Assoc. Prof. Dr. Serdarhan DURU

Research Projects & Field Programmes

Scientific research projects, psychosocial intervention models, and lifelong learning programmes conducted with international bodies and academic centers.

2025 – 2026Ongoing

Contributing Scholar & Module Author

Family Communication, Emotional Awareness, and Psychosocial Support Model in Combating Addiction

MARPEM — Psychoeducation & Guidance Model for Families in Addiction

Structured family psychoeducation modules focusing on healthy communication, emotional awareness, and psychosocial resilience for families affected by substance addiction.

BağımlılıkAile DanışmanlığıPsikoeğitim

2023 – 2025Completed

Co-Investigator & Field Intervention Team

Group Work for Earthquake Survivors: A Randomized Controlled Trial Transforming Crisis into Hope

Ankara University — Multi-Center Post-Disaster Psychosocial Support Study

A randomized controlled group work intervention designed to transform post-earthquake trauma into psychosocial hope and resilience among disaster survivors.

Afet Sosyal HizmetiGrup ÇalışmasıRandomize Kontrollü Çalışma

Publication

2021 – 2025Completed

Lead Researcher (Doctoral & Urban Field Study)

Prevalence and Risk Factors of Elder Self-Neglect Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults in Türkiye

Ankara University Institute of Health Sciences & Dept. of Social Work

Comprehensive epidemiological and social work investigation of elder self-neglect prevalence and biopsychosocial risk factors among urban older adults in Türkiye.

YaşlılıkKendi Kendini İhmalSosyal Politika

Publication

2022 – 2025Ongoing

Module Coordinator & Educator

Third Age University & 50+ Life School: Digital Literacy for Older Adults & Intergenerational Solidarity

Ankara University Center for Ageing Studies (YAŞAM) & Third Age University

Applied lifelong learning programme empowering older adults with digital literacy skills, active ageing practices, and intergenerational solidarity.

Aktif YaşlanmaDijital OkuryazarlıkKuşaklararası Dayanışma

2019Completed

Expert Author & Guideline Developer

Family and Group Work: A Practice Guide for Probation Specialists

UNICEF & Ministry of Justice Probation Services

National practice manual developed with UNICEF to standardize family-focused and group social work interventions within the probation system.

UNICEFAile ve Grup ÇalışmasıDenetimli Serbestlik

Publication

2020 – 2022Completed

Researcher

Social Integration Challenges and Psychosocial Needs of Elderly Refugees in Türkiye

Ankara University — Migration & Older Refugees Field Research

Empirical research analyzing social integration barriers, healthcare access, and psychosocial needs of older refugees in Türkiye.

Göç ve UyumYaşlı MültecilerHak Temelli Sosyal Hizmet

Publication