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About Ishaq
Psychology with cultural understanding.
Ishaq Ibrahim is a psychologist and counseling professional based in Istanbul. His work combines psychological science, careful listening, and sensitivity to culture, migration, identity, family, and life transitions.
EducationMaster’s training in Guidance & Psychological Counseling · Ibn Haldun University
FoundationBachelor of Psychology · International Islamic University Malaysia
LanguagesEnglish · Turkish · Arabic
ResearchStress, life satisfaction, happiness, and flourishing
Research & academic work
Evidence behind the practice.
Research focused on psychological wellbeing, perceived stress, culturally responsive care, religion, depression, and suicide prevention.
Perceived stressLife satisfactionHappinessFlourishing
Journal article
Mental Health, Religion and Suicide
Hajiyousouf, I. & Bulut, S. · Open Journal of Medical Psychology · 2022 · Vol. 11, 12–27
View publication ↗Journal article
Depression from a Different Perspective
Bulut, S., Hajiyousouf, I. & Nazir, T. · Open Journal of Depression · 2021 · Vol. 10, 168–180
View publication ↗Master’s thesis
An Evaluation of Subjective Well-Being, Life Satisfaction, and Flourishing Levels Among Students in Türkiye: Investigating the Role of Perceived Stress
Ibn Haldun University · Guidance and Psychological Counseling · Sample: 415 students
Key finding
Higher perceived stress was associated with lower life satisfaction, flourishing, and happiness.
Quantitative cross-sectional research using descriptive statistics, Pearson correlations, and multiple regression.
Academic presentation
Research presented at Üsküdar University congress
Conference presentation on student wellbeing and perceived stress in Türkiye.
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Monday–Friday19:00–23:59 · Istanbul time
Saturday–Sunday10:00–22:00 · Istanbul time
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