Repercussions of the Gaza Attacks in Turkey: Psychosocial Effects and Religious Coping Strategies

Muhammed Kızılgeçit; Fatih Kurt; Murat Çinici; Emrullah Akça; Fatma Betül Toprak; Muhammed Berat Gecit

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Repercussions of the Gaza Attacks in Turkey: Psychosocial Effects and Religious Coping Strategies

Yazarlar:

Muhammed Kızılgeçit | Fatih Kurt | Murat Çinici | Emrullah Akça | Fatma Betül Toprak | Muhammed Berat Gecit

Yayıncı:

Istanbul University

Ana Başlıklar:

Dini Araştırmalar (Diğer)

Dergi:

darulfunun ilahiyat Vol.36 Issue 1, pp.235-269

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

9/2025

Belge Dili:

Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.):

2001348625

pISSN:

2651-5083

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 In this study, the psychosocial effects of Israels attacks on Gaza, which began on October 7, on individuals living in Turkey and their religious coping strategies were examined. The main focus of the research is the potentially traumatic impact of exposure to war and conflict imagery through media, as well as the supportive role of religious beliefs and practices in coping with these effects. The study adopted an interpretative phenomenological approach, which is one of the qualitative research models. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 37 participants selected through purposive sampling from various cities in Turkey. Fieldwork was carried out between November 1 and 15 December 2023. The data obtained were analysed using thematic analysis. Participants were asked questions aimed at revealing their perceptions of the psychosocial effects of war and their styles of employing religious coping methods. According to the findings, Israels attacks on Gaza triggered a range of psychological effects among individuals in Turkey, including anger, sadness, difficulty in empathy, loss of trust, and feelings of helplessness. In addition, the participants reported a greater orientation towards spiritual values and an increased awareness of the transience of worldly life. The study also revealed a rise in participants sense of responsibility and social sensitivity in daily life, as well as actions such as boycotts, feelings of guilt, moral obligation, and increased motivation for work. Moreover, social media played a significant role in making the impact of the war more visible. Participants stated that they employed various religious coping strategies to manage the psychological pressure and stress caused by the war, such as praying, turning to religious texts, and practising their faith more intensely. It is anticipated that this study will fill a gap in the literature regarding the relationship between the psychosocial effects of witnessing war through media and the use of religious coping strategies.

 In this study, the psychosocial effects of Israels attacks on Gaza, which began on October 7, on individuals living in Turkey and their religious coping strategies were examined. The main focus of the research is the potentially traumatic impact of exposure to war and conflict imagery through media, as well as the supportive role of religious beliefs and practices in coping with these effects. The study adopted an interpretative phenomenological approach, which is one of the qualitative research models. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 37 participants selected through purposive sampling from various cities in Turkey. Fieldwork was carried out between November 1 and 15 December 2023. The data obtained were analysed using thematic analysis. Participants were asked questions aimed at revealing their perceptions of the psychosocial effects of war and their styles of employing religious coping methods. According to the findings, Israels attacks on Gaza triggered a range of psychological effects among individuals in Turkey, including anger, sadness, difficulty in empathy, loss of trust, and feelings of helplessness. In addition, the participants reported a greater orientation towards spiritual values and an increased awareness of the transience of worldly life. The study also revealed a rise in participants sense of responsibility and social sensitivity in daily life, as well as actions such as boycotts, feelings of guilt, moral obligation, and increased motivation for work. Moreover, social media played a significant role in making the impact of the war more visible. Participants stated that they employed various religious coping strategies to manage the psychological pressure and stress caused by the war, such as praying, turning to religious texts, and practising their faith more intensely. It is anticipated that this study will fill a gap in the literature regarding the relationship between the psychosocial effects of witnessing war through media and the use of religious coping strategies.

 In this study, the psychosocial effects of Israels attacks on Gaza, which began on October 7, on individuals living in Turkey and their religious coping strategies were examined. The main focus of the research is the potentially traumatic impact of exposure to war and conflict imagery through media, as well as the supportive role of religious beliefs and practices in coping with these effects. The study adopted an interpretative phenomenological approach, which is one of the qualitative research models. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 37 participants selected through purposive sampling from various cities in Turkey. Fieldwork was carried out between November 1 and 15 December 2023. The data obtained were analysed using thematic analysis. Participants were asked questions aimed at revealing their perceptions of the psychosocial effects of war and their styles of employing religious coping methods. According to the findings, Israels attacks on Gaza triggered a range of psychological effects among individuals in Turkey, including anger, sadness, difficulty in empathy, loss of trust, and feelings of helplessness. In addition, the participants reported a greater orientation towards spiritual values and an increased awareness of the transience of worldly life. The study also revealed a rise in participants sense of responsibility and social sensitivity in daily life, as well as actions such as boycotts, feelings of guilt, moral obligation, and increased motivation for work. Moreover, social media played a significant role in making the impact of the war more visible. Participants stated that they employed various religious coping strategies to manage the psychological pressure and stress caused by the war, such as praying, turning to religious texts, and practising their faith more intensely. It is anticipated that this study will fill a gap in the literature regarding the relationship between the psychosocial effects of witnessing war through media and the use of religious coping strategies.

 Bu çalışmada, 7 Ekimde İsrailin Gazzeye yönelik saldırılarının Türkiyedeki bireyler üzerindeki psikososyal etkileri ve bu bireylerin dinî başa çıkma stratejileri ele alınmıştır. Araştırmanın ana odağı, savaş ve çatışma görüntülerine medya aracılığıyla maruz kalmanın yol açabileceği travmatik etkiler ile bu etkilerle başa çıkmada dinî inanç ve uygulamaların destekleyici rolüdür. Çalışmada nitel araştırma modellerinden yorumlayıcı olgubilim fenomenoloji modeli tercih edilmiştir. Türkiyenin çeşitli şehirlerinden amaçlı örneklem yoluyla seçilen 37 katılımcıyla yarı yapılandırılmış görüşmeler yapılmıştır. Araştırmanın saha verileri, 1 Kasım 2023 ile 15 Aralık 2023 tarihleri arasında yürütülmüştür. Elde edilen veriler tematik analiz yöntemiyle analiz edilmiştir. Katılımcılara savaşın psikososyal etkilerini algılama biçimlerini ve dinî başa çıkma yöntemlerini kullanma stillerini açığa çıkarmaya yönelik sorular sorulmuştur. Araştırma bulgularına göre İsrailin Gazze saldırısı Türkiyedeki bireylerde öfke, üzüntü, empati güçlüğü, güven kaybı ve çaresizlik gibi çeşitli psikolojik etkiler yaratmıştır. Bunun yanında manevi değerlere yönelim ve dünya hayatının geçiciliğine dair farkındalık artmıştır. Araştırmada katılımcıların gündelik yaşamlarında duyarlılık ve sorumluluklarında artış, boykot, vicdan azabı, manevi sorumluluk ve çalışma azminin yüksekliği tespit edilmiştir. Ayrıca sosyal medyanın savaşın etkilerini görünür kılmada önemli bir rol oynadığı gözlemlenmiştir. Katılımcılar, savaşın yarattığı psikolojik baskı ve stresle başa çıkmak için dua etme, dini metinlere yönelme ve dini inançlarını daha yoğun yaşama gibi çeşitli dinî başa çıkma stratejilerine başvurduklarını ifade etmişlerdir. Bu araştırmanın, savaşa medya aracılığıyla şahit olmanın psikososyal etkileri ile dinî başa çıkma stratejileri arasındaki ilişkiyi inceleyen çalışmalarda literatürdeki boşluğu doldurması beklenmektedir.

Makale detayları

Repercussions of the Gaza Attacks in Turkey: Psychosocial Effects and Religious Coping Strategies

Yazarlar:

Muhammed Kızılgeçit | Fatih Kurt | Murat Çinici | Emrullah Akça | Fatma Betül Toprak | Muhammed Berat Gecit

Yayıncı:

Istanbul University

Ana Başlıklar:

Dini Araştırmalar (Diğer)

Dergi:

darulfunun ilahiyat Vol.36 Issue 1, pp.235-269

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

9/2025

Belge Dili:

Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.):

2001348625

pISSN:

2651-5083

Psychology of Religion

Gaza Attacks

Genocide

Psychosocial Effects

Religious Coping Strategies

Post-Traumatic Stress DisorderDin Psikolojisi

Gazze Saldırısı

Soykırım

Psikososyal Etkiler

Dinî Başa Çıkma Stratejileri

Travma Sonrası Stres Bozukluğu

Sayı

Makale detayları

Yazarlar: Muhammed Kızılgeçit | Fatih Kurt | Murat Çinici | Emrullah Akça | Fatma Betül Toprak | Muhammed Berat Gecit

Yayıncı: Istanbul University

Ana Başlıklar: Dini Araştırmalar (Diğer)

Dergi: darulfunun ilahiyat Vol.36 Issue 1, pp.235-269

Belge Tipi: Makale

Yayın Tarihi: 9/2025

Belge Dili: Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.): 2001348625

pISSN: 2651-5083

Sayı

Yazarlar:

Muhammed Kızılgeçit | Fatih Kurt | Murat Çinici | Emrullah Akça | Fatma Betül Toprak | Muhammed Berat Gecit

Yayıncı:

Istanbul University

Ana Başlıklar:

Dini Araştırmalar (Diğer)

Dergi:

darulfunun ilahiyat Vol.36 Issue 1, pp.235-269

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

9/2025

Belge Dili:

Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.):

2001348625

pISSN:

2651-5083