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AN EVALUATION OF THE REASONS WHY FORMER SOLDIERS TRANSFERRING FROM TURKISH ARMED FORCES TO OFFICIALSHIP, THEIR VIEW OF SPIRITUALITY AND THE IMPORTANCE OF SPIRITUAL COUNSELING AND GUIDANCE

TÜRK SİLAHLI KUVVETLERİNDEN MEMURLUĞA GEÇİŞ YAPAN ESKİ ASKERLERİN GEÇİŞ NEDENLERİ, MANEVİYATA BAKIŞLARI VE MANEVİ DANIŞMANLIK VE REHBERLİĞİN ÖNEMİ ÜZERİNE BİR ÇALIŞMA

Abdulkerim Güler(CUMHURİYET ÜNİVERSİTESİ, ŞARKIŞLA UYGULAMALI BİLİMLER YÜKSEKOKULU)0000-0003-4220-918X
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373–394
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2025-03-28
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Findings obtained from interview questions revealed that participants perceived SCG services as supportive and crucial for preventing suicide, alleviating psychological distress, and fostering a stronger sense of duty.

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Objective & Hypothesis:This research focuses on soldiers' transition from the Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) to civilian employment.
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Key Findings & Data:Data were collected from 23 exmilitary personnel employed at Sivas Cumhuriyet University using a 16-question structured questionnaire, a spiritual sensitivity scale and a three-question structured interview.
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Conclusion & Impact:Findings obtained from interview questions revealed that participants perceived SCG services as supportive and crucial for preventing suicide, alleviating psychological distress, and fostering a stronger sense of duty.
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⚙️Variables:Manevi danışmanlık ve rehberlik · Türk Silahlı Kuvvetleri · Maneviyat

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This research focuses on soldiers' transition from the Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) to civilian employment. It is observed that TAF personnel undergo changes in assignments. Accordingly, the prominent question addressed in study is "For what reasons have soldiers chosen to leave the position of TAF personnel and transition to civil service employment?" .The research aims to examine the reasons behind the personnel loss within the TAF and provide recommendations to address it. At this stage, it is believed that Spiritual Counselling and Guidance (SCG) could be an important factor in keeping TAF personnel together. A historical examination of the Turkish Army reveals that spirituality and religion have been crucial in maintaining unity and motivation among military personnel. Similarly, it is suggested that clergy, who played an important role during the Ottoman period, could positively influence military personnel through the provision of spiritual care. This study aims to investigate the underlying reasons for personnel attrition within the TAF and address the gap identified in the existing literature. Data were collected from 23 exmilitary personnel employed at Sivas Cumhuriyet University using a 16-question structured questionnaire, a spiritual sensitivity scale and a three-question structured interview. According to research findings, the decision to transition from TAF to civil service and the duration of transition were influenced by the age of military personnel, resulting in a shorter transition period. It was observed that the reasons for joining the TAF affect the inclination to transition to civil service. It was noted that individuals seeking psychological counseling and guidance exhibited higher levels of value sensitivity. Participants showed higher levels of community sensitivity than awareness and mystery sensitivity. Findings obtained from interview questions revealed that participants perceived SCG services as supportive and crucial for preventing suicide, alleviating psychological distress, and fostering a stronger sense of duty.

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Bu araştırma, Türk Silahlı Kuvvetleri'nden (TSK) sivil istihdama geçen askerlerin geçiş nedenlerine ve maneviyat algılarına odaklanmaktadır. TSK personelinin kimi zaman görevlerinde değişiklikler yaşadığı gözlemlenmiştir. Bu doğrultuda, çalışmada ele alınan önemli soru, "Askerler, TSK personeli pozisyonunu neden bırakarak sivil memurluğa geçiş yapmayı tercih etmiştir?" sorusudur. Araştırma TSK içindeki personel kaybının nedenlerini incelemeyi ve bu duruma yönelik öneriler sunmayı amaçlamaktadır. Bu noktada, Manevi Danışmanlık ve Rehberliğin (MDR) TSK personelini bir arada tutmada önemli bir faktör olabileceği düşünülmektedir. Türk Ordusunun tarihine bakıldığında maneviyat ve din, ordu mensuplarını bir arada tutan ve motivasyon sağlayan önemli bir etkendi. Benzer şekilde Osmanlı döneminde önemli bir işlev gören din adamlarının manevi destek hizmeti kapsamında ordu personellerine olumlu katkı sağlayacağına inanılmaktadır. Bu çalışmayla, TSK’nın personel kaybının sebepleri irdelenerek literatürde görülen boşluğun doldurulması amaçlanmaktadır. Buna göre çalışmada Sivas Cumhuriyet Üniversitesinde görev yapan eski askeriye kökenli 23 personelin verileri kullanılmıştır. Çalışmaya Sivas Cumhuriyet Üniversitesinde görev yapan askerlikten memurluğa geçmiş 32 kişiden 23’üne ulaşılmıştır. Sivas ilinde yaşayan evrenin yaklaşık %72’sine ulaşılmıştır. Çalışmada hem nitel hem de nicel verilerden faydalanılmıştır. Çalışma, 16 soruluk yapılandırılmış bir anket, manevi duyarlılık ölçeği ve üç soruluk yapılandırılmış bir görüşmeden oluşmaktadır. Araştırma sonuçlarına göre, TSK’den memuriyete geçme kararı alma ve geçme süresi yaşı askeri personelde etkili olmuş ve bu yüzden de daha kısa sürmüştür. TSK’ye girme sebeplerinin işsizlik veya geçim kaygısı olanların TSK’den memuriyete geçme düşüncesine sahip oldukları görülmüştür. TSK’ye girme sebebi memuriyete geçme düşüncesini etkilemektedir. Psikolojik danışmanlık ve rehberlik merkezine başvuranların değer duyarlılıklarının da yüksek olduğu görülmüştür. Katılımcıların toplum duyarlılıklarının farkındalık ve gizem duyarlılığı ve değer duyarlılığına göre daha yüksek ortalamaya sahip olduğu belirlenmiştir. Görüşme sorularından elde edilen bulgular, katılımcıların MDR hizmetlerini, intiharı önleme, psikolojik sıkıntıyı hafifletme ve daha güçlü bir görev bilinci geliştirme konularında destekleyici ve önemli olarak gördüğünü ortaya koymaktadır.

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Ünal, A. G. G., Güler, A. (2025). AN EVALUATION OF THE REASONS WHY FORMER SOLDIERS TRANSFERRING FROM TURKISH ARMED FORCES TO OFFICIALSHIP, THEIR VIEW OF SPIRITUALITY AND THE IMPORTANCE OF SPIRITUAL COUNSELING AND GUIDANCE. Uluslararası Toplumsal Bilimler Dergisi, Cilt: 9 Sayı: 1, 373–394. https://ajindex.com/articles/1606441

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