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Professional perspectives and expectations of forest engineering students

Cilt: 26 Sayı: 3 30 Eylül 2025
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Professional perspectives and expectations of forest engineering students

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This study examines the perspectives and professional expectations of forest engineering students in Türkiye. Forest engineering, beyond its technical demands, carries significant responsibility for the sustainable management of natural resources. However, recent shifts in labor market dynamics, declining public sector employment, and the rise of emerging professional fields have influenced students’ perceptions and career trajectories. The research is based on survey data collected from 522 students enrolled in forest engineering departments at 12 universities across Türkiye. The questionnaire explored students’ views and tendencies across several dimensions: professional identity, gender perception, working conditions, inclination to work in rural areas, perceptions of the public and private sectors, employment anxiety, and professional expectations. Data were analyzed using non-parametric methods, including Spearman’s correlation, Kruskal–Wallis, and Mann–Whitney U tests. Results show that students generally hold positive views about the profession. However, concerns about employment and salary expectations increase significantly among students in upper academic years. In addition, students’ perceptions vary significantly based on academic year, household income level, parental education, and whether they made a conscious choice of their department. These findings provide critical insight for policymakers seeking to restructure forestry education and develop more student-centered approaches.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Etik Beyan

The research received ethical approval from the Kastamonu University Scientific Research and Publication Ethics Committee of Science and Engineering, under decision number 2024/08-02.

Teşekkür

A part of this study was presented as a conference paper at the 12th International European Conference on Interdisciplinary Scientific Research. The research received ethical approval from the Kastamonu University Scientific Research and Publication Ethics Committee of Science and Engineering, under decision number 2024/08-02. We obtained informed consent from all participants on the first page of the online survey. We anonymised the data and used it solely for scientific purposes.

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Ayrıntılar

Birincil Dil

İngilizce

Konular

Ormancılık Politikası, Ekonomisi ve Hukuku

Bölüm

Araştırma Makalesi

Yayımlanma Tarihi

30 Eylül 2025

Gönderilme Tarihi

16 Temmuz 2025

Kabul Tarihi

1 Ağustos 2025

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2025 Cilt: 26 Sayı: 3

Kaynak Göster

APA
Şen, G., Güneş Şen, S., & Ergün Karak, B. (2025). Professional perspectives and expectations of forest engineering students. Turkish Journal of Forestry, 26(3), 319-331. https://doi.org/10.18182/tjf.1743356
AMA
1.Şen G, Güneş Şen S, Ergün Karak B. Professional perspectives and expectations of forest engineering students. Turkish Journal of Forestry. 2025;26(3):319-331. doi:10.18182/tjf.1743356
Chicago
Şen, Gökhan, Senem Güneş Şen, ve Büşra Ergün Karak. 2025. “Professional perspectives and expectations of forest engineering students”. Turkish Journal of Forestry 26 (3): 319-31. https://doi.org/10.18182/tjf.1743356.
EndNote
Şen G, Güneş Şen S, Ergün Karak B (01 Eylül 2025) Professional perspectives and expectations of forest engineering students. Turkish Journal of Forestry 26 3 319–331.
IEEE
[1]G. Şen, S. Güneş Şen, ve B. Ergün Karak, “Professional perspectives and expectations of forest engineering students”, Turkish Journal of Forestry, c. 26, sy 3, ss. 319–331, Eyl. 2025, doi: 10.18182/tjf.1743356.
ISNAD
Şen, Gökhan - Güneş Şen, Senem - Ergün Karak, Büşra. “Professional perspectives and expectations of forest engineering students”. Turkish Journal of Forestry 26/3 (01 Eylül 2025): 319-331. https://doi.org/10.18182/tjf.1743356.
JAMA
1.Şen G, Güneş Şen S, Ergün Karak B. Professional perspectives and expectations of forest engineering students. Turkish Journal of Forestry. 2025;26:319–331.
MLA
Şen, Gökhan, vd. “Professional perspectives and expectations of forest engineering students”. Turkish Journal of Forestry, c. 26, sy 3, Eylül 2025, ss. 319-31, doi:10.18182/tjf.1743356.
Vancouver
1.Gökhan Şen, Senem Güneş Şen, Büşra Ergün Karak. Professional perspectives and expectations of forest engineering students. Turkish Journal of Forestry. 01 Eylül 2025;26(3):319-31. doi:10.18182/tjf.1743356