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University Students’ Preparedness for Disasters: Evaluating Awareness of Evacuation and Assembly Points in Turkey

Cilt: 3 Sayı: 2 30 Aralık 2025
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University Students’ Preparedness for Disasters: Evaluating Awareness of Evacuation and Assembly Points in Turkey

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Natural disasters are an inseparable part of human life and pose a constant threat to the safety and well-being of the community. In Turkey, where rapid urbanisation and high earthquake risk coincide, awareness of evacuation and collection areas has become increasingly important. The aim of this study was to determine the level of awareness of evacuation and assembly areas among university students in the context of emergency preparedness. The study was conducted with 804 students from six vocational schools at the University of Trabzon in the 2023–2024 academic year. Data were collected using a demographic questionnaire and a validated scale developed by Kurtoğlu et al. (2021). The results showed that while most students had a general knowledge of meeting spaces, there were significant gaps in training attendance, signage awareness, and familiarity with institutional procedures. Statistical analysis showed that knowledge levels varied significantly by gender, year of study, and disaster education status. The results emphasise the urgent need for institutional action to improve emergency preparedness through comprehensive drills, visual communication, and curriculum-based disaster training.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Destekleyen Kurum

Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TÜBİTAK)

Proje Numarası

Project no. 1919B012324071

Etik Beyan

This study was approved by the Trabzon University Social and Human Sciences Scientific Research and Publication Ethics Committee (Decision no: 2024-3/3.5, dated 29.03.2024). Necessary permissions were obtained for the use of questionnaires in the research, and informed consent was acquired from all participants. The principles of data confidentiality and voluntary participation were strictly adhered to throughout the process.

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Ayrıntılar

Birincil Dil

İngilizce

Konular

Beşeri Coğrafya (Diğer)

Bölüm

Araştırma Makalesi

Yayımlanma Tarihi

30 Aralık 2025

Gönderilme Tarihi

20 Temmuz 2025

Kabul Tarihi

29 Aralık 2025

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2025 Cilt: 3 Sayı: 2

Kaynak Göster

APA
Odabaş, L., Özkan, H., & Gençer, D. (2025). University Students’ Preparedness for Disasters: Evaluating Awareness of Evacuation and Assembly Points in Turkey. Bulanık MYO Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi, 3(2), 65-79. https://izlik.org/JA96AY99BJ
AMA
1.Odabaş L, Özkan H, Gençer D. University Students’ Preparedness for Disasters: Evaluating Awareness of Evacuation and Assembly Points in Turkey. BULSODER. 2025;3(2):65-79. https://izlik.org/JA96AY99BJ
Chicago
Odabaş, Lokman, Hevin Özkan, ve Dönüş Gençer. 2025. “University Students’ Preparedness for Disasters: Evaluating Awareness of Evacuation and Assembly Points in Turkey”. Bulanık MYO Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi 3 (2): 65-79. https://izlik.org/JA96AY99BJ.
EndNote
Odabaş L, Özkan H, Gençer D (01 Aralık 2025) University Students’ Preparedness for Disasters: Evaluating Awareness of Evacuation and Assembly Points in Turkey. Bulanık MYO Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi 3 2 65–79.
IEEE
[1]L. Odabaş, H. Özkan, ve D. Gençer, “University Students’ Preparedness for Disasters: Evaluating Awareness of Evacuation and Assembly Points in Turkey”, BULSODER, c. 3, sy 2, ss. 65–79, Ara. 2025, [çevrimiçi]. Erişim adresi: https://izlik.org/JA96AY99BJ
ISNAD
Odabaş, Lokman - Özkan, Hevin - Gençer, Dönüş. “University Students’ Preparedness for Disasters: Evaluating Awareness of Evacuation and Assembly Points in Turkey”. Bulanık MYO Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi 3/2 (01 Aralık 2025): 65-79. https://izlik.org/JA96AY99BJ.
JAMA
1.Odabaş L, Özkan H, Gençer D. University Students’ Preparedness for Disasters: Evaluating Awareness of Evacuation and Assembly Points in Turkey. BULSODER. 2025;3:65–79.
MLA
Odabaş, Lokman, vd. “University Students’ Preparedness for Disasters: Evaluating Awareness of Evacuation and Assembly Points in Turkey”. Bulanık MYO Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi, c. 3, sy 2, Aralık 2025, ss. 65-79, https://izlik.org/JA96AY99BJ.
Vancouver
1.Lokman Odabaş, Hevin Özkan, Dönüş Gençer. University Students’ Preparedness for Disasters: Evaluating Awareness of Evacuation and Assembly Points in Turkey. BULSODER [Internet]. 01 Aralık 2025;3(2):65-79. Erişim adresi: https://izlik.org/JA96AY99BJ

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