Earthquake awareness and consciousness among university students : The case of İzmir Demokrasi University

Barış Çağırkan; Yağmur Civelek

Makale detayları

Earthquake awareness and consciousness among university students : The case of İzmir Demokrasi University

Yazarlar:

Barış Çağırkan | Yağmur Civelek

Yayıncı:

Balıkesir University

Ana Başlıklar:

Gençlik Sosyolojisi | Sosyoloji (Diğer)

Dergi:

Balıkesir Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü Dergisi Vol.28 Issue 53, pp.399-421

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

12/2025

Belge Dili:

Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.):

2001350159

pISSN:

1301-5265

Anahtar kelimeler:

Özet:

 This study comprehensively examines the levels of earthquake awareness and preparedness among university students between the ages of 18-25. In this study, where qualitative research methods were adopted, the effects of earthquake awareness on individual preparedness processes, social solidarity, and the use of technology in crisis management, especially after the 6 February 2023 Kahramanmaraş earthquakes, were analysed. The research data were collected through semi-structured interviews with participants and systematically analysed using descriptive analysis. The research findings were structured under the themes of earthquake preparedness, technology use, and social support mechanisms. The findings revealed that, although the participants awareness levels regarding earthquake risks were high, there were significant deficiencies in earthquake knowledge and preparedness processes. A large portion of the participants stated that they had difficulty transforming their awareness into concrete actions, such as emergency planning and drills. In addition, the importance of social solidarity in times of crisis was emphasised; however, it was stated that solidarity efforts were often inadequately organised. The critical role played by technology, especially in earthquake notifications and emergency response processes, through mobile applications was emphasised. However, participants have expressed concerns regarding the limited guidance capacity of these technologies. In addition, it is recommended that technological tools be developed to increase their effectiveness and that coordination in social solidarity processes be strengthened to increase social solidarity. In this context, this study aimed to contribute to sustainable and practice-based strategies for increasing earthquake awareness.

 This study comprehensively examines the levels of earthquake awareness and preparedness among university students between the ages of 18-25. In this study, where qualitative research methods were adopted, the effects of earthquake awareness on individual preparedness processes, social solidarity, and the use of technology in crisis management, especially after the 6 February 2023 Kahramanmaraş earthquakes, were analysed. The research data were collected through semi-structured interviews with participants and systematically analysed using descriptive analysis. The research findings were structured under the themes of earthquake preparedness, technology use, and social support mechanisms. The findings revealed that, although the participants awareness levels regarding earthquake risks were high, there were significant deficiencies in earthquake knowledge and preparedness processes. A large portion of the participants stated that they had difficulty transforming their awareness into concrete actions, such as emergency planning and drills. In addition, the importance of social solidarity in times of crisis was emphasised; however, it was stated that solidarity efforts were often inadequately organised. The critical role played by technology, especially in earthquake notifications and emergency response processes, through mobile applications was emphasised. However, participants have expressed concerns regarding the limited guidance capacity of these technologies. In addition, it is recommended that technological tools be developed to increase their effectiveness and that coordination in social solidarity processes be strengthened to increase social solidarity. In this context, this study aimed to contribute to sustainable and practice-based strategies for increasing earthquake awareness.

 This study comprehensively examines the levels of earthquake awareness and preparedness among university students between the ages of 18-25. In this study, where qualitative research methods were adopted, the effects of earthquake awareness on individual preparedness processes, social solidarity, and the use of technology in crisis management, especially after the 6 February 2023 Kahramanmaraş earthquakes, were analysed. The research data were collected through semi-structured interviews with participants and systematically analysed using descriptive analysis. The research findings were structured under the themes of earthquake preparedness, technology use, and social support mechanisms. The findings revealed that, although the participants awareness levels regarding earthquake risks were high, there were significant deficiencies in earthquake knowledge and preparedness processes. A large portion of the participants stated that they had difficulty transforming their awareness into concrete actions, such as emergency planning and drills. In addition, the importance of social solidarity in times of crisis was emphasised; however, it was stated that solidarity efforts were often inadequately organised. The critical role played by technology, especially in earthquake notifications and emergency response processes, through mobile applications was emphasised. However, participants have expressed concerns regarding the limited guidance capacity of these technologies. In addition, it is recommended that technological tools be developed to increase their effectiveness and that coordination in social solidarity processes be strengthened to increase social solidarity. In this context, this study aimed to contribute to sustainable and practice-based strategies for increasing earthquake awareness.

 Bu çalışma, 18-25 yaş aralığındaki üniversite öğrencileri arasında deprem farkındalığı ve depreme hazırlık düzeylerini kapsamlı bir şekilde incelemektedir. Nitel araştırma yöntemlerinin benimsendiği araştırmada, özellikle 6 Şubat 2023 Kahramanmaraş depremleri sonrasında deprem farkındalığının bireysel hazırlık süreçlerine, toplumsal dayanışmaya ve kriz yönetiminde teknolojinin kullanımına olan etkileri analiz edilmiştir. Araştırma verileri, katılımcılarla gerçekleştirilen yarı yapılandırılmış görüşmeler aracılığıyla toplanmış ve betimsel analiz yöntemi ile sistematik bir şekilde analiz edilmiştir. Araştırma bulguları, depreme hazırlık, teknoloji kullanımı ve sosyal destek mekanizmaları temaları altında yapılandırılmıştır. Bulgular, katılımcıların deprem risklerine ilişkin farkındalık düzeylerinin yüksek olmasına rağmen, deprem bilgisi ve hazırlık süreçlerinde önemli eksikliklerin bulunduğunu ortaya koymuştur. Katılımcıların büyük bir kısmı, farkındalıklarını acil durum planlaması ve tatbikatlar gibi somut eylemlere dönüştürmekte güçlük çektiklerini ifade etmiştir. Bunun yanı sıra, kriz dönemlerinde toplumsal dayanışmanın önemine dikkat çekilmiş; ancak dayanışma çabalarının genellikle yetersiz organize edildiği belirtilmiştir. Teknolojinin, özellikle deprem bildirimleri ve acil müdahale süreçlerinde mobil uygulamalar aracılığıyla oynadığı kritik rol vurgulanmış; ancak bu teknolojilerin rehberlik kapasitesinin sınırlı olduğu yönünde katılımcı endişeleri dile getirilmiştir. Ayrıca, toplumsal dayanışmayı artırmak adına teknolojik araçların etkinliğini artıracak şekilde geliştirilmesi ve toplumsal dayanışma süreçlerinde koordinasyonun güçlendirilmesi önerilmektedir. Bu doğrultuda, çalışma, deprem farkındalığını artırmaya yönelik sürdürülebilir ve uygulamaya dayalı stratejilere katkı sağlamayı amaçlamaktadır.

Makale detayları

Earthquake awareness and consciousness among university students : The case of İzmir Demokrasi University

Yazarlar:

Barış Çağırkan | Yağmur Civelek

Yayıncı:

Balıkesir University

Ana Başlıklar:

Gençlik Sosyolojisi | Sosyoloji (Diğer)

Dergi:

Balıkesir Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü Dergisi Vol.28 Issue 53, pp.399-421

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

12/2025

Belge Dili:

Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.):

2001350159

pISSN:

1301-5265

Earthquake awareness

Solidarity

Communication technology

University studentsDeprem farkındalığı

Dayanışma

İletişim teknolojisi

Üniversite öğrencileri

Sayı

Makale detayları

Yazarlar: Barış Çağırkan | Yağmur Civelek

Yayıncı: Balıkesir University

Ana Başlıklar: Gençlik Sosyolojisi | Sosyoloji (Diğer)

Dergi: Balıkesir Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü Dergisi Vol.28 Issue 53, pp.399-421

Belge Tipi: Makale

Yayın Tarihi: 12/2025

Belge Dili: Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.): 2001350159

pISSN: 1301-5265

Sayı

Yazarlar:

Barış Çağırkan | Yağmur Civelek

Yayıncı:

Balıkesir University

Ana Başlıklar:

Gençlik Sosyolojisi | Sosyoloji (Diğer)

Dergi:

Balıkesir Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü Dergisi Vol.28 Issue 53, pp.399-421

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

12/2025

Belge Dili:

Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.):

2001350159

pISSN:

1301-5265