Bio Summary:
Ayten Bilgin holds a Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Warwick, Coventry, UK (2017). She has a diverse educational background, including an M.Sc. in Clinical Psychology and Mental Health from the University of Sussex, an M.A. in Developmental Psychology from Koç University in Turkey, and a B.Sc. in Psychology from Middle East Technical University in Ankara, Turkey. Currently, she serves as a Lecturer (Assistant Professor) in Psychology at the University of Essex, Colchester, UK.
Research Focus:
Dr. Bilgin’s research primarily focuses on various aspects of child development, with a particular emphasis on the impact of preterm birth, regulatory problems in infancy, and parental influences on child outcomes. Her work delves into areas such as emotional problems, attachment, sleep, and feeding issues in early childhood, as well as their long-term implications for cognitive and emotional well-being in adolescence and adulthood.
Professional Journey:
Throughout her career, Dr. Bilgin has held academic positions at several institutions, including the University of Essex, University of Kent, and Istanbul Medeniyet University. She has also engaged in research roles at the University of Warwick and Psychologische Hochschule Berlin. Her journey includes teaching experience at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, contributing to the development of students in the field of psychology.
Honors & Awards:
Dr. Bilgin has received prestigious scholarships, including support from the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Turkey for overseas graduate education and a scholarship from the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey for Master’s education. These awards highlight her excellence in academia and research.
Publications Top Noted & Contributions:
Dr. Bilgin has made significant contributions to the field through numerous peer-reviewed journal publications, covering a wide range of topics such as preterm birth, regulatory problems, parental sensitivity, and their impact on child development. Her research has been published in reputable journals like The Journal of Pediatrics, Scientific Reports, and JMIR Mhealth Uhealth.
- Parents’ life satisfaction prior to and following preterm birth
- App-based intervention for parents of children with crying, sleeping, and feeding problems: Usability, usefulness and implications for improvement
- Early Childhood Multiple or Persistent Regulatory Problems and Diurnal Salivary Cortisol in Young Adulthood
- The association of early regulatory problems with behavioral problems and cognitive functioning in adulthood: two cohorts in two countries
- Effects of a Mobile-Based Intervention for Parents of Children With Crying, Sleeping, and Feeding Problems: Randomized Controlled Trial
Author Metrics:
Dr. Bilgin’s author metrics showcase her prolific research output, with multiple publications spanning various domains within developmental psychology. Her work has garnered attention and citations in the academic community, contributing to the advancement of knowledge in her field.
- Citations: Ayten Bilgin’s work has been cited 707 times across various documents.
- Documents: She has authored 26 documents indexed in Scopus.
- h-index: The h-index is 11, indicating that there are 11 publications that have been cited at least 11 times
Research Timeline:
- 2010: Completed B.Sc. in Psychology at Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey.
- 2012: Received a scholarship for Masters Education from the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey.
- 2013: Completed M.Sc. in Clinical Psychology and Mental Health at the University of Sussex, Brighton, UK.
- 2017: Obtained a Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Warwick, Coventry, UK.
- 2018-2023: Held various academic positions, including Lecturer at Istanbul Medeniyet University and later at the University of Kent.
- April 2023-present: Currently serving as a Lecturer (Assistant Professor) in Psychology at the University of Essex, Colchester, UK.
