Proposed Solutions and Underlying Justifications Regarding Syrian Refugees in Turkey: A Thematic Analysis

Öz

In recent years, the situation of Syrian refugees in Turkey has significantly influenced the country’s social and political structure, making refugee policies and solution-seeking efforts a central issue on the public agenda. Although the existing literature has discussed various solutions regarding refugees, their underlying justifications have largely been neglected. This study aims to address this gap by examining both the solution proposals toward Syrian refugees in Turkish society and the justifications behind them, thereby considering both dimensions simultaneously. Data were collected from 70 participants (M = 28.66, SD = 8.88, 60% male) who responded to two open-ended questions through an online form, and analyzed using thematic analysis. The proposed solutions clustered under five main themes: repatriation, integration, temporary accommodation, legal-administrative measures, and international cooperation. The justifications were grouped into five themes: economic, socio-cultural, security-related, humanitarian/ethical, and international/political reasons. Findings show that perceptions of economic and cultural threat supported exclusionary solutions, while humanitarian and ethical justifications fostered demands for more inclusive policies. The study highlights the importance of public communication, integration policies, and international cooperation in addressing refugee-related issues.

Anahtar Kelimeler

• Syrian refugees
• solution proposals
• threat perception
• public attitudes
• acculturation

Türkiye’de Suriyeli Sığınmacılara Yönelik Çözüm Önerileri ve Gerekçeleri: Bir Tematik Analiz Çalışması

Öz

Türkiye’de Suriyeli sığınmacıların durumu son yıllarda toplumsal ve politik yapıyı önemli derecede etkilemiş, sığınmacılara yönelik politikalar ve çözüm arayışları önemli bir gündem maddesi olmuştur. Mevcut literatürde, sığınmacılarla ilgili çözüm önerileri tartışılmış olsa da bu önerilerin gerekçeleriyle bütüncül biçimde ele alınması büyük ölçüde ihmal edilmiştir. Bu çalışma, Türkiye toplumunda Suriyelilere yönelik çözüm önerileri ve bunların gerekçelerini birlikte inceleyerek, her iki boyutu eş zamanlı ele almayı amaçlamaktadır. Çevrimiçi bir form aracılığıyla iki açık uçlu soruya yanıt veren 70 katılımcının (Ort. = 28.66, SS = 8.88, %60 erkek) görüşleri tematik analizle değerlendirilmiştir. Çözüm önerileri geri dönüş, entegrasyon, geçici barınma, yasal-yönetsel düzenlemeler ve uluslararası iş birliği olmak üzere beş tema altında toplanmıştır. Gerekçeler ise ekonomik, sosyo-kültürel, güvenlik, insani/etik ve uluslararası-siyasi nedenler etrafında şekillenmiştir. Bulgular, ekonomik ve kültürel tehdit algılarının dışlayıcı çözümleri desteklediğini; insani ve etik gerekçelerin ise daha kapsayıcı politikaları teşvik ettiğini göstermektedir. Çalışma, kamuoyu bilgilendirmesi, entegrasyon politikaları ve uluslararası iş birliğinin önemine işaret etmektedir.

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