., Erdem, G., & Turan, B. (2022). To blame or not to blame: The role of belief in free will in substance use and suicide stigma. International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction, 20, 3301–3314
doi: 10.1007/s11469-022-00755-8
Erdem, G., **Adlı-Işleyen, M., **Baltalarlı, N., & **Kılıç, E. (2022). Low-income Turkish mothers' conceptions and experiences of family life. Frontiers in Psychology: Cultural Psychology, 12, 1-13. doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2021.756278
**Ersayan, A. E., Çankaya, B., Erdem, G., Broers, N. J., & de Ruiter, C. (2022). The link between attitudes toward probationers and job burnout in Turkish probation officers. Journal of Community Psychology, 50(2), 727-741. doi: 10.1002/jcop.22673
2021
**Akbas, S., Kuscu, K., Yantac, A. E., Erdem, G., Semsioglu, S., Gurkan, O., ... & Eskenazi, T. (2021). Qualitative Dimensions of Technology-Mediated Reflective Learning: The Case of VR Experience of Psychosis. Proceedings of the 27th ACM Symposium on Virtual Reality Software and Technology, 1-10.
Hussong, A. M., Benner, A. D., Erdem, G., Lansford, J. E., Makila, L. M., Petrie, R. C., & SRA COVID‐19 Response Team. (2021). Adolescence amid a pandemic: Short‐and long‐term implications. Journal of Research on Adolescence, 31(3), 820-835. doi: 10.1111/jora.12671
Zeytinoğlu-Saydam, S., Erdem, G., & Akyıl, Y. (2021). Psychometric properties of the Brief Accessibility, Responsiveness, and Engagement Scale in a community sample of Turkish adults. Family Relations, 70, 557-574. doi: 10.1111/fare.12446
2020
Erdem, G. (2020). Systemic orientation in psychotherapy. Chapter published in Clinical Psychology (textbook). Editor: Mehmet Eskin. Turkish Association of Psychology Publications. [In Turkish: Sistemik Psikoterapiler]
**Tuncer, A. E., Erdem, G., & de Ruiter, C. (2020). The impact of a brief RNR-based training on Turkish juvenile probation officers’ punitive and rehabilitative attitudes and recidivism risk perceptions. Journal of Community Psychology, 48, 921-931. doi: 10.1002/jcop.22310
De Wit, D. J., DuBois, D. L., Erdem, G., Larose, S., & Lipman, E. L. (2020). Predictors of mentoring relationship quality: Investigation from the perspectives of youth and parent participants in Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada one-to-one mentoring programs. Journal of Community Psychology, 48, 192-208. doi: 10.1002/jcop.22244
Erdem, G. & Kaufman, M. R. (2020). Mentoring for preventing and reducing substance use and associated risks among youth. OJJDP Evidence-based Program Review, National Mentoring Resource Center Publications, Chicago, IL. Available online at NMRC website.
2019
Erdem, G. (2019). Protective factors for alcohol abuse among college students: A Contextual perspective (in Turkish Üniversite öğrencilerinde alkol kullanımını yordayan koruyucu etkenlerin Bağlamsal Kuram üzerinden araştırılması). Turkish Journal of Psychology, 34, 21-35. doi: 10.31828/tpd1300443320180807m000008
Erdem, G., **Tuncer, A. E., **Safi, O. A., Çankaya, B., Ergin, M., & **Aydoğan, R. (2019). Professional experiences and training needs of probation officers in Turkey. Journal of Social Work, 19, 664-686. doi: 10.1177/1468017318768181
Erdem, G. (2019). From crime and punishment to empathy and acceptance: Family therapy training and supervision with Turkish juvenile probation officers. Chapter published in the Family Therapy Supervision in Extraordinary Settings: Illustrations of Systemic Approaches in Everyday Clinical Work, Editors: Laurie Lopez Charles & Thorana Nelson. Routledge.
2018
Erdem, G. & **Safi, O. A. (2018). A cultural lens approach to Bowen family systems theory: Contributions of family change theory. Journal of Family Theory & Review, 10, 469-483. doi: 10.1111/jftr.12258
Larose, S., **Boisclair-Châteauvert, G., De Wit, D. J., DuBois, D. L., Erdem, G., & Lipman, E. L. (2018). How mentor support interacts with mother and teacher support in predicting youth academic adjustment: An investigation among youth exposed to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada programs. Journal of Primary Prevention, 39, 205-228. doi: 10.1007/s10935-018-0509-8
Lipman, E. L., De Wit, D., DuBois, D. L., Larose, S., & Erdem, G. (2018). Youth with chronic health problems: How do they fare in mainstream mentoring programs? BMC Public Health, 18, 102-111. doi: 10.1186/s12889-017-5003-3
Harris, S. K., Sherritt, L., Grubb, L., Samuels, R., Silva, T., Vernacchio, L., Wornham, W., Erdem, G., & Knight, J. R. (2018). Practical tools to support adolescent substance abuse prevention in primary care: A multi-site randomized controlled trial of computer-facilitated screening and provider brief advice in the medical office. Journal of Adolescent Health, 62, 13. doi: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2017.11.027
Tuncer, E. A. & Erdem, G. (2018). Training manual for clinical interviewing and engagement skills for at-risk adolescents. UNICEF DENGE Project Trainer Manual for Juvenile Probation Officers, Ankara, Turkey. (Published manual in Turkish).
Erdem, G., Kocalar, D., Tuncer, E. A., Işık, R (2018). Supervision report for UNICEF DENGE Project Probation Officer Train the Trainer Model (unpublished report in Turkish).
Evci, H. L., Tuncer, E. A., Erdem, G., Kocalar, D., Işık, R (2018). Needs assessment in juvenile probation: UNICEF DENGE Project report (unpublished report of youth and officer focus groups findings).
2017
Erdem, G. & **Safi, O. A. (2017). Bowen’s family systems theory from a cultural perspective: An integrative framework. TCRM Workshop Series, National Council on Family Relations. (Working paper available online)
Erdem, G. (2017). Gençlerde alkol kullanımını yordamlayan koruyucu faktörler: Gönüllülük, ilişkisel etik ve sosyal becerilerin rolü. Güncel Bağımlılık Araştırmaları, 1, 40. (Open access journal, available here in Turkish)
Kaplanhan, T., Erdem, G., & Bikmaz, S. (2017). Yatarak tedavi gören alkol / madde bağımlısı hastalarda bağımlılık özellikleri ve şiddetinin incelenmesi. Güncel Bağımlılık Araştırmaları, 1, 97. (Open access journal, available here in Turkish)
Erdem, G., **Tuncer, E., Çankaya, B., & Ergin, M. (2017). İstanbul denetimli serbestlik memurlarına yönelik geliştirilen eğitim programının etki değerlendirmesi. Güncel Bağımlılık Araştırmaları, 1, 98. (Open access journal, available here in Turkish)
2016
Erdem, G., DuBois, D. L., Larose, S., De Wit, D. J., & Lipman, E. L. (2016). Mentoring relationships, positive development, and emotional and behavioral problems among youth: Investigation of a mediational model. Journal of Community Psychology, 44, 464–483. doi: 10.1002/jcop.21782
De Wit, D. J., DuBois, D. L., Erdem, G., Larose, S., & Lipman, E. L. (2016). The role of program supported mentoring relationships in promoting youth mental health behavioral and developmental outcomes. Prevention Science, 17, 646-657. doi:10.1007/s11121-016-0663-2
De Wit, D. J., DuBois, D. L., Erdem, G., Larose, S., Lipman, E. L., & Spencer, R. (2016). Mentoring relationship closures in Big Brothers Big Sisters community mentoring programs: Patterns and associated risk factors. American Journal of Community Psychology, 57, 60-72. doi: 10.1002/ajcp.12023
2014
Glassman, M. & Erdem, G. (2014). Participatory action research and its meanings: Vivencia, praxis, and conscientization. Adult Education Quarterly, 64, 206-221. doi: 10.1177/0741713614523667
2013
Slesnick, N. & Erdem, G. (2013). Efficacy of ecologically-based treatment with substance-abusing homeless mothers: Substance use and housing outcomes. Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment, 45, 416-425. doi: 10.1016/j.jsat.2013.05.008
Slesnick, N., Erdem, G., Bartle-Haring, S., & Brigham, G. (2013). Intervention with substance abusing runaway adolescents and their families: Results of a randomized clinical trial. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 81, 600-614. doi: 10.1037/a0033463
Glassman, M., Erdem, G., & Bartholomew, M. (2013). Action research and its history as an adult education movement for social change. Adult Education Quarterly, 63, 272-288. doi: 10.1177/0741713612471418
2012
Dashora, P., Slesnick, N., & Erdem, G. (2012). “Understand my side, my situation, and my story:” Insights into the service needs among substance-abusing homeless mothers. Journal of Community Psychology, 40, 938-950. doi: 10.1002/jcop.21499
Slesnick, N. & Erdem, G. (2012). Intervention for homeless, substance abusing mothers: Findings from a non-randomized pilot. Behavioral Medicine, 38, 36-48. doi:10.1080/08964289.2012.657724
Bartle-Haring, S., Slesnick, N., Collins, J., Erdem, G., & Buettner, C. (2012). The utility of mentoring homeless youth: A pilot study. American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse, 38, 350-358. doi:10.3109/00952990.2011.643985
2011
Bantchevska, D., Erdem, G., Garren, R., Veneskey, J., Letcher, A., Bonomi, A. E., & Slesnick, N. (2011). Predictors of drop-in center attendance among homeless adolescents. Social Work Research, 35, 58-63. doi: 10.1093/swr/35.1.58
Dashora, P., Erdem, G., & Slesnick, N. (2011). Better to bend than to break: Coping strategies utilized by substance abusing homeless youth. Journal of Health Psychology, 16, 158–168. doi: 10.1177/1359105310378385
Slesnick, N., Erdem, G., Collins, J., Bantchevska, D., & Katafiasz, H. (2011). Predictors of treatment attendance among adolescent substance abusing runaways: A comparison of family and individual therapy modalities. Journal of Family Therapy, 33, 66–84. doi: 10.1111/j.1467-6427.2010.00530.x
2010
Erdem, G., & Slesnick, N. (2010). That which does not kill you makes you stronger: Runaway youth’s resilience to depression in the family context. American Journal of Orthopsychiatry, 80, 195-203. doi: 10.1111/j.1939-0025.2010.01023.x
Slesnick, N., Erdem, G., Collins, J., Patton, R., & Buettner, C. (2010). Prevalence of intimate partner violence reported by homeless youth in Columbus, Ohio. Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 25, 1579–1593. doi: 10.1177/0886260509354590
Glassman, M., Karno, D., & Erdem, G. (2010). The problems and barriers of RHYA as social policy. Children and Youth Services Review, 32, 798–806. doi: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2010.01.017
2009
Slesnick, N., Bartle-Haring, S., Erdem, G., Budde, H., Letcher, A., Bantchevska, D., & Patton, R. (2009). Troubled parents, motivated adolescents: Predicting motivation to change substance use among runaways. Addictive Behaviors, 34, 675–684. doi:10.1016/j.addbeh.2009.04.
Slesnick, N., Dashora, P., Letcher, A., Erdem, G., & Serovich, J. (2009). A review of services and interventions for runaway and homeless youth: Moving forward. Children and Youth Services Review, 31, 732–742. doi: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2009.01.006
2006
Erdem, G., Eke, C. Y., Ögel, K., & Taner, S. (2006) Lise ogrencilerinde arkadas ozellikleri ve madde kullanimi. Bağımlılık Dergisi, 7, 111-116. (in Turkish, Peer characteristics and substance use among high school students.)
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
All presentations are peer-reviewed unless mentioned otherwise.
** a graduate student and * an undergraduate student
Under review
**Yıldızhan, C., Kafescioğlu, N., Zeytinoğlu-Saydam, S., Erdem, E., Söylemez, Y., Yumbul, Ç. (under review). Emotion regulation in emotionally focused therapists working with high-conflict couples. Paper submitted to be presented at the International Association of Relationship Research Conference, Boston, MA.
**Oldaç, B. & Erdem, G. (under review). Does true love conquer all? The role of romanticized beliefs, abuse type, and ambivalent sexism on emerging adult women’s response behaviors to dating violence. Paper submitted to be presented at the International Association of Relationship Research Conference, Boston, MA.
2023
**Mustafa, V. & Erdem, G. (November 2023). Natural mentoring and positive youth development: A computational social science approach. Poster presented at the National Council on Family Relations Annual Conference, Orlando, FL.
**Mustafa, V., Hürriyetoğlu, A., & Erdem, G. (April 2023). Natural mentoring in online communities. Paper presented at the Computational Social Science Conference, Istanbul, Türkiye.
2022
**Taşkın-Sayıl, D., *Nakkhal, Y., *Kılcı, Z. N., & Erdem, G. (October 2022). Menstruation stigma and social prototypes: Women’s attitudes and emotions around menstruation (In Turkish: ‘Menstrüasyona İlişkin Sosyal Prototipler ve Damgalama: Kadınların menstrüasyona ilişkin algı ve duyguları’) Poster presented at the Turkish Psychological Association 2022 Conference, Istanbul.
**Ayyıldız, T. N., *Tuğasaygı, B., *Erseven, I. Z., & Erdem, G. (October 2022). Emotion regulation and attachment behaviors among newly wed youth. (In Turkish: ‘Yeni evli gençlerde duygu düzenleme ve bağlanma süreçleri’) Poster presented at the Turkish Psychological Association 2022 Conference, Istanbul.
**Mustafa, V., **Kaplan, G., & Erdem, G. (October 2022). Mental health outcomes of volunteer mentors participating in a peer mentoring program: A prospective quasi-experimental study. (In Turkish: ‘Akran mentorluğu programına katılan mentorların akıl sağlığı bulguları: Boylamsal ve karşılaştırmalı bir çalışma’) Poster presented at the Turkish Psychological Association 2022 Conference, Istanbul.
**Carrese-Chacra, E., **Hollett, K., Erdem, G., & Gouin, J. P. (May 2022). Coping during Lockdown: Common Dyadic Coping Buffered the Impact of Financial Strain on Relationship Satisfaction during COVID-19 Lockdown. Paper accepted to be presented at the Association of Psychological Science Annual Conference, Chicago, IL.
2021
**Carrese-Chacra, E., **Hollett, K., Erdem, G., & Gouin, J. P. (October 2021). Dyadic coping moderated the impact of financial strain on relationship satisfaction during COVID-19 confinement: A longitudinal analysis.Poster presented at Réseau Québécois COVID-Pandémie, Montreal, Canada.
**Taskın, D. & Erdem, G. (October 2021). An examination on different types of parental control and well-being of Turkish emerging adults. Paper presented at the Society for the Study of Emerging Adulthood (Virtual) Conference.
**Güvensoy, İ. & Erdem, G. (October 2021). The effects of ideal standards and parental approval on marriage decision among Turkish emerging adults. Paper presented at the Society for the Study of Emerging Adulthood (Virtual) Conference.
**Mustafa, V. & Erdem, G. (October 2021). Friendship quality and maintenance among Turkish emerging adults during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Associations with well-being and mental health. Paper presented at the Society for the Study of Emerging Adulthood (Virtual) Conference.
**Mustafa, V., **Ersayan, E., & Erdem, G. (September 2021). Understanding adjustment of incarcerated youth in Turkey: Coping, self-Esteem, and natural Mentoring. Paper presented at the American Psychological Association (Virtual) Conference.
**Safi, O. & Erdem, G. (August 2021). Direct and indirect effects of cultural self-construal on commitment: The role of relationship quality in different cultures. Paper to be presented at the International Association of Relationship Research (Virtual) Conference, London, UK.
Erdem, G. (May 2021). Duration and continuity of mentoring relationships in a peer mentoring program: The effects of mentor’s family experiences. Paper presented at the Society of Research on Adolescence (Virtual) Conference.
2020
Erdem, G. & **Ersayan, E. (April 2020). How do relationships fare after incarceration? Understanding peer and family relationships of incarcerated Turkish youth. Paper submitted to the European Association of Research on Adolescence Conference, Porto, Portugal.
*Varol, M., *Yalçın, A., Erdem, G., & **Ersayan, E. (March 2020). Exploring the life skills of detained youth by crime type. (In Turkish: Genç tutukluların suç türlerine göre yaşam becerilerinin incelenmesi). Poster to be presented at the Research on Adolescence and Youth Conference, Kuşadası, Turkey.
2019
Erdem, G. & Bartle-Haring, S. B. (November 2019). Alcoholism in the context of sibling relationships: A dyadic comparison from a contextual perspective. Paper presented at the National Council on Family Relations Annual Conference, Fort Worth, TX.
**Safi, O. A. & Erdem, G. (November 2019). Relationship satisfaction and quality among Turkish young adults: Correlates with autonomy and relatedness. Paper presented at the National Council on Family Relations Annual Conference, Fort Worth, TX.
**Atalay, N. D. & Erdem, G. (November 2019). When working with refugees coincides with intergenerational family processes: A genogram study with service providers in Turkey. Poster presented at the National Council on Family Relations Annual Conference, Fort Worth, TX.
**Atalay, N. D. & Erdem, G. (April 2019). Collective trauma and resilience among humanitarian aid workers in Turkey. II. Sığınmacılarda ve Mültecilerde Psikolojik Sağlık Sempozyumu, Başkent Üniversitesi, Ankara, Turkey. (In Turkish: Türkiye’de insani yardım çalışanlarının aile hikayeleri: Toplumsal travmadan psikolojik dayanıklılığa.)
2018
**Safi, O. A. & Erdem, G. (November 2018). Cross-cultural examination of self-construal, relationship satisfaction, and quality: Associations with culture and family-of-origin experiences. Paper accepted to be presented at the 2018 National Council on Family Relations Annual Conference, San Diego, CA.
**Tuncer, A. E., Erdem, G., de Ruiter, C., & Çankaya, B. (June 2018). Attitudes toward probationers and organizational trust as predictors of burnout among Turkish probation officers. Paper presented at the 2018 EAPL Annual Conference, Turku, Finland.
**Tuncer, A. E., Erdem, G., & de Ruiter, C. (June 2018). The impact of an RNR-based intervention training program on Turkish juvenile probation officers’ role orientations and recidivism risk perceptions. Paper presented at the 2018 EAPL Annual Conference, Turku, Finland.
Erdem, G. (April 2018). Match continuity and match duration in a college peer mentoring program: Effects of parentification and trust. Paper presented at the 2018 SRA Biennial Conference, Minneapolis, MN.
Harris, S. K., Sherritt, L., Grubb, L., Samuels, R., Silva, T., Vernacchio, L., Wornham, W., Erdem, G., & Knight, J. R. (March 2018). Practical tools to support adolescent substance abuse prevention in primary care: A multi-site randomized controlled trial of computer-facilitated screening and provider brief advice in the medical office. Paper presented at the 2018 SAHM Annual Conference, Seattle, WA.
2017
Erdem, G. & **Safi, O. A. (November 2017). Bowen’s family systems theory from a cultural perspective: An integrative framework. Paper presented at the 2017 National Council on Family Relations Annual Conference, Orlando, Florida.
Erdem, G., **Safi, O. A., & *Savaş, E. B. (August 2017). Mentoring relationship quality and mentor characteristics in a peer mentoring program: Associations with family-of-origin experiences. Poster presented at the 2017 APA Annual Convention, Washington, D.C.
Erdem, G., **Karahan, C., & *Altıntaş, B. (August 2017). The impact of family-of-origin experiences of psychotherapists on their preference for therapeutic orientation: A cross-cultural comparison. Poster presented at the 2017 APA Annual Convention, Washington, D.C.
2016
Erdem, G. (December 2016). Protective factors for youth alcohol abuse: The role of volunteering, relational ethics, and social competence. Paper presented at the 2016 National Addiction Convention, Antalya, Turkey. (in Turkish Gençlerde alkol kullanımını yordamlayan koruyucu faktörler: Gönüllülük, ilişkisel etik ve sosyal becerilerin rolü)
Erdem, G., **Tuncer, E., Çankaya, B., & Ergin, M. (December 2016). Program evaluation of a psycho-educational program targeting officers at İstanbul Bureau of Probation and Parole. Poster presented at the 2016 National Addiction Convention, Antalya, Turkey. (in Turkish İstanbul Denetimli Serbestlik memurlarına yönelik geliştirilen eğitim programının etki değerlendirmesi)
Erdem, G. (December 2016). Protective factors for youth alcohol abuse: The role of volunteering, relational ethics, and social competence. Paper presented at the 2016 National Addiction Convention, Antalya, Turkey. (in Turkish Gençlerde alkol kullanımını yordamlayan koruyucu faktörler: Gönüllülük, ilişkisel etik ve sosyal becerilerin rolü)
Erdem, G. (September 2016). Positive youth development, volunteering, and risk behaviors among emerging adults. Poster presented at the 2016 National Congress of Psychology, Izmir, Turkey. (in Turkish Gençlerde pozitif gelişim, gönüllülük ve riskli davranışların incelenmesi)
Erdem, G., Çankaya, B., & Caine, E. D. (April 2016). Daily stressors and mental well-being among Turkish emerging adults. Poster presented at the 2016 Society for Research on Adolescence Conference, Baltimore, MD.
2015
Erdem, G., **Tuncer, E., Çankaya, B., & Ergin, M. (December 2015). Exploring work experiences and educational needs of Probation and parole officers in İstanbul, Turkey. Türkiye’de Denetimli Serbestlik 10. Yıl Sempozyumu, İstanbul, Turkey. (in Turkish İstanbul Denetimli Serbestlik Müdürlüğü çalışanlarının iş deneyimlerinin ve eğitim ihtiyaçlarının incelenmesi).
Erdem, G., DuBois, D. L., Larose, S., De Wit, D. J., & Lipman, E. L. (November 2015). The impact of mentoring on parental well-being and family functioning. Paper presented at 2015 National Council on Family Relations Annual Conference, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
*** This project was also invited to be presented at NCFR International Section meeting at the conference.
2014
Erdem, G., Glassman, M., & Slesnick, N. (November 2014). Capabilities, opportunities, and freedoms: An intervention with homeless mothers. Poster presented at 2014 National Council on Family Relations Annual Conference, Baltimore, MD.
Carmona, J., Slesnick, N, Guo, X., Feng, X., & Erdem, G. (March 2014). Treatment changes in motivation, coping and family functioning among substance abusing runaway adolescents. Poster presented at 2014 Society for Research on Adolescence Biennial Conference, Austin, TX.
2013
Erdem, G. & Slesnick, N. (April 2013). Homeless mothers’ parenting stress and their children’s functioning: Associations with substance use and depressive symptoms. Poster presented at Society for Research in Child Development 2013 Biennial Meeting, Seattle, WA.
Erdem, G. & Slesnick, N. (August 2013). Housing and substance use outcomes among homeless mothers: A randomized controlled trial. Poster presented at 2013 Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Hawai’i, HO.
*** The abstract of this presentation was selected as one of the top proposals submitted to Section 12 - Clinical Psychology.
2012
Slesnick, N., Bartle-Haring, S., Erdem, G., & Brigham, G. (August 2012). Two year substance use outcomes with runaway adolescents. Poster presented at 2012 Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Orlando, FL.
2011
Slesnick, N., Erdem, G., Collins, J., Bantchevska, D., & Katafiasz, H. (June 2011). An examination of predictors of family and individual treatment attendance among substance abusing adolescent runaways. Poster presented at the College on Problems of Drug Dependence Annual Meeting, Hollywood, FL.
Erdem, G., & Slesnick, N. (April 2011). Treatment outcomes for homeless mothers with 2-6 year old children in their care: Preliminary findings from a pilot study. Poster presented at the Society for Research on Child Development 2011 Biennial Meeting, Montreal, Canada.
2010
Dashora, P., Erdem, G., & Slesnick, N. (March 2010). Coping strategies among homeless adolescents: Associations with emotional and behavioral problems. Poster presented at the Society for Research on Adolescence Biennial Conference, Philadelphia, PA.
2009
Erdem, G., Collins, J., & Slesnick, N. (November 2009). Prevalence of intimate partner violence among homeless youth. Poster presented at the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy Annual Conference, Sacramento, CA.
Slesnick, N., Bartle-Haring, Budde, H., Letcher, A., Bantchevska, D., Erdem, G., & Patton, R. (June 2009). Troubled parents, motivated adolescents: Predicting motivation to change substance use among runaways. Poster presented at the College on Problems of Drug Dependence Annual Meeting, Reno, NV.
Erdem, G. & Ögel, K. (May 2009). Exploring the drug user profiles of high school students in Turkey: An ecological perspective. Poster presented at the Society of Prevention Research Annual Convention. Washington, DC.
Glassman, M. & Erdem, G. (April 2009). The meaning and sense of homeless youth across boundaries: Differences between the United States and the United Nations. Poster presented at the Society for Research on Child Development 2009 Biennial Meeting, Denver, CO.
Dashora, P., Erdem, G., & Slesnick, N. (April 2009). Challenges of homeless youth: A self-efficacy perspective. Poster presented at the Society for Research on Child Development 2009 Biennial Meeting, Denver, CO.
Bantchevska, D., Erdem, G., Garren, R., Veneskey, J., Letcher, A., Bonomi, A. E., & Slesnick, N. (April 2009). Predictors of drop-in center utilization among homeless adolescents. Poster presented at the Society for Research on Child Development 2009 Biennial Meeting, Denver, CO.
2008
Erdem, G. & Slesnick, N. (October 2008). Psychopathology of runaway youth and parental depression. Poster presented at the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy Annual Conference, Memphis, TN.
Erdem, G. & Slesnick, N. (March 2008). Parent and adolescent depression among families with substance abusing runaways: The role of risk and resilience factors. Poster presented at the Society for Research on Adolescence, Chicago, IL.
Erdem, G. & Ögel, K. (March 2008). Risk and protective factors of drug use among high school students in Turkey: Building resilience through families and peers, Poster presented at the Society for Research on Adolescence, Chicago, IL.
2007
Wilkinson, D. L., Collins, T., & Erdem, G. (November 2007). Understanding the life experiences of violent young males from a Bronfrenbrenner’s Ecological System Theory. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Society of Criminology, Atlanta, GA.
2006
Dural, U., Erdem, G., & Üskül, A. K. (July 2006). Moving towards an emic understanding of honor in the Turkish context. Poster presented at the 18th International Congress of International Association of Cross Cultural Psychology, Isles of Spetses, Greece.
2005
Erdem, G. & Alan, G. A. (July 2005). Social identity theory and its application to inter and intra personal conflicts and crisis of Turkish immigrants in Germany. Paper presented at the 10th National Congress of Psychology Students, Mersin, Turkey. [not peer reviewed]
** a graduate student and * an undergraduate student
Under review
**Yıldızhan, C., Kafescioğlu, N., Zeytinoğlu-Saydam, S., Erdem, E., Söylemez, Y., Yumbul, Ç. (under review). Emotion regulation in emotionally focused therapists working with high-conflict couples. Paper submitted to be presented at the International Association of Relationship Research Conference, Boston, MA.
**Oldaç, B. & Erdem, G. (under review). Does true love conquer all? The role of romanticized beliefs, abuse type, and ambivalent sexism on emerging adult women’s response behaviors to dating violence. Paper submitted to be presented at the International Association of Relationship Research Conference, Boston, MA.
2023
**Mustafa, V. & Erdem, G. (November 2023). Natural mentoring and positive youth development: A computational social science approach. Poster presented at the National Council on Family Relations Annual Conference, Orlando, FL.
**Mustafa, V., Hürriyetoğlu, A., & Erdem, G. (April 2023). Natural mentoring in online communities. Paper presented at the Computational Social Science Conference, Istanbul, Türkiye.
2022
**Taşkın-Sayıl, D., *Nakkhal, Y., *Kılcı, Z. N., & Erdem, G. (October 2022). Menstruation stigma and social prototypes: Women’s attitudes and emotions around menstruation (In Turkish: ‘Menstrüasyona İlişkin Sosyal Prototipler ve Damgalama: Kadınların menstrüasyona ilişkin algı ve duyguları’) Poster presented at the Turkish Psychological Association 2022 Conference, Istanbul.
**Ayyıldız, T. N., *Tuğasaygı, B., *Erseven, I. Z., & Erdem, G. (October 2022). Emotion regulation and attachment behaviors among newly wed youth. (In Turkish: ‘Yeni evli gençlerde duygu düzenleme ve bağlanma süreçleri’) Poster presented at the Turkish Psychological Association 2022 Conference, Istanbul.
**Mustafa, V., **Kaplan, G., & Erdem, G. (October 2022). Mental health outcomes of volunteer mentors participating in a peer mentoring program: A prospective quasi-experimental study. (In Turkish: ‘Akran mentorluğu programına katılan mentorların akıl sağlığı bulguları: Boylamsal ve karşılaştırmalı bir çalışma’) Poster presented at the Turkish Psychological Association 2022 Conference, Istanbul.
**Carrese-Chacra, E., **Hollett, K., Erdem, G., & Gouin, J. P. (May 2022). Coping during Lockdown: Common Dyadic Coping Buffered the Impact of Financial Strain on Relationship Satisfaction during COVID-19 Lockdown. Paper accepted to be presented at the Association of Psychological Science Annual Conference, Chicago, IL.
2021
**Carrese-Chacra, E., **Hollett, K., Erdem, G., & Gouin, J. P. (October 2021). Dyadic coping moderated the impact of financial strain on relationship satisfaction during COVID-19 confinement: A longitudinal analysis.Poster presented at Réseau Québécois COVID-Pandémie, Montreal, Canada.
**Taskın, D. & Erdem, G. (October 2021). An examination on different types of parental control and well-being of Turkish emerging adults. Paper presented at the Society for the Study of Emerging Adulthood (Virtual) Conference.
**Güvensoy, İ. & Erdem, G. (October 2021). The effects of ideal standards and parental approval on marriage decision among Turkish emerging adults. Paper presented at the Society for the Study of Emerging Adulthood (Virtual) Conference.
**Mustafa, V. & Erdem, G. (October 2021). Friendship quality and maintenance among Turkish emerging adults during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Associations with well-being and mental health. Paper presented at the Society for the Study of Emerging Adulthood (Virtual) Conference.
**Mustafa, V., **Ersayan, E., & Erdem, G. (September 2021). Understanding adjustment of incarcerated youth in Turkey: Coping, self-Esteem, and natural Mentoring. Paper presented at the American Psychological Association (Virtual) Conference.
**Safi, O. & Erdem, G. (August 2021). Direct and indirect effects of cultural self-construal on commitment: The role of relationship quality in different cultures. Paper to be presented at the International Association of Relationship Research (Virtual) Conference, London, UK.
Erdem, G. (May 2021). Duration and continuity of mentoring relationships in a peer mentoring program: The effects of mentor’s family experiences. Paper presented at the Society of Research on Adolescence (Virtual) Conference.
2020
Erdem, G. & **Ersayan, E. (April 2020). How do relationships fare after incarceration? Understanding peer and family relationships of incarcerated Turkish youth. Paper submitted to the European Association of Research on Adolescence Conference, Porto, Portugal.
*Varol, M., *Yalçın, A., Erdem, G., & **Ersayan, E. (March 2020). Exploring the life skills of detained youth by crime type. (In Turkish: Genç tutukluların suç türlerine göre yaşam becerilerinin incelenmesi). Poster to be presented at the Research on Adolescence and Youth Conference, Kuşadası, Turkey.
2019
Erdem, G. & Bartle-Haring, S. B. (November 2019). Alcoholism in the context of sibling relationships: A dyadic comparison from a contextual perspective. Paper presented at the National Council on Family Relations Annual Conference, Fort Worth, TX.
**Safi, O. A. & Erdem, G. (November 2019). Relationship satisfaction and quality among Turkish young adults: Correlates with autonomy and relatedness. Paper presented at the National Council on Family Relations Annual Conference, Fort Worth, TX.
**Atalay, N. D. & Erdem, G. (November 2019). When working with refugees coincides with intergenerational family processes: A genogram study with service providers in Turkey. Poster presented at the National Council on Family Relations Annual Conference, Fort Worth, TX.
**Atalay, N. D. & Erdem, G. (April 2019). Collective trauma and resilience among humanitarian aid workers in Turkey. II. Sığınmacılarda ve Mültecilerde Psikolojik Sağlık Sempozyumu, Başkent Üniversitesi, Ankara, Turkey. (In Turkish: Türkiye’de insani yardım çalışanlarının aile hikayeleri: Toplumsal travmadan psikolojik dayanıklılığa.)
2018
**Safi, O. A. & Erdem, G. (November 2018). Cross-cultural examination of self-construal, relationship satisfaction, and quality: Associations with culture and family-of-origin experiences. Paper accepted to be presented at the 2018 National Council on Family Relations Annual Conference, San Diego, CA.
**Tuncer, A. E., Erdem, G., de Ruiter, C., & Çankaya, B. (June 2018). Attitudes toward probationers and organizational trust as predictors of burnout among Turkish probation officers. Paper presented at the 2018 EAPL Annual Conference, Turku, Finland.
**Tuncer, A. E., Erdem, G., & de Ruiter, C. (June 2018). The impact of an RNR-based intervention training program on Turkish juvenile probation officers’ role orientations and recidivism risk perceptions. Paper presented at the 2018 EAPL Annual Conference, Turku, Finland.
Erdem, G. (April 2018). Match continuity and match duration in a college peer mentoring program: Effects of parentification and trust. Paper presented at the 2018 SRA Biennial Conference, Minneapolis, MN.
Harris, S. K., Sherritt, L., Grubb, L., Samuels, R., Silva, T., Vernacchio, L., Wornham, W., Erdem, G., & Knight, J. R. (March 2018). Practical tools to support adolescent substance abuse prevention in primary care: A multi-site randomized controlled trial of computer-facilitated screening and provider brief advice in the medical office. Paper presented at the 2018 SAHM Annual Conference, Seattle, WA.
2017
Erdem, G. & **Safi, O. A. (November 2017). Bowen’s family systems theory from a cultural perspective: An integrative framework. Paper presented at the 2017 National Council on Family Relations Annual Conference, Orlando, Florida.
Erdem, G., **Safi, O. A., & *Savaş, E. B. (August 2017). Mentoring relationship quality and mentor characteristics in a peer mentoring program: Associations with family-of-origin experiences. Poster presented at the 2017 APA Annual Convention, Washington, D.C.
Erdem, G., **Karahan, C., & *Altıntaş, B. (August 2017). The impact of family-of-origin experiences of psychotherapists on their preference for therapeutic orientation: A cross-cultural comparison. Poster presented at the 2017 APA Annual Convention, Washington, D.C.
2016
Erdem, G. (December 2016). Protective factors for youth alcohol abuse: The role of volunteering, relational ethics, and social competence. Paper presented at the 2016 National Addiction Convention, Antalya, Turkey. (in Turkish Gençlerde alkol kullanımını yordamlayan koruyucu faktörler: Gönüllülük, ilişkisel etik ve sosyal becerilerin rolü)
Erdem, G., **Tuncer, E., Çankaya, B., & Ergin, M. (December 2016). Program evaluation of a psycho-educational program targeting officers at İstanbul Bureau of Probation and Parole. Poster presented at the 2016 National Addiction Convention, Antalya, Turkey. (in Turkish İstanbul Denetimli Serbestlik memurlarına yönelik geliştirilen eğitim programının etki değerlendirmesi)
Erdem, G. (December 2016). Protective factors for youth alcohol abuse: The role of volunteering, relational ethics, and social competence. Paper presented at the 2016 National Addiction Convention, Antalya, Turkey. (in Turkish Gençlerde alkol kullanımını yordamlayan koruyucu faktörler: Gönüllülük, ilişkisel etik ve sosyal becerilerin rolü)
Erdem, G. (September 2016). Positive youth development, volunteering, and risk behaviors among emerging adults. Poster presented at the 2016 National Congress of Psychology, Izmir, Turkey. (in Turkish Gençlerde pozitif gelişim, gönüllülük ve riskli davranışların incelenmesi)
Erdem, G., Çankaya, B., & Caine, E. D. (April 2016). Daily stressors and mental well-being among Turkish emerging adults. Poster presented at the 2016 Society for Research on Adolescence Conference, Baltimore, MD.
2015
Erdem, G., **Tuncer, E., Çankaya, B., & Ergin, M. (December 2015). Exploring work experiences and educational needs of Probation and parole officers in İstanbul, Turkey. Türkiye’de Denetimli Serbestlik 10. Yıl Sempozyumu, İstanbul, Turkey. (in Turkish İstanbul Denetimli Serbestlik Müdürlüğü çalışanlarının iş deneyimlerinin ve eğitim ihtiyaçlarının incelenmesi).
Erdem, G., DuBois, D. L., Larose, S., De Wit, D. J., & Lipman, E. L. (November 2015). The impact of mentoring on parental well-being and family functioning. Paper presented at 2015 National Council on Family Relations Annual Conference, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
*** This project was also invited to be presented at NCFR International Section meeting at the conference.
2014
Erdem, G., Glassman, M., & Slesnick, N. (November 2014). Capabilities, opportunities, and freedoms: An intervention with homeless mothers. Poster presented at 2014 National Council on Family Relations Annual Conference, Baltimore, MD.
Carmona, J., Slesnick, N, Guo, X., Feng, X., & Erdem, G. (March 2014). Treatment changes in motivation, coping and family functioning among substance abusing runaway adolescents. Poster presented at 2014 Society for Research on Adolescence Biennial Conference, Austin, TX.
2013
Erdem, G. & Slesnick, N. (April 2013). Homeless mothers’ parenting stress and their children’s functioning: Associations with substance use and depressive symptoms. Poster presented at Society for Research in Child Development 2013 Biennial Meeting, Seattle, WA.
Erdem, G. & Slesnick, N. (August 2013). Housing and substance use outcomes among homeless mothers: A randomized controlled trial. Poster presented at 2013 Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Hawai’i, HO.
*** The abstract of this presentation was selected as one of the top proposals submitted to Section 12 - Clinical Psychology.
2012
Slesnick, N., Bartle-Haring, S., Erdem, G., & Brigham, G. (August 2012). Two year substance use outcomes with runaway adolescents. Poster presented at 2012 Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Orlando, FL.
2011
Slesnick, N., Erdem, G., Collins, J., Bantchevska, D., & Katafiasz, H. (June 2011). An examination of predictors of family and individual treatment attendance among substance abusing adolescent runaways. Poster presented at the College on Problems of Drug Dependence Annual Meeting, Hollywood, FL.
Erdem, G., & Slesnick, N. (April 2011). Treatment outcomes for homeless mothers with 2-6 year old children in their care: Preliminary findings from a pilot study. Poster presented at the Society for Research on Child Development 2011 Biennial Meeting, Montreal, Canada.
2010
Dashora, P., Erdem, G., & Slesnick, N. (March 2010). Coping strategies among homeless adolescents: Associations with emotional and behavioral problems. Poster presented at the Society for Research on Adolescence Biennial Conference, Philadelphia, PA.
2009
Erdem, G., Collins, J., & Slesnick, N. (November 2009). Prevalence of intimate partner violence among homeless youth. Poster presented at the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy Annual Conference, Sacramento, CA.
Slesnick, N., Bartle-Haring, Budde, H., Letcher, A., Bantchevska, D., Erdem, G., & Patton, R. (June 2009). Troubled parents, motivated adolescents: Predicting motivation to change substance use among runaways. Poster presented at the College on Problems of Drug Dependence Annual Meeting, Reno, NV.
Erdem, G. & Ögel, K. (May 2009). Exploring the drug user profiles of high school students in Turkey: An ecological perspective. Poster presented at the Society of Prevention Research Annual Convention. Washington, DC.
Glassman, M. & Erdem, G. (April 2009). The meaning and sense of homeless youth across boundaries: Differences between the United States and the United Nations. Poster presented at the Society for Research on Child Development 2009 Biennial Meeting, Denver, CO.
Dashora, P., Erdem, G., & Slesnick, N. (April 2009). Challenges of homeless youth: A self-efficacy perspective. Poster presented at the Society for Research on Child Development 2009 Biennial Meeting, Denver, CO.
Bantchevska, D., Erdem, G., Garren, R., Veneskey, J., Letcher, A., Bonomi, A. E., & Slesnick, N. (April 2009). Predictors of drop-in center utilization among homeless adolescents. Poster presented at the Society for Research on Child Development 2009 Biennial Meeting, Denver, CO.
2008
Erdem, G. & Slesnick, N. (October 2008). Psychopathology of runaway youth and parental depression. Poster presented at the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy Annual Conference, Memphis, TN.
Erdem, G. & Slesnick, N. (March 2008). Parent and adolescent depression among families with substance abusing runaways: The role of risk and resilience factors. Poster presented at the Society for Research on Adolescence, Chicago, IL.
Erdem, G. & Ögel, K. (March 2008). Risk and protective factors of drug use among high school students in Turkey: Building resilience through families and peers, Poster presented at the Society for Research on Adolescence, Chicago, IL.
2007
Wilkinson, D. L., Collins, T., & Erdem, G. (November 2007). Understanding the life experiences of violent young males from a Bronfrenbrenner’s Ecological System Theory. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Society of Criminology, Atlanta, GA.
2006
Dural, U., Erdem, G., & Üskül, A. K. (July 2006). Moving towards an emic understanding of honor in the Turkish context. Poster presented at the 18th International Congress of International Association of Cross Cultural Psychology, Isles of Spetses, Greece.
2005
Erdem, G. & Alan, G. A. (July 2005). Social identity theory and its application to inter and intra personal conflicts and crisis of Turkish immigrants in Germany. Paper presented at the 10th National Congress of Psychology Students, Mersin, Turkey. [not peer reviewed]