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Cultural and Communication Challenges Faced by Older Adults after Natural Disasters in Türkiye

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Cultural and Communication Challenges Faced by Older Adults after Natural Disasters in Türkiye

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Background: This study examines the role of cultural dynamics and communication in the post-disaster recovery of older adults following the February 6th Kahramanmaraş earthquake. Aim: The study aims to explore how cultural values and communication shape the recovery processes of older adults residing in the earthquake zone following the Kahramanmaraş-centered earthquake on February 6, 2023. Methodology: Adopting a qualitative research design, in-depth interviews were conducted with participants aged 65 and over who experienced the earthquake firsthand, and the data were analyzed in MAXQDA. Findings: The study revealed that cultural values, traditional forms of solidarity, and community-based communication contributed to post-earthquake recovery processes of older adults. Family ties and neighborhood relationships, in particular, were found to make significant contributions to the recovery process. The study showed that cultural values, religious rituals, and social support were positively associated with older adults' communication styles during the post-earthquake recovery process. This indicates the need to develop post-disaster support policies that take cultural contexts into account. Conclusion: The findings demonstrate that the recovery process for older adults is multidimensional, shaped by cultural values, belief systems, and communication. To ensure sustained recovery and reduce the vulnerability of older adults, culturally sensitive interventions, inclusive social support structures encompassing all segments of society, and comprehensive disaster education programs are necessary. Accordingly, it is recommended that the cultural and social needs of elderly individuals be prioritized in the aftermath of a disaster.

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Kaynakça

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Ayrıntılar

Birincil Dil

İngilizce

Konular

Sosyal Adalet, Sosyal Politika (Diğer), İletişim Sosyolojisi

Bölüm

Araştırma Makalesi

Yayımlanma Tarihi

30 Temmuz 2026

Gönderilme Tarihi

17 Haziran 2026

Kabul Tarihi

8 Temmuz 2026

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2026 Cilt: 10 Sayı: 1

Kaynak Göster

APA
Batu, M., Arguz, Z., & Yanık, S. (2026). Cultural and Communication Challenges Faced by Older Adults after Natural Disasters in Türkiye. Senex: Yaşlılık Çalışmaları Dergisi, 10(1), 4-23. https://izlik.org/JA93KB39CC
AMA
1.Batu M, Arguz Z, Yanık S. Cultural and Communication Challenges Faced by Older Adults after Natural Disasters in Türkiye. Senex. 2026;10(1):4-23. https://izlik.org/JA93KB39CC
Chicago
Batu, Mikail, Zeynep Arguz, ve Songül Yanık. 2026. “Cultural and Communication Challenges Faced by Older Adults after Natural Disasters in Türkiye”. Senex: Yaşlılık Çalışmaları Dergisi 10 (1): 4-23. https://izlik.org/JA93KB39CC.
EndNote
Batu M, Arguz Z, Yanık S (01 Temmuz 2026) Cultural and Communication Challenges Faced by Older Adults after Natural Disasters in Türkiye. Senex: Yaşlılık Çalışmaları Dergisi 10 1 4–23.
IEEE
[1]M. Batu, Z. Arguz, ve S. Yanık, “Cultural and Communication Challenges Faced by Older Adults after Natural Disasters in Türkiye”, Senex, c. 10, sy 1, ss. 4–23, Tem. 2026, [çevrimiçi]. Erişim adresi: https://izlik.org/JA93KB39CC
ISNAD
Batu, Mikail - Arguz, Zeynep - Yanık, Songül. “Cultural and Communication Challenges Faced by Older Adults after Natural Disasters in Türkiye”. Senex: Yaşlılık Çalışmaları Dergisi 10/1 (01 Temmuz 2026): 4-23. https://izlik.org/JA93KB39CC.
JAMA
1.Batu M, Arguz Z, Yanık S. Cultural and Communication Challenges Faced by Older Adults after Natural Disasters in Türkiye. Senex. 2026;10:4–23.
MLA
Batu, Mikail, vd. “Cultural and Communication Challenges Faced by Older Adults after Natural Disasters in Türkiye”. Senex: Yaşlılık Çalışmaları Dergisi, c. 10, sy 1, Temmuz 2026, ss. 4-23, https://izlik.org/JA93KB39CC.
Vancouver
1.Mikail Batu, Zeynep Arguz, Songül Yanık. Cultural and Communication Challenges Faced by Older Adults after Natural Disasters in Türkiye. Senex [Internet]. 01 Temmuz 2026;10(1):4-23. Erişim adresi: https://izlik.org/JA93KB39CC