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Redefining Spaces for Youth: Libraries as the New Social Hubs
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Libraries are increasingly being recognized not only as academic spaces but also as "third places" that support socialization, personal development, and well-being—particularly for young people. This study examines the multifaceted role of libraries in the lives of young people, emphasizing their function beyond education to include spaces for relaxation, cultural participation, and interpersonal interaction. The research specifically focuses on how libraries are experienced and perceived by young individuals aged 18 to 30 who are active library users in Istanbul. Designed as a qualitative study, data were collected through in-depth interviews with participants, whose narratives were audio-recorded, transcribed, and thematically analyzed using MAXQDA (2024 version). The findings highlight the crucial role of libraries in supporting both educational achievement and social connectivity among youth. Based on these insights, the study argues for the redesign of library spaces to better meet the evolving needs of young people—particularly in terms of digital infrastructure, social interaction areas, and cultural programming. The study underscores the importance of public policies that promote the transformation of libraries into multifunctional, inclusive environments that contribute to youth development. In doing so, libraries can enhance social cohesion, support personal growth, and improve quality of life within communities.
Anahtar Kelimeler
Destekleyen Kurum
TÜBİTAK
Proje Numarası
1919B012303775
Teşekkür
Çalışmayı desteklediği için TÜBİTAK'a teşekkür ederiz.
Kaynakça
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Ayrıntılar
Birincil Dil
İngilizce
Konular
Gençlik Sosyolojisi, Kent Sosyolojisi ve Toplum Çalışmaları
Bölüm
Araştırma Makalesi
Erken Görünüm Tarihi
31 Mayıs 2025
Yayımlanma Tarihi
31 Mayıs 2025
Gönderilme Tarihi
13 Aralık 2024
Kabul Tarihi
13 Mayıs 2025
Yayımlandığı Sayı
Yıl 2025 Cilt: 11 Sayı: 1
APA
Canbulut, T., & Dede, H. (2025). Redefining Spaces for Youth: Libraries as the New Social Hubs. Current Research in Social Sciences, 11(1), 225-245. https://doi.org/10.30613/curesosc.1601076
AMA
1.Canbulut T, Dede H. Redefining Spaces for Youth: Libraries as the New Social Hubs. Curr Res Soc Sci. 2025;11(1):225-245. doi:10.30613/curesosc.1601076
Chicago
Canbulut, Tuğba, ve Hümanur Dede. 2025. “Redefining Spaces for Youth: Libraries as the New Social Hubs”. Current Research in Social Sciences 11 (1): 225-45. https://doi.org/10.30613/curesosc.1601076.
EndNote
Canbulut T, Dede H (01 Mayıs 2025) Redefining Spaces for Youth: Libraries as the New Social Hubs. Current Research in Social Sciences 11 1 225–245.
IEEE
[1]T. Canbulut ve H. Dede, “Redefining Spaces for Youth: Libraries as the New Social Hubs”, Curr Res Soc Sci, c. 11, sy 1, ss. 225–245, May. 2025, doi: 10.30613/curesosc.1601076.
ISNAD
Canbulut, Tuğba - Dede, Hümanur. “Redefining Spaces for Youth: Libraries as the New Social Hubs”. Current Research in Social Sciences 11/1 (01 Mayıs 2025): 225-245. https://doi.org/10.30613/curesosc.1601076.
JAMA
1.Canbulut T, Dede H. Redefining Spaces for Youth: Libraries as the New Social Hubs. Curr Res Soc Sci. 2025;11:225–245.
MLA
Canbulut, Tuğba, ve Hümanur Dede. “Redefining Spaces for Youth: Libraries as the New Social Hubs”. Current Research in Social Sciences, c. 11, sy 1, Mayıs 2025, ss. 225-4, doi:10.30613/curesosc.1601076.
Vancouver
1.Tuğba Canbulut, Hümanur Dede. Redefining Spaces for Youth: Libraries as the New Social Hubs. Curr Res Soc Sci. 01 Mayıs 2025;11(1):225-4. doi:10.30613/curesosc.1601076