Alp Aytuglu
College of Family and Consumer Sciences
Graduate Research Assistant
375 Dawson Hall
305 Sanford Dr.
Athens, GA 30602
Education
| Degree | Field of Study | Institution | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| M.A. | Developmental Psychology | Ozyegin University | 2018 |
| B.A. | Philosophy | Bilkent University | 2014 |
Research
Alp's research interests include first-time fathers' (social and emotional) readiness and preparedness for parenting, fathers' experiences of their transition to fatherhood, and fathers' influence on their children's social-emotional and cognitive development. Alp also pursues interest in formation of narrative identity in familial context and its link to positive development among emerging adults.
Prior Professional Positions
| Organization | Title | Years of Service |
|---|---|---|
| Adolescent and Youth Lab | Graduate Research Assistant | 2017-2018 |
| Relationship Research Lab | Graduate Research Assistant | 2014-2017 |
Awards
| Award Name | Awarded By | Year Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Costa Fund | College of Family and Consumer Sciences | 2019 |
| Creswell Fund | College of Family and Consumer Sciences | 2019 |
| B.I.D.E.P. Fund | Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey | 2017 |
Advisory Committee
Dr. Geoffrey L. Brown
Dr. Kalsea Koss
Dr. Assaf Oshri
Publications
Brown G. L., Aytuglu H. A. (2020). Father-child attachment relationships. In H. E. Fitzgerald, K. von Klitzing, N. J. Cabrera, J. Scarano de Mendonça, & T. Skjøthaug (Eds.), Handbook of fathers and child development (pp. 273-290). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-51027-5_18
Working Papers
Aytuglu, A. & Brown, G. L. Pleasure in parenting as a mediator between fathers’ attachment representations and paternal sensitivity. Manuscript submitted for publication.
Brown, G. L., Mangelsdorf, S. C., Neff, C., Shigeto, A., Aytuglu, A., & Thomas, C. R. Infant attachment configurations with mothers and fathers: Implications for triadic interaction quality and children’s parental preferences. Manuscript submitted for publication.
Aytuglu, A., Brown, G. L., & Dost-Gözkan, A. (in preparation) Moderating effect of cultural self-construals on the link between emerging adult’s narratives about parents and positive development.