Research Article

Urban Disaster Governance and Experiences of Earthquake Beyond the Disaster Region

Volume: 16 Number: 46 December 31, 2024
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Urban Disaster Governance and Experiences of Earthquake Beyond the Disaster Region

Abstract

When a disaster occurs, attention is immediately focused on the affected region and continues throughout the recovery process. However, social groups beyond the region are often overlooked. After the Kahramanmaraş earthquakes in Turkey on 6 February 2023, hundreds of thousands of people were forced to relocate to different parts of the country. The capital, Ankara, quickly became the preferred destination for these forced migrations, turning it into a hub for those so displaced. This study examines the experiences of earthquake victims in a city located far from an earthquake zone. A convenience sample of 531 individuals affected by the disaster and residing in Ankara was selected. Respondents from various cities in the earthquake region, with a range of levels of education, age, and occupational backgrounds, participated in the survey. Ankara was chosen as a destination due to its safety in terms of earthquake, health, and education opportunities. The experiences of individuals following the earthquake vary significantly depending on whether they live at home, in a dormitory, or in a guest house. Those affected by the earthquake used different strategies to manage the crisis, as based on their social and economic status.

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Supporting Institution

No financial support was received from any person or institution for the study.

Ethical Statement

The study, which has received ethical approval, does not involve any ethical issues or conflicts of interest.

Thanks

I would like to begin by expressing my gratitude to the participants who kindly volunteered their time and input to this study despite the challenging circumstances resulting from the earthquake. My gratitude extends to Prof. Dr. Ramazan Yelken, the head of the AYBU Sociology department, for his invaluable contribution to the implementation of the study. Furthermore, I would like to express my gratitude to Prof. Dr. Mustafa Orçan, a faculty member of the AYBU Sociology Department, and Ankara Keçiören District Governor Dr. Mehmet Akçay, for their invaluable assistance in reaching earthquake victims. I would also like to acknowledge all my colleagues who contributed to this endeavour. I would like to express my gratitude to Lecturer Murat Öztürk for his contribution to the creation of the questionnaire prior to the field study, and to Hamburg University PhD Student Enes Bayrakoğlu for his assistance with data analysis. Additionally, I would like to thank my students Güler Özlem Delen and Hatice Kayıkcı for their assistance with fieldwork and data entry.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Urban Sociology and Community Studies

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

January 6, 2025

Publication Date

December 31, 2024

Submission Date

October 8, 2024

Acceptance Date

December 26, 2024

Published in Issue

Year 2024 Volume: 16 Number: 46

APA
Aydın, Y. (2024). Urban Disaster Governance and Experiences of Earthquake Beyond the Disaster Region. İDEALKENT, 16(46), 2381-2406. https://doi.org/10.31198/idealkent.1563594
AMA
1.Aydın Y. Urban Disaster Governance and Experiences of Earthquake Beyond the Disaster Region. İDEALKENT. 2024;16(46):2381-2406. doi:10.31198/idealkent.1563594
Chicago
Aydın, Yahya. 2024. “Urban Disaster Governance and Experiences of Earthquake Beyond the Disaster Region”. İDEALKENT 16 (46): 2381-2406. https://doi.org/10.31198/idealkent.1563594.
EndNote
Aydın Y (December 1, 2024) Urban Disaster Governance and Experiences of Earthquake Beyond the Disaster Region. İDEALKENT 16 46 2381–2406.
IEEE
[1]Y. Aydın, “Urban Disaster Governance and Experiences of Earthquake Beyond the Disaster Region”, İDEALKENT, vol. 16, no. 46, pp. 2381–2406, Dec. 2024, doi: 10.31198/idealkent.1563594.
ISNAD
Aydın, Yahya. “Urban Disaster Governance and Experiences of Earthquake Beyond the Disaster Region”. İDEALKENT 16/46 (December 1, 2024): 2381-2406. https://doi.org/10.31198/idealkent.1563594.
JAMA
1.Aydın Y. Urban Disaster Governance and Experiences of Earthquake Beyond the Disaster Region. İDEALKENT. 2024;16:2381–2406.
MLA
Aydın, Yahya. “Urban Disaster Governance and Experiences of Earthquake Beyond the Disaster Region”. İDEALKENT, vol. 16, no. 46, Dec. 2024, pp. 2381-06, doi:10.31198/idealkent.1563594.
Vancouver
1.Yahya Aydın. Urban Disaster Governance and Experiences of Earthquake Beyond the Disaster Region. İDEALKENT. 2024 Dec. 1;16(46):2381-406. doi:10.31198/idealkent.1563594