Assist. Prof. Nagehan Pakdamar Tüzgen and Our Students Contributed to the XIII International Eurasian Educational Research Congress (EJER)

The project titled “Emerging Adulthood in University Students: A Mixed-Methods Needs Analysis,” conducted under the supervision of Assistant Professor Nagehan Pakdamar Tüzgen, was presented as a scientific paper at the XIII International Eurasian Educational Research Congress (EJER).

The online presentation, delivered during the international congress hosted by Mersin University between May 13–16, 2026, attracted the attention of academics and researchers from various universities.

The study aimed to comprehensively analyze and report the psychological, social, and developmental needs of university students during the emerging adulthood period through a mixed-methods approach.

In addition to the project coordinator Assistant Professor Nagehan Pakdamar Tüzgen, the research team included Research Assistant Dilara Maraba from the Department of Guidance and Psychological Counseling within the School of Education, as well as undergraduate students Fatma Zehra Sarıgeçili, Semensa Sena Genç, and Melike Kartal.

The presentation held within the scope of the XIII EJER Congress provided an opportunity to share the study with researchers from different universities and exchange ideas on the subject.

Assist Prof. Nagehan Pakdamar Tüzgen contributed to the congress academically by presenting her paper titled “Informal Networks in Refugee Women's Access to Adult Education: A Bridge or a Barrier?”.

The congress process also contributed to the evaluation of current research topics and the strengthening of academic collaborations.