Pozitif Psikoloji Perspektifinden Ali Şir Nevai’de Merhamet ve Öz Anlayış

Öz

Bu çalışmanın amacı, 15. yüzyıl Türkistan hikmetinin öncü ismi Ali Şir Nevai’nin eserlerindeki merhamet ve öz-anlayış kavramlarını modern pozitif psikoloji perspektifinden analiz etmektir. Nitel araştırma desenlerinden belge analizi yönteminin kullanıldığı çalışmada; Nevai’nin Mahbubü’l-Kulub, Hayretü’l-Ebrar ve Münacaat gibi temel eserleri birincil veri kaynağı olarak ele alınmıştır. Elde edilen veriler; Martin Seligman’ın PERMA Esenlik Modeli, Kristin Neff’in Öz-Anlayış Kuramı ve Paul Gilbert’ın Merhamet Odaklı Yaklaşımı çerçevesinde tematik analize tabi tutulmuştur. Bulgular; Nevai’nin "itidal", "şefkat-i halk" ve "nefs terbiyesi" gibi kavramlarının, modern psikolojideki öz-nezaket, ortak paydaşlık ve duygu düzenleme mekanizmalarıyla yapısal bir uyum içinde olduğunu göstermektedir. Analiz sonucunda, Nevai’nin "İnsan-ı Kâmil" tasavvurunun; pozitif duygular, anlamlı yaşam ve sosyal bağlılık bileşenlerini bütüncül bir şekilde kapsadığı, bu kadim öğretilerin günümüz insanının psikolojik sağlamlığını artırmada yerel ve değerler odaklı bir model sunabileceği tespit edilmiştir.

Anahtar Kelimeler

• Ali Şir Nevai
• Pozitif Psikoloji
• Merhamet
• Öz-Anlayış
• PERMA Modeli

Etik Beyan

“Pozitif Psikoloji Perspektifinden Ali Şir Nevai’de Merhamet ve Öz Anlayış” başlıklı çalışmanın yazım sürecinde bilimsel kurallara, etik ve alıntı kurallarına uyulmuş; toplanan veriler üzerinde herhangi bir tahrifat yapılmamış ve bu çalışma herhangi başka bir akademik yayın ortamına değerlendirme için gönderilmemiştir. Bu araştırma da etik kurul kararı zorunluluğu bulunmamaktadır.

Compassion and Self-Compassion in the Thought of Ali Shir Nava’i: A Positive Psychology Perspective

Öz

The aim of this study is to analyze the concepts of compassion and self-compassion in the works of Ali Şir Nevai, a pioneering figure of 15th-century Turkistan wisdom, from the perspective of modern positive psychology. Using a qualitative research design and document analysis method, Nevai's seminal works, such as Mahbubü’l-Kulub, Hayretü’l-Ebrar, and Münacaat, were utilized as primary data sources. The gathered data were subjected to thematic analysis within the frameworks of Martin Seligman’s PERMA Model of Well-being, Kristin Neff’s Self-Compassion Theory, and Paul Gilbert’s Compassion-Focused Approach. The findings indicate that Nevai’s concepts, such as "itidal" (moderation), "shafqat-i khalq" (compassion for creation), and "nafs training" (self-discipline), are in structural alignment with modern psychological constructs like self-kindness, common humanity, and emotional regulation mechanisms. The analysis concludes that Nevai's vision of "Insan-i Kamil" (the Perfect Human) holistically encompasses positive emotions, meaningful life, and social connection, suggesting that these ancient teachings can provide a culturally grounded model for enhancing psychological resilience in contemporary individuals.

Anahtar Kelimeler

• Ali Şir Nevai
• Positive Psychology
• Compassion
• Self-Compassion
• PERMA Model

Etik Beyan

During the writing process of the study “Compassion and Self-Compassion in the Thought of Ali Shir Nava’i: A Positive Psychology Perspective” scientific rules, ethical and citation rules were followed. No falsification was made on the collected data and this study was not sent to any other academic publication medium for evaluation. Ethics Committee Permission is not required.

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