Post-Traumatic Stress and Coping Strategies for Earthquake-Related Stress Among Individuals Affected by the February 6, 2023 Earthquakes: The Case of Malatya

Vehbi Bayhan; Ahmet Yasuntimur; Nesrin Demir

Makale detayları

Post-Traumatic Stress and Coping Strategies for Earthquake-Related Stress Among Individuals Affected by the February 6, 2023 Earthquakes: The Case of Malatya

Yazarlar:

Vehbi Bayhan | Ahmet Yasuntimur | Nesrin Demir

Yayıncı:

Fırat University

Ana Başlıklar:

Kent Sosyolojisi ve Toplum Çalışmaları | Travma Psikolojisi

Dergi:

Fırat Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi Vol.35 Issue 2, pp.773-786

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

5/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001347735

pISSN:

1300-9702

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Özet:

 The earthquakes that struck Türkiye on February 6, 2023, are recorded as among the most devastating disasters in the countrys history. These earthquakes affected millions of people across eleven provinces, causing severe material and emotional losses. In this context, post-traumatic stress disorder PTSD and coping strategies play a critical role in understanding the mental health of earthquake survivors. This study examines the levels of PTSD and the coping strategies employed by survivors of the earthquakes in Türkiye, considering various factors. The study sample comprises 705 participants who experienced the earthquake in Malatya, including 547 women and 158 men. The Earthquake Post-Traumatic Stress Level Assessment Scale and the Earthquake Stress Coping Strategies Scale were used to collect data. The findings indicate that women x  71.5 experienced higher levels of post-traumatic stress than men x  65.2. Additionally, factors such as material losses, income levels, and age significantly influenced trauma levels. Women x  16.2 were also found to use religious coping strategies more frequently than men x  14.6. Coping strategies varied by age, occupation, income, marital status, and experiences of material loss. Individual characteristics, including gender and socioeconomic status, were observed to influence both trauma levels and coping strategies. In conclusion, the study emphasizes the critical importance of considering demographic differences to mitigate the adverse effects of earthquakes and to ensure the provision of appropriate psychosocial support.

 The earthquakes that struck Türkiye on February 6, 2023, are recorded as among the most devastating disasters in the countrys history. These earthquakes affected millions of people across eleven provinces, causing severe material and emotional losses. In this context, post-traumatic stress disorder PTSD and coping strategies play a critical role in understanding the mental health of earthquake survivors. This study examines the levels of PTSD and the coping strategies employed by survivors of the earthquakes in Türkiye, considering various factors. The study sample comprises 705 participants who experienced the earthquake in Malatya, including 547 women and 158 men. The Earthquake Post-Traumatic Stress Level Assessment Scale and the Earthquake Stress Coping Strategies Scale were used to collect data. The findings indicate that women x  71.5 experienced higher levels of post-traumatic stress than men x  65.2. Additionally, factors such as material losses, income levels, and age significantly influenced trauma levels. Women x  16.2 were also found to use religious coping strategies more frequently than men x  14.6. Coping strategies varied by age, occupation, income, marital status, and experiences of material loss. Individual characteristics, including gender and socioeconomic status, were observed to influence both trauma levels and coping strategies. In conclusion, the study emphasizes the critical importance of considering demographic differences to mitigate the adverse effects of earthquakes and to ensure the provision of appropriate psychosocial support.

 The earthquakes that struck Türkiye on February 6, 2023, are recorded as among the most devastating disasters in the countrys history. These earthquakes affected millions of people across eleven provinces, causing severe material and emotional losses. In this context, post-traumatic stress disorder PTSD and coping strategies play a critical role in understanding the mental health of earthquake survivors. This study examines the levels of PTSD and the coping strategies employed by survivors of the earthquakes in Türkiye, considering various factors. The study sample comprises 705 participants who experienced the earthquake in Malatya, including 547 women and 158 men. The Earthquake Post-Traumatic Stress Level Assessment Scale and the Earthquake Stress Coping Strategies Scale were used to collect data. The findings indicate that women x  71.5 experienced higher levels of post-traumatic stress than men x  65.2. Additionally, factors such as material losses, income levels, and age significantly influenced trauma levels. Women x  16.2 were also found to use religious coping strategies more frequently than men x  14.6. Coping strategies varied by age, occupation, income, marital status, and experiences of material loss. Individual characteristics, including gender and socioeconomic status, were observed to influence both trauma levels and coping strategies. In conclusion, the study emphasizes the critical importance of considering demographic differences to mitigate the adverse effects of earthquakes and to ensure the provision of appropriate psychosocial support.

 Türkiyede 6 Şubat 2023 tarihinde meydana gelen depremler, ülke tarihindeki en yıkıcı felaketlerden biri olarak kaydedilmiştir. Depremler, on bir ilde milyonlarca insanı etkileyerek ciddi maddi ve manevi kayıplara yol açmıştır. Bu süreçte, travma sonrası stres bozukluğu TSSB ve başa çıkma stratejileri, depremzedelerin ruh sağlığını anlamada kritik bir rol oynamaktadır. Bu bağlamda yapılan çalışma, Türkiyede deprem sonrası hayatta kalan bireylerin TSSB düzeylerini ve kullandıkları başa çıkma stratejilerini çeşitli faktörler açısından incelemektedir. Araştırmanın örneklemini Malatyada depremi deneyimleyen 705 katılımcı oluşturmaktadır. Katılımcı grubunun 547si kadın, 158ise erkek katılımcılardan oluşmaktadır. Araştırmada, Deprem Travma Sonrası Stres Düzeyi Belirleme Ölçeği ve Deprem Stresiyle Başa Çıkma Stratejileri Ölçeği kullanılmıştır. Elde edilen bulgular, kadınların x71,5 erkeklere x65,2 kıyasla daha yüksek travma sonrası stres yaşadığını göstermiştir. Ayrıca, maddi kayıplar, gelir durumu ve yaş gibi faktörlerin travma düzeylerini anlamlı şekilde etkilediği tespit edilmiştir. Kadınların x16,2 erkeklere x14,6 kıyasla dini başa çıkma yöntemlerini daha fazla kullanma eğiliminde olduğu görülmektedir. Başa çıkma stratejileri yaş, meslek, gelir, medeni durum ve maddi kayıp yaşamaya göre farklılık göstermektedir. Cinsiyet ve sosyoekonomik durum da dâhil olmak üzere bireysel özelliklerin travma ve başa çıkma stratejilerini etkilediği görülmektedir. Sonuç olarak depremin olumsuz etkilerini azaltmak ve uygun psikososyal desteğin sağlanması için demografik farklılıkların dikkate alınmasının hayati önem taşıdığı söylenebilir.

Makale detayları

Post-Traumatic Stress and Coping Strategies for Earthquake-Related Stress Among Individuals Affected by the February 6, 2023 Earthquakes: The Case of Malatya

Yazarlar:

Vehbi Bayhan | Ahmet Yasuntimur | Nesrin Demir

Yayıncı:

Fırat University

Ana Başlıklar:

Kent Sosyolojisi ve Toplum Çalışmaları | Travma Psikolojisi

Dergi:

Fırat Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi Vol.35 Issue 2, pp.773-786

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

5/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001347735

pISSN:

1300-9702

Earthquake

Post-Traumatic Stress

Coping Strategies

MalatyaDeprem

Travma Sonrası Stres

Başa Çıkma Stratejileri

Malatya

Sayı

Makale detayları

Yazarlar: Vehbi Bayhan | Ahmet Yasuntimur | Nesrin Demir

Yayıncı: Fırat University

Ana Başlıklar: Kent Sosyolojisi ve Toplum Çalışmaları | Travma Psikolojisi

Dergi: Fırat Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi Vol.35 Issue 2, pp.773-786

Belge Tipi: Makale

Yayın Tarihi: 5/2025

Belge Dili: İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.): 2001347735

pISSN: 1300-9702

Sayı

Yazarlar:

Vehbi Bayhan | Ahmet Yasuntimur | Nesrin Demir

Yayıncı:

Fırat University

Ana Başlıklar:

Kent Sosyolojisi ve Toplum Çalışmaları | Travma Psikolojisi

Dergi:

Fırat Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi Vol.35 Issue 2, pp.773-786

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

5/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001347735

pISSN:

1300-9702