Prof. Dr. Veli Duyan | Social Work | Research Excellence Award

Ankara University Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Social Work | Turkey

Prof. Dr. Veli Duyan is a prominent scholar in social work whose academic contributions span social sciences and health sciences, with a focus on advancing theory, practice, and professional ethics in the field. His scholarship reflects deep engagement with social service systems, psychosocial support, community development, social policy, mental health, family dynamics, disability studies, migration, trauma, and vulnerable populations. He has guided extensive postgraduate and doctoral research addressing diverse themes such as psychosocial interventions, family resilience, social service needs of individuals with disabilities, gender-related perspectives, child welfare, clinical social work, and community-based social support models. His academic leadership and teaching experience cover a wide range of core and advanced social work subjects, including social work theories, methods, clinical applications, human rights, social policy, group work, family counseling, psychiatric social work, research methods, and community practice. Through his work, he has contributed to shaping the pedagogy, curriculum development, and professional competencies of future social workers. Prof. Duyan’s research portfolio demonstrates a sustained commitment to evidence-based practice, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the development of socially responsive service models, particularly in areas such as trauma, psychosocial risk, inequality, ageing, supervised release practices, addiction, and child protection. His scholarly influence is further reflected in his mentorship of numerous theses exploring applied, theoretical, and practice-oriented dimensions of social work. Overall, Prof. Dr. Veli Duyan is recognized for strengthening the scientific foundations of social work, promoting ethical professional practice, and contributing to transformative social interventions that support individuals, families, and communities across diverse social contexts.

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Featured Publications

Kapısız, S. G., & Duyan, V. (2025). Exploring the challenges and needs of social workers in managing abandoned infant cases: A qualitative study. Social Work in Public Health.

Er, F., & Duyan, V. (2025). Thought content, thought function, acceptance and adaptation over time: Experiences of Turkish veterans and their spouses whose cognitive functions are affected by PTSD. Military Psychology.

Arslan Özdemir, E., & Duyan, V. (2025). The analysis of the rights and welfare of refugees in Turkey based on the Max-Neef human scale development approach. Migration and Development.

Kara, Y., Kalaycı, E., & Duyan, V. (2025). Group therapy for LGBTQIA+ people within the framework of trauma-informed approach: A randomized controlled trial. Journal of Gay & Lesbian Mental Health.

Danış, M. Z., Duyan, V., Karataş, M., & Özdemir, M. (2025). “Losing interest in life was not for me”: The life experiences of adolescents with disabilities in the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal of Social Service Research.