“Digital Sexual Health Communication: An Analysis of Tabukamu’s Content from a Health Belief Model Perspective” written by Dr. Nilüfer Geysi, Director of CIFAL Istanbul, was published in Akdeniz Journal of Communication Studies on 29 June 2026.
This study aims to examine how digital sexual health communication addresses barriers such as stigma, hesitation, and misinformation. Focusing on the Turkish digital platform Tabukamu, the research explores how youth-oriented content is constructed to support action readiness within a stigma-sensitive context. Design/methodology/approach: The study employs a mixed-methods content analysis of 101 Instagram posts shared by Tabukamu between 2023 and 2025. Guided by the Health Belief Model (HBM), the analysis examines key constructs such as perceived susceptibility, severity, benefits, barriers, and cues to action. In addition, strategic communication practices (normalization, emotional safety, advocacy, and misinformation correction) and visual-semiotic elements are analyzed. Findings: The findings reveal that the content follows a strongly action-oriented communication structure. Misinformation correction, perceived benefits, and action cues are highly prevalent, while perceived barriers are explicitly addressed through non-judgmental messaging. Barrier management emerges as a central communication strategy. Research limitations/implications: The study is limited to a single platform and focuses on content rather than behavioral outcomes. Future research should integrate audience-based methods to better understand the impact of the communication strategies. Practical implications: The findings indicate that barrier reduction strategies play a central role in structuring action-oriented digital sexual health communication. Content that combines clarity, supportive tone, and consistent visual organization appears to facilitate trust and action readiness. Originality/value: The study contributes to the literature by applying the HBM as a framework, offering a novel perspective by conceptualizing digital sexual health communication as barrier management, and demonstrating how strategic messaging can support action-oriented communication in the social media context.
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https://dergipark.org.tr/en/pub/ajcs/article/1981521
On 25 April 2026, Prof. Çisil Sohodol, Director at CIFAL Istanbul, reflected on the changing relationship between corporate growth, employment and technological transformation in an article published in Dünya Gazetesi.
Abstract
Corporate growth is increasingly being driven by productivity gains, automation and technology rather than by expanding workforces. While companies continue to increase profitability, investment and output, employment growth is slowing in many sectors, particularly in repetitive and entry-level roles. This shift raises broader concerns about income security, purchasing power, social mobility and the ability of younger generations to enter the labour market. The article highlights the growing disconnect between corporate performance and individual economic well-being, emphasizing that sustainable growth ultimately depends not only on productivity but also on broad participation in the economy. As artificial intelligence and automation continue to reshape the world of work, education systems, labour-market policies and social frameworks will need to adapt more rapidly to ensure that technological progress does not deepen economic insecurity and inequality.
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https://www.dunya.com/kose-yazisi/sirketler-buyuyor-insanlar-kuculuyor/822817
On 4 April 2026, Prof. Çisil Sohodol, Director at CIFAL Istanbul, shared her reflections on the findings of the 2025 “Well-being of Youth in Türkiye” research and the conditions shaping young people’s future in an article published in Dünya Gazetesi.
Abstract
Young people are navigating a period shaped by economic uncertainty, rapid technological transformation and changing expectations around work, education and social participation. Recent findings from the 2025 “Well-being of Youth in Türkiye” research highlight the growing importance of employment, digital competencies, meaningful career opportunities and a sense of belonging in shaping young people’s well-being and future outlook. While young people remain connected, ambitious and willing to participate, their ability to translate this potential into long-term development depends on the environments and opportunities available to them. The article emphasizes the need for a holistic approach that brings together education, digital skills, entrepreneurship, volunteering and civic participation, supported by stronger cooperation among the public sector, private sector and civil society. Creating sustainable ecosystems in which young people can develop, contribute and take an active role in shaping the future is presented as a central priority.
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“Where is Humanity in the Midst of War?” written by Prof. Çisil Sohodol, Director of CIFAL Istanbul, was published in Dünya Newspaper on 7 March 2026.
The article examines the human, political, economic and social dimensions of war through the ongoing tensions between Iran, Israel and the United States. Beyond military developments, it explores how geopolitical competition affects regional security, energy markets, supply chains and global stability. Particular attention is given to the role of information, narratives and disinformation in shaping public perception and political decision-making, highlighting how the rapid circulation of information can deepen uncertainty and mistrust. The article also reflects on the contrast between humanity’s aspirations for a more sustainable and technologically advanced future and the persistence of conflict and destruction. By placing human security and everyday life at the centre of the discussion, it questions what societies begin to accept as normal in an increasingly uncertain world.
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https://www.dunya.com/kose-yazisi/savas-sahnesinde-insan-nerede/817357
“Global Risks 2026” written by Prof. Çisil Sohodol, Director of CIFAL Istanbul, was published in Dünya Newspaper on 24 January 2026.
The article examines the key findings of the World Economic Forum’s “Global Risks Report 2026” and explores how geopolitical, economic, social, technological and environmental risks are increasingly interconnected. It focuses on geoeconomic confrontation as a leading short-term risk, alongside rising economic instability, inequality, misinformation and disinformation. The article also considers the growing long-term significance of artificial intelligence and advanced technologies, particularly in relation to the concentration of power and emerging inequalities. While environmental risks appear less prominent in the short term, the article highlights their continued and increasing importance over the longer term. By examining how governments, businesses and individuals respond to prolonged uncertainty, the article questions whether the world is moving from preventing crises toward simply managing them.
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https://www.dunya.com/kose-yazisi/kuresel-riskler-2026/812521
“Are Multi-Generational Workplaces the New Normal?” written by Prof. Çisil Sohodol, Director of CIFAL Istanbul, was published in Dünya Newspaper on 3 January 2026.
The increasing presence of different age groups in the workplace is becoming a defining feature of contemporary working life. This article examines the rise of multi-generational workplaces and the challenges and opportunities they create for organizations. It questions the tendency to explain workplace dynamics through simplified generational labels and instead highlights the importance of role clarity, career stages, organizational culture and effective work design. The article explores how experience, adaptability and different working approaches can complement one another when supported by appropriate organizational structures. It also considers the changing role of mid-career employees and the need to rethink performance evaluation, career development and the value attributed to experience. By focusing on age diversity, decent work and inclusive employment practices, the article discusses how organizations can turn demographic change into a more resilient and sustainable working environment. Ultimately, it argues that multi-generational workplaces are increasingly becoming the new normal, while their success depends on how effectively organizations manage and integrate different forms of experience and contribution.
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https://www.dunya.com/kose-yazisi/cok-kusakli-isyerleri-yeni-normal-mi/809805