About Me
I'm Dr. Umit Akirmak, a researcher and data analyst specializing in psychology and social sciences. My work bridges the gap between psychological theory and data-driven insights.
With a strong background in research, experimental design, and advanced statistics, I provide insights into complex psychological phenomena and their practical applications. My services are tailored for researchers, businesses, and organizations looking to apply data in real-world contexts.
How I Can Help
Data Analysis
Advanced statistical analysis and data visualization for psychological research.
Research Design
Expert consultation on experimental design and research methodology in psychology.
Psychometrics
Development and validation of psychological assessment tools and scales.
Academic Portfolio
Peer-Reviewed Publications
- Akırmak, Ü. and Oral, R. (2023). Cross-cultural validity of the consideration of future consequences scale (CFCS-14): A study on Turkish university students. Nesne, 11(28), 199-217. DOI: 10.7816/nesne-11-28-03
- Seneldir, A., Akirmak, U. & Halfon, S. (2022). Cross-informant compatibility of depression symptoms in children: A network approach. Child Psychiatry Hum Dev. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10578-022-01403-x
- Arıkan, K., Tarakçı, B., & Akırmak, Ü. (2021). Psikoloji araştırmalarında kelime edinim yaşı: kuramlar, yöntemler ve uygulama alanları [Age of acquisition in psychological research: theories, methods and application areas]. Nesne, 9(22), 989-1012. DOI: 10.7816/nesne-09-22-14
- Akirmak, U., & Ayla, P. (2019). How is time perspective related to burnout and job satisfaction? A conservation of resources perspective. Personality and Individual Differences, 181, 109667. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.paid.2019.109667
Books
- Gökçe, A. & Akırmak, Ü.(2022). Psikoloji ve Açık Bilim [Psychology & Open Science]. İstanbul: İstanbul Bilgi University Press. https://bilgiyay.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/702_Psikoloji-ve-Acik-Bilim.pdf
- Akırmak, Ü. (2021). 1085 Türkçe Kelimenin Serbest Çağrışım Norm Verileri [Free Association Norms for 1085 Turkish Words]. İstanbul: İstanbul Bilgi University Press.https://bilgiyay.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/serbestcagrisimverileri-19.11.2021.pdf
Conference Presentations
- Akirmak, U. (July, 2021). Time perspective and health: Evidence from a Turkish sample. Paper presented at the 32nd International Congress of Psychology, Prague, Czech Republic.
- Akirmak, U., Tuncer, N., Akdogan, M., & Erkat, B. (May, 2019). The associations of basic psychological needs and autonomous-related self with time perspective: The cultural and familial antecedents of balanced time perspective. Poster presented at the 31st Annual Meeting of the Association for Psychological Science in Washington, DC, USA.
- Yallak, E., Akırmak, Ü., Guerzoni, E., & Mungan, E. (November, 2016). Moses Illusion in Foreign Language Context. Poster presented at the 57th Annual Meeting of the Psychonomic Society, Boston, MA, USA.
Psychometric Scales
Turkish ZTPI
The Zimbardo Time Perspective Inventory (ZTPI) explores how individuals mentally relate to time and how this affects their life choices, psychological well-being, and personality.
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The Intuitive Eating Scale-2 is a psychometric tool designed to assess eating behaviors that are guided by internal cues, such as hunger and satiety, rather than external factors like diet rules or emotions. Scale items and scoring instructions are included in the PDF.
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