This study seeks to explore the relationship between population mobility and income in the
COVID-19 pandemic. In this context, it was questioned in the research whether income is a determinant
in the mobility experienced during the pandemic process. The study was designed
using quantitative data collection and analysis tools. In the analysis of the change in mobility,
the mobility data for six different categories prepared by Google and the income data published
by the Turkish Statistical Institute were used. Mobility data were analyzed using spatial
autocorrelation, and the relationship between mobility and income was analyzed using correlation
analysis. The main results of the study are as follows: The mobility of the population in
the categories of retail and recreation, parks and public transport decreased during the period
that analyzed in this research. On the other hand, the activity in the market, pharmacy and
housing categories increased. According to the results of the correlation analysis, there is a relationship
between income and mobility in the categories of retail and recreation, market and
pharmacy, workplace and housing. In provinces with high income, the mobility experienced in
retail and recreation, center, pharmacy and workplace decreased more. On the other hand, in
provinces with low income, mobility in housing decreases. It has been determined that there is
a positive relationship between the mobility experienced in the park and public transportation
categories and income. However, this relationship is not statistically significant.
Primary Language | Turkish |
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Subjects | Human Geography |
Journal Section | Research Articles |
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Publication Date | December 31, 2021 |
Acceptance Date | October 13, 2021 |
Published in Issue | Year 2021 Issue: 79 |
Publisher: Turkish Geographical Society