Identity Development and Emotional Socialization in Turkish Culture: A Psychological, Philosophical, and Cultural Approach to Family Narratives
Abstract
This study aims to understand the role of family narratives in the processes of identity development and emotional socialization within Turkish culture. The research examines how family narratives function in the construction of self-perception, cultural norm internalization, and social belonging, based on a theoretical and historical framework. The limited number of holistic studies in the literature addressing the psychological and sociological dimensions of this topic highlights the significance of the current study. The research is designed as a qualitative study. The data were collected through document analysis, examining traditional Turkish epics, mythological narratives, historical written sources, and modern digital storytelling examples. The data were interpreted using hermeneutic analysis, and the symbolic, cultural, and psychological functions of the narratives were thematically categorized. The findings reveal that family narratives guide the individual’s identity construction, facilitate the internalization of cultural values, and support emotional regulation skills. Furthermore, the study identifies clear distinctions between traditional and modern narratives in terms of collective and individual identity formation. Although the forms of narratives have transformed in the digital era, their fundamental role in identity development and emotional growth remains intact. These findings underscore the central role of family narratives in individuals’ psychological, cultural, and social integration and contribute to a deeper understanding of their socio-psychological impacts.
Keywords
Family Narratives Identity Development Emotional Socialization Cultural Transmission Hermeneutic Interpretation
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- Stryker, S., & Burke, P. J. (2000). Identity theory and social structure. Stanford University Press.
- Tajfel, H. (1979). Differentiation between social groups: Studies in the social psychology of intergroup relations. Academic Press.
- Taylor, C. (1989). Sources of the self: The making of the modern identity. Harvard University Press.
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- Turner, V. (1982). From ritual to theatre: The human seriousness of play. PAJ Publications.
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Türk Kültüründe Kimlik Gelişimi ve Duygusal Sosyalleşme: Aile Anlatılarına Psikolojik, Felsefi ve Kültürel Bir Yaklaşım
Abstract
Bu çalışma, Türk kültüründe aile anlatılarının bireylerin kimlik gelişimi ve duygusal sosyalleşme süreçlerindeki rolünü anlamayı amaçlamaktadır. Araştırma, bireyin toplumsal aidiyet duygusu, kültürel normlara uyum ve benlik algısının inşasında aile anlatılarının nasıl bir işlev üstlendiğini kuramsal ve tarihsel bir zeminde ele almaktadır. Alanyazında bu konunun psikolojik ve sosyolojik yönlerine dair sınırlı sayıda bütüncül araştırma bulunması, çalışmanın önemini ortaya koymaktadır. Araştırma, nitel araştırma deseni ile yapılandırılmıştır. Veri toplama yöntemi olarak doküman incelemesi tekniği benimsenmiş; geleneksel Türk destanları, mitolojik anlatılar, yazılı tarihsel belgeler ve modern dijital anlatı örnekleri sistematik biçimde analiz edilmiştir. Veriler, hermenötik analiz yöntemiyle yorumlanmış; anlatıların sembolik, kültürel ve psikolojik işlevleri tematik olarak sınıflandırılmıştır. Araştırmanın bulguları, aile anlatılarının bireyin kimlik gelişimini yönlendirdiğini, kültürel değerlerin içselleştirilmesini sağladığını ve duygusal regülasyon becerilerini desteklediğini göstermektedir. Ayrıca, geleneksel ve modern anlatılar arasında kolektif kimlik ile bireysel kimlik inşası açısından belirgin farklar bulunduğu saptanmıştır. Dijitalleşmeyle birlikte anlatı biçimleri dönüşse de, anlatıların kimlik oluşturma ve duygusal gelişimi destekleyici işlevi devam etmektedir. Bu bulgular, aile anlatılarının bireyin psikolojik, kültürel ve toplumsal bütünleşmesindeki merkezi rolünü ortaya koymakta ve anlatıların sosyo-psikolojik etkilerini derinlemesine inceleyen çalışmalara katkı sunmaktadır.
References
- Appadurai, A. (2022). Modernity at large: Cultural dimensions of globalization. University of Minnesota Press. https://doi.org/10.5749/j.cttttw2w
- Bandura, A. (2023). Social learning theory. Prentice Hall.
- Barthes, R. (1977). Image, music, text. Hill and Wang.
- Baumeister, R. F. (2022). Identity: Cultural change and the struggle for self. Oxford University Press.
- Benhabib, S. (1992). Situating the self: Gender, community, and postmodernism in contemporary ethics. Routledge.
- Bourdieu, P. (1984). Distinction: A social critique of the judgement of taste. Harvard University Press.
- Bowlby, J. (1980). Attachment and loss (Vol. 1). Basic Books.
- Bruner, J. (1990). Acts of meaning. Harvard University Press.
- Carter, P., Smith, R., & Liu, H. (2024). Cultural narratives and identity formation in a globalized world. Routledge.
- Castells, M. (1996). The rise of the network society. Blackwell.
- Cozolino, L. (2022). The neuroscience of psychotherapy: Healing the social brain (3rd ed.). Norton.
- Dankoff, R. (2004). An Ottoman mentality: The world of Evliya Çelebi. Brill.
- Demirtaş, B. (2023). Türk masallarında toplumsal kimlik ve sosyalleşme süreçleri. İstanbul Üniversitesi Yayınları.
- Erikson, E. H. (1950). Childhood and society. Norton.
- Erikson, E. H. (1968). Identity: Youth and crisis. Norton.
- Fivush, R., & Haden, C. A. (2021). Autobiographical memory and the construction of a narrative self. Psychology Press.
- Fivush, R., & Merrill, N. (2020). Narrative identity and the social construction of the self. Cambridge University Press.
- Fonagy, P., & Bateman, A. (2021). Mentalizing and epistemic trust: The work of mentalization-based treatment. Oxford University Press.
- Foucault, M. (1980). Power/knowledge: Selected interviews and other writings. Pantheon Books.
- Fuchs, T. (2023). Ecology of the brain: The phenomenology and biology of the embodied mind. Oxford University Press.
- Geertz, C. (1973). The interpretation of cultures. Basic Books.
- Gergen, K. J. (1991). The saturated self: Dilemmas of identity in contemporary life. Basic Books.
- Giddens, A. (1991). Modernity and self-identity: Self and society in the late modern age. Stanford University Press.
- Gökalp, Z. (2022). Türk töresi ve kültürel kimlik. Türk Kültür Vakfı Yayınları.
- Habermas, J. (1987). The theory of communicative action (Vol. 2). Beacon Press.
- Hall, S. (1996). Questions of cultural identity. Sage Publications.
- Henderson, D. (2023). Narratives and identity: The role of cultural stories in psychological development. Palgrave Macmillan.
- Jenkins, R. (2006). Social identity (3rd ed.). Routledge.
- Jung, C. G. (1969). The archetypes and the collective unconscious. Princeton University Press.
- Kafadar, C. (2007). Between two worlds: The construction of the Ottoman state. University of California Press.
- Kaya, M. (2022). Aile içi anlatılar ve duygusal sosyalleşme: Türk kültürüne özgü bir perspektif. Anadolu Üniversitesi Yayınları.
- Laclau, E., & Mouffe, C. (1985). Hegemony and socialist strategy: Towards a radical democratic politics. Verso.
- Lyotard, J. F. (1984). The postmodern condition: A report on knowledge. University of Minnesota Press. https://doi.org/10.5749/j.ctt22727z1
- McAdams, D. P. (1993). The stories we live by: Personal myths and the making of the self. Guilford Press.
- McAdams, D. P. (2023). The stories we live by: Personal myths and the making of the self (Revised ed.). Guilford Press.
- McAdams, D. P., & Guo, J. (2024). Digital storytelling and the evolution of personal narratives. Springer.
- McLean, K. C., Syed, M., & Pasupathi, M. (2023). Narrative identity: The interplay of memory, self, and society. Oxford University Press.
- Mead, G. H. (1934). Mind, self, and society. University of Chicago Press.
- Nelson, K. (2022). Narratives and cognitive development: A cultural perspective. Cambridge University Press.
- Polkinghorne, D. E. (1988). Narrative knowing and the human sciences. State University of New York Press.
- Ricoeur, P. (1984). Time and narrative (Vol. 1). University of Chicago Press.
- Ricoeur, P. (1992). Oneself as another. University of Chicago Press.
- Rogoff, B. (2021). Apprenticeship in thinking: Cognitive development in social context. Oxford University Press.
- Sarbin, T. R. (1986). Narrative psychology: The storied nature of human conduct. Praeger.
- Schimmel, A. (1975). Mystical dimensions of Islam. University of North Carolina Press.
- Siegel, D. J. (2020). The power of showing up: How parental presence shapes who our kids become and how their brains get wired. Ballantine Books.
- Stryker, S., & Burke, P. J. (2000). Identity theory and social structure. Stanford University Press.
- Tajfel, H. (1979). Differentiation between social groups: Studies in the social psychology of intergroup relations. Academic Press.
- Taylor, C. (1989). Sources of the self: The making of the modern identity. Harvard University Press.
- Tekin, M. (2003). Türk destanları ve kültürel bellek. Atatürk Kültür Merkezi Yayınları.
- Turner, V. (1982). From ritual to theatre: The human seriousness of play. PAJ Publications.
- Twenge, J. M. (2023). Generations: The real differences between Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, Boomers, and Silents and what they mean for America’s future. Atria Books.
- Vygotsky, L. S. (1978). Mind in society: The development of higher psychological processes. Harvard University Press.
- Yılmaz, E., & Arslan, S. (2024). Dijital çağda anlatı dönüşümü: Kimlik inşasında sosyal medya hikâyelerinin rolü. Hacettepe Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü Yayınları.
Details
| Primary Language | Turkish |
|---|---|
| Subjects | Family Sociology |
| Journal Section | Systematic Reviews and Meta Analysis |
| Authors | |
| Early Pub Date | June 19, 2025 |
| Publication Date | June 25, 2025 |
| Submission Date | February 21, 2025 |
| Acceptance Date | May 25, 2025 |
| Published in Issue | Year 2025 Volume: 4 Issue: 1 |
