Evaluation of Perspectives on Ecosystem Services Provided from Seyhan River by Using Q Methodology

Abstract

In this study, it is aimed to evaluate the perspectives on ecosystem services provided from Seyhan River by using Q methodology. As a result of the analysis, two different perspectives were determined, 80% of the participants took part in factor 1 and 20% in factor 2. The principal expression agreed on in factor 1 is "Seyhan River provides resources for agricultural irrigation.". This result is of great importance for Turkey and the region of Cukurova agricultural feeding suggests that a heightened awareness on the crucial question for the benefits provided by the Seyhan River. When the expressions on which the participants who came together in factor 2 were examined, it was seen that the statement "Seyhan River presents unsuitable environments for social interaction" was found at the top. In general, it is possible to say that the participants in factor 1 developed positive opinions, and participants in factor 2 developed negative views regarding the ecosystem services provided from Seyhan River. This study demonstrated that the studies to be carried out with Q methodology are an important tool in the studies aimed at determining the perspectives of people and in making the work of planners and managers more efficient. It is expected that the data obtained through the study will set an example for the studies to be carried out on Q methodology in our country and shed light on nature conservation and resource management activities to be carried out for the Seyhan River.

Keywords

• Seyhan River
• ecosystem services
• Q methodology
• source management

Seyhan Nehri’nden Sağlanan Ekosistem Hizmetlerine Yönelik Bakış Açılarının Q Metodoloji Yardımıyla Değerlendirilmesi

Abstract

Bu çalışmada, Seyhan Nehri’nden sağlanan ekosistem hizmetlerine yönelik bakış açılarının Q metodoloji yardımıyla değerlendirilmesi amaçlanmıştır. Analizler sonucunda konuya yönelik iki farklı bakış açısı belirlenmiş, katılımcıların %80’i 1 nolu faktörde, %20’si 2 nolu faktörde yer almıştır. 1 Nolu faktörde üzerinde hemfikir olunan başlıca ifade “Seyhan Nehri tarımsal sulama için kaynak sağlar.” olmuştur. Bu sonuç, Türkiye ve bölge tarımı için büyük önem taşıyan Çukurova’yı besleyen Seyhan Nehri’nden sağlanan hayatî yararlara yönelik yüksek bir farkındalık söz konusu olduğunu işaret etmektedir. 2 Nolu faktörde bir araya gelen katılımcıların üzerinde en çok birleştikleri ifadeler incelendiğinde, en üst sırada “Seyhan Nehri sosyal etkileşim için uygun olmayan ortamlar sunar.” ifadesinin yer aldığı görülmüştür. Genel olarak, Seyhan Nehri’nden sağlanan ekosistem hizmetlerine yönelik olarak 1 nolu faktördeki katılımcıların olumlu, 2 nolu faktördeki katılımcıların ise olumsuz görüş geliştirdiklerini söylemek mümkün bulunmaktadır. Q metodoloji ile yapılacak çalışmaların, insanların bakış açılarını belirlemeye yönelik araştırmalarda, plancıların ve yöneticilerin çalışmalarını daha verimli hale getirmelerinde önemli bir araç olduğu bu çalışma ile ortaya konulmaya çalışılmıştır. Çalışma ile elde edilen verilerin, ülkemizde Q metodoloji ile ilgili yapılacak çalışmalara örnek teşkil etmesi, Seyhan Nehri’ne yönelik gerçekleştirilecek doğa koruma ve kaynak yönetimi faaliyetlerine ışık tutması beklenmektektedir.

Keywords

• Seyhan Nehri
• ekosistem hizmetleri
• Q metodoloji
• kaynak yönetimi

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