{"id":23125,"date":"2024-11-07T19:37:06","date_gmt":"2024-11-07T16:37:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/w3.bilkent.edu.tr\/en\/?p=23125"},"modified":"2024-11-10T23:30:01","modified_gmt":"2024-11-10T20:30:01","slug":"psyc-seminar-assessing-the-causal-impact-of-collective-threats-on-moral-judgment-and-behavior-onurcan-yilmaz-1230noon-november-8-2024-en","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/w3.bilkent.edu.tr\/en\/psyc-seminar-assessing-the-causal-impact-of-collective-threats-on-moral-judgment-and-behavior-onurcan-yilmaz-1230noon-november-8-2024-en\/","title":{"rendered":"PSYC Seminar: \u201cAssessing the Causal Impact of Collective Threats on Moral Judgment and Behavior\u201d, Onurcan Y\u0131lmaz, 12:30Noon November 8 2024 (EN)"},"content":{"rendered":"
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You are cordially invited to the Seminar organized by the Psychology Department.<\/p>\n

Date & Time: November 8, 2024; Friday at 12:30
\nPlace: A-130<\/p>\n

The presentation language will be English.<\/p>\n

Presenter: Assoc. Prof. Onurcan Y\u0131lmaz, Ph.D., Psychology Department, Kadir Has University<\/p>\n

Title:
\nAssessing the Causal Impact of Collective Threats on Moral Judgment and Behavior<\/p>\n

Abstract:
\nDespite extensive research, the causal impact of collective threats like terrorism and earthquakes on moral judgment and behavior remains uncertain. Studies, primarily conducted in WEIRD (Western, Educated, Industrialized, Rich, Democratic) contexts, often lack internal and ecological validity, relying on small samples, weak manipulations, isolated threats, and measures of intentions rather than actual behaviors. Our study addresses these limitations through the first preregistered investigation of mortality-related threats in ecologically valid settings.<\/p>\n

We conducted two longitudinal studies in T\u00fcrkiye to examine how threats from terrorism and earthquakes affect moral behavior and sensitivity, using incentivized public goods and dictator games alongside moral judgment scales. In Study 1, we collected data from the same participants before (N = 620) and after (N = 222) the November 2022 Istiklal Street terrorist attack in Istanbul. Study 2 tracked the same participants, collecting data three to four months before (N =1075), two months after (N = 388), and six months after (N = 232) the February 2023 T\u00fcrkiye- Syria earthquakes. This timing\u2014two to four months before each event\u2014provided a unique scientific window. In post-tests, participants were randomly assigned to either threat prime or control conditions, completing the same measures as in pre-tests.<\/p>\n

Results indicated a significant decrease in cooperative behavior following the terrorist attack, with causal effects. Conversely, cooperation increased after the earthquake, though causality remained inconclusive. A third measurement phase confirmed these findings, underscoring the influence of threat type and context on moral judgment.<\/p>\n

These outcomes suggest that challenges in replicating results and establishing causality in prior studies may arise from insufficient consideration of environmental dynamics and reliance on non-ecological methods and intention-based measures. This research highlights the need to consider both threat type and context when examining their impact on moral behavior.<\/p>\n

Note: This presentation addresses the psychological impact of recent catastrophic events in T\u00fcrkiye, which may be sensitive for individuals closely affected.<\/p>\n

Bio:
\nOnurcan Y\u0131lmaz completed his master\u2019s degree at Bo\u011fazi\u00e7i University and his doctorate at Istanbul University. He is an associate professor in the Department of Psychology at Kadir Has University and the director of the \u201cMINT Lab.\u201d In 2021, he received the \u201cYoung Scientist Award Program\u201d (BAGEP) from the Science Academy, and in 2023, he was awarded the \u201cOutstanding Young Scientist\u201d (T\u00dcBA-GEB\u0130P) and \u201cT\u00dcB\u0130TAK Incentive\u201d awards. Y\u0131lmaz has made numerous scientific contributions published in international journals. He serves on the editorial board of Judgment and Decision Making. He is also the co-author of books published in Turkish such as Sag\u0306c\u0131l\u0131g\u0306\u0131n ve Solculug\u0306un Psikolojisi: Farkl\u0131 Du\u0308nyalar\u0131n I\u0307nsanlar\u0131 and Komplo Teorilerine Neden \u0130nan\u0131r\u0131z?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n