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Religious Fatalism and Earthquake Preparedness among Turkish Muslims: Risk Perception as a Moderating Factor
Abstract
This study investigates the relationship between earthquake risk perception and disaster preparedness behaviors following the devastating twin earthquakes (7.6 and 7.4) in Turkey on February 6, 2023. While it is well documented that earthquake risk perception is higher among educated individuals in Turkey, the impact of this perception on disaster preparedness still needs to be investigated. In particular, the study shows that fatalistic tendencies significantly moderate the relationship between earthquake risk perception and disaster preparedness, such that increased fatalism reduces the impact of earthquake risk perception on preparedness. These results underscore the need to develop effective earthquake preparedness strategies cognizant of religious and cultural contexts. This study provides critical insights for policymakers and emergency management professionals aiming to enhance disaster preparedness in regions prone to seismic activity.
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
Psychological Foundations of Education
Journal Section
Research Article
Early Pub Date
May 15, 2025
Publication Date
July 11, 2025
Submission Date
February 22, 2025
Acceptance Date
May 15, 2025
Published in Issue
Year 2025 Volume: 10 Number: 1
APA
Türk, H., Ulusoy Doğmuş, Y., & Batmaz, H. (2025). Religious Fatalism and Earthquake Preparedness among Turkish Muslims: Risk Perception as a Moderating Factor. Journal of Family Counseling and Education, 10(1), 59-75. https://doi.org/10.32568/jfce.1644820
AMA
1.Türk H, Ulusoy Doğmuş Y, Batmaz H. Religious Fatalism and Earthquake Preparedness among Turkish Muslims: Risk Perception as a Moderating Factor. JFCE. 2025;10(1):59-75. doi:10.32568/jfce.1644820
Chicago
Türk, Hüseyin, Yağmur Ulusoy Doğmuş, and Hasan Batmaz. 2025. “Religious Fatalism and Earthquake Preparedness Among Turkish Muslims: Risk Perception As a Moderating Factor”. Journal of Family Counseling and Education 10 (1): 59-75. https://doi.org/10.32568/jfce.1644820.
EndNote
Türk H, Ulusoy Doğmuş Y, Batmaz H (July 1, 2025) Religious Fatalism and Earthquake Preparedness among Turkish Muslims: Risk Perception as a Moderating Factor. Journal of Family Counseling and Education 10 1 59–75.
IEEE
[1]H. Türk, Y. Ulusoy Doğmuş, and H. Batmaz, “Religious Fatalism and Earthquake Preparedness among Turkish Muslims: Risk Perception as a Moderating Factor”, JFCE, vol. 10, no. 1, pp. 59–75, July 2025, doi: 10.32568/jfce.1644820.
ISNAD
Türk, Hüseyin - Ulusoy Doğmuş, Yağmur - Batmaz, Hasan. “Religious Fatalism and Earthquake Preparedness Among Turkish Muslims: Risk Perception As a Moderating Factor”. Journal of Family Counseling and Education 10/1 (July 1, 2025): 59-75. https://doi.org/10.32568/jfce.1644820.
JAMA
1.Türk H, Ulusoy Doğmuş Y, Batmaz H. Religious Fatalism and Earthquake Preparedness among Turkish Muslims: Risk Perception as a Moderating Factor. JFCE. 2025;10:59–75.
MLA
Türk, Hüseyin, et al. “Religious Fatalism and Earthquake Preparedness Among Turkish Muslims: Risk Perception As a Moderating Factor”. Journal of Family Counseling and Education, vol. 10, no. 1, July 2025, pp. 59-75, doi:10.32568/jfce.1644820.
Vancouver
1.Hüseyin Türk, Yağmur Ulusoy Doğmuş, Hasan Batmaz. Religious Fatalism and Earthquake Preparedness among Turkish Muslims: Risk Perception as a Moderating Factor. JFCE. 2025 Jul. 1;10(1):59-75. doi:10.32568/jfce.1644820