Browsing by Author "Sarioglu, Elif Basak"

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Chatgpt as a Solution To Emotional Loneliness: a New Tool for Interpersonal Communication
(Marmara Univ, Fac Communication, 2024) Sarioglu, Elif Basak; Guregen, Esra Pelin
Loneliness stands as one of the most pervasive and universal health issues in contemporary society. This study, conducted within the scope of emotional loneliness, delves into the nuances of loneliness, understanding its origin and how it manifests in individuals. In the research where students from the Faculty of Communication of a foundation university in Istanbul were chosen as the sample, the data collected through in-depth interviews, a qualitative data collection tool, were analyzed using content analysis method. This phenomenological research design aimed to assess participants' attitudes toward utilizing a chatbot (ChatGPT) as a tool to combat emotional loneliness. Despite their generally positive disposition and strong tendency to anthropomorphize, participants were found to approach the use of ChatGPT with caution. The majority harbored negative judgments about ChatGPT and technological tools meeting emotional and social needs. However, a significant portion believes that the widespread adoption of ChatGPT and similar tools for socialization is imminent in the near future. Concerns predominantly revolve around mistrust in artificial intelligence technologies' ability to meet emotional needs and the potential harms they could inflict on socio-cultural life, with ethical issues forming another major theme. Notably, when expressing their apprehensions, participants frequently referenced artificial intelligence representations in popular culture, such as films, series, and games.
Reverse Mentoring: Intergenerational Communication and Its Perceived Contributions to Organizational Life
(Frontiers Media SA, 2026) Sarioglu, Elif Basak; Gorgun, Melih; Ozdemir, Ozlem
Reverse mentoring, in contrast to traditional mentoring models, enables younger employees to guide senior leaders by sharing technological competencies, contemporary insights, and generational perspectives. This study aims to examine how reverse mentoring is experienced and interpreted by senior executives across various industries, including international companies operating in Türkiye. The study adopts a qualitative methodology based on in-depth interviews with 16 senior executives from diverse organizational settings. Rather than offering an objective assessment of program outcomes, the research focuses on the perceived effectiveness of reverse mentoring from the perspective of senior leaders. Thematic analysis indicates that senior leaders perceive reverse mentoring as more effective when mutual trust, psychological safety, open communication, and reciprocal engagement are present. Participants associated reverse mentoring with enhanced intergenerational communication, stronger organizational belonging, leadership development, digital adaptation, and innovation. Beyond facilitating knowledge exchange on digital tools, executives reported that reverse mentoring fosters broader interactions involving decision-making, strategic thinking, and organizational learning. The findings suggest that reverse mentoring functions not only as a knowledge-transfer mechanism but also as a relational and cultural practice that may support inclusive leadership and organizational adaptability. The study offers practical insights for organizations seeking to integrate reverse mentoring into leadership development and talent management strategies.