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Survivors of the disaster of the century: A narrative approach to psychological resilience and emotional healing
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The earthquakes that struck Kahramanmaraş on February 6, 2023, known as the “disaster of the century” and recorded as one of the most devastating natural disasters in Turkey’s recent history, not only caused massive loss of life and destruction but also left profound psychological and emotional scars on individuals and society. This study examines the post-disaster trauma, psychological resilience, and emotional healing processes through a narrative research approach. Using qualitative research methods, in-depth semi-structured interviews were conducted with 11 participants selected through purposive and snowball sampling techniques. The participants’ pre-disaster, disaster-time, and post-disaster experiences were analyzed chronologically, focusing on resilience strategies, coping mechanisms, family and community support systems, as well as perceptions of insecurity and uncertainty. Findings reveal that despite their losses, survivors strengthened family bonds and emphasized the need for social solidarity, while feelings of fear, anxiety, and distrust remained persistent. The study highlights both individual and collective pathways to recovery, offers important insights for post-disaster psychosocial support policies, and underscores the unique contribution of narrative analysis to disaster studies.
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Ayrıntılar
Birincil Dil
İngilizce
Konular
Yönetim Sosyolojisi
Bölüm
Araştırma Makalesi
Yayımlanma Tarihi
30 Aralık 2025
Gönderilme Tarihi
20 Ağustos 2025
Kabul Tarihi
13 Kasım 2025
Yayımlandığı Sayı
Yıl 2025 Cilt: 15 Sayı: 4
APA
Uğuz Arsu, Ş., & Paçin, M. (2025). Survivors of the disaster of the century: A narrative approach to psychological resilience and emotional healing. Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli Üniversitesi SBE Dergisi, 15(4), 1951-1974. https://doi.org/10.30783/nevsosbilen.1769633
AMA
1.Uğuz Arsu Ş, Paçin M. Survivors of the disaster of the century: A narrative approach to psychological resilience and emotional healing. Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli Üniversitesi SBE Dergisi. 2025;15(4):1951-1974. doi:10.30783/nevsosbilen.1769633
Chicago
Uğuz Arsu, Şerife, ve Muhammet Paçin. 2025. “Survivors of the disaster of the century: A narrative approach to psychological resilience and emotional healing”. Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli Üniversitesi SBE Dergisi 15 (4): 1951-74. https://doi.org/10.30783/nevsosbilen.1769633.
EndNote
Uğuz Arsu Ş, Paçin M (01 Aralık 2025) Survivors of the disaster of the century: A narrative approach to psychological resilience and emotional healing. Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli Üniversitesi SBE Dergisi 15 4 1951–1974.
IEEE
[1]Ş. Uğuz Arsu ve M. Paçin, “Survivors of the disaster of the century: A narrative approach to psychological resilience and emotional healing”, Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli Üniversitesi SBE Dergisi, c. 15, sy 4, ss. 1951–1974, Ara. 2025, doi: 10.30783/nevsosbilen.1769633.
ISNAD
Uğuz Arsu, Şerife - Paçin, Muhammet. “Survivors of the disaster of the century: A narrative approach to psychological resilience and emotional healing”. Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli Üniversitesi SBE Dergisi 15/4 (01 Aralık 2025): 1951-1974. https://doi.org/10.30783/nevsosbilen.1769633.
JAMA
1.Uğuz Arsu Ş, Paçin M. Survivors of the disaster of the century: A narrative approach to psychological resilience and emotional healing. Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli Üniversitesi SBE Dergisi. 2025;15:1951–1974.
MLA
Uğuz Arsu, Şerife, ve Muhammet Paçin. “Survivors of the disaster of the century: A narrative approach to psychological resilience and emotional healing”. Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli Üniversitesi SBE Dergisi, c. 15, sy 4, Aralık 2025, ss. 1951-74, doi:10.30783/nevsosbilen.1769633.
Vancouver
1.Şerife Uğuz Arsu, Muhammet Paçin. Survivors of the disaster of the century: A narrative approach to psychological resilience and emotional healing. Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli Üniversitesi SBE Dergisi. 01 Aralık 2025;15(4):1951-74. doi:10.30783/nevsosbilen.1769633