Ayse Çiftçi *

Assistant Professor
Counseling Psychology
Department of Educational Studies

Research

Interests include multicultural issues, cross cultural psychology, immigration (specifically Muslim immigrants), international students, and psychological well being.

Education

Ph.D.	University of Memphis, 2006, Counseling Psychology
M.S.	Middle East Technical University, 2001, Psychological Counseling and Guidance
B.S.	Middle East Technical University, 1999, Educational Sciences

Selected Publications

• Ghaffari, A. & Çiftçi, A., (in press). Religiosity and Self-Esteem of Muslim Immigrants to the U. S.: The Moderating Role of Perceived Discrimination. International Journal for the Psychology of Religion.
  
  
• Lease, S., Çiftçi, A., Demir, A., & Boyraz, G. (in press). Structural Validity of Turkish Versions of the Gender Role Conflict Scale and Male Role Norms Scale. Psychology of Men and Masculinity.
  
  
• Cinarbas, D. C., Korkut, F. & Çiftçi, A. (in press). Counseling in Turkey. In L. Gerstein, P. P. Heppner, S. Ægisdóttir, A. Leung, & K. Norsworthy (Eds.), Handbook of Counseling and Psychology Around the Globe. Sage Publications.
  
  
• Strauser, D., Çiftçi, A. & O'Sullivan, D. (2009). Using Attribution Theory to Examine Rehabilitation Provider Stigma. International Journal of Rehabilitation Research, 32, 41-47.
  
  
• Lightsey, O.R., Wells, A.G., Pietruszka, T., Wang, M., Çiftçi, A. & Stancil, B.A. (2009). Negative affect and emotion-oriented coping predict pain-related distress among African American Women. The Counseling Psychologist, 37, 116-146.
  
  
• Çiftçi, A. & Williams-Nickelson, C. (2008). Internships in psychology: Special Considerations for International Students. In N. Hasan, N. Fouad, & C. Williams-Nickelson (Eds), Studying Psychology in the united States: Expert Guidelines for International Students (pp. 121-130). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
  
  
• Çiftçi, A., Demir, A. & Bikos, L. H. (2008). Turkish adolescent conflict resolution strategies toward peers and parents as a function of loneliness. Adolescence, 43, 911-926.
  
  
• Strauser, D.R., Lustig, D.C., & Çiftçi, A., (2008). Psychological Well-Being: Its Relation to Work Personality, Vocational Identity, and Career Thoughts. The Journal of Psychology, 142. 21-35.
   
• Bikos, L.H., Çiftçi, A., Güneri, O. Y., Demir, C. E., Sümer, Z. H., Danielson, S., DeVries, S., & Bilgen W. (2007). A Repeated Measures Investigation of the First-Year Adjustment Experiences of the Female Expatriate Spouse Living in Turkey. Journal of Career Development, 34, 5-27.
  
  
• Bikos, L.H., Çiftçi, A., Güneri, O. Y., Demir, C. E., Sümer, Z. H., Danielson, S., DeVries, S., & Bilgen W. (2007) Adjustment of the Female, Expatriate, Trailing Spouse in Turkey: A Longitudinal Investigation. Journal of Career Development, 34, 28-58.
  
  *formerly Ayse Çiftçi Uruk

Courses Taught

EDPS 604	Advanced Counseling Theories and Techniques
EDPS 614A	Advanced Counseling Practicum
EDPS 614B	Advanced Counseling Practicum
EDPS 619	Counseling Psychology Research Practicum
EDPS 621	Advanced Multicultural Counseling
COUN 4611	Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services (taught at University of Memphis)
COUN 4783	Introduction to Counseling (taught at University of Memphis)

Professional Experience

2006-Present	Assistant Professor of Educational Studies Counseling Psychology College of Education, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
2005-2006	Intern in Psychology Center for Counseling, Learning and Testing The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN
2004-2005	Part-time therapist Parkwood Behavioral Health System, Adolescent Sex Offender Program Olive Branch, MS
2002-2006	Graduate Assistant, University of Memphis, Memphis, TN