Women's experiences in the aftermath of the Kahramanmaraş earthquakes in Türkiye: A phenomenological study

Ural, Aslı; Yalçın, Esra; İlkin Aydın, Emine; Höbek Akarsu, Rukiye

doi:10.1016/j.ijdrr.2024.104617

International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction

2024

DOI: 10.1016/j.ijdrr.2024.104617

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Women's experiences in the aftermath of the Kahramanmaraş earthquakes in Türkiye: A phenomenological study

Aslı Ural,

Esra Yalçın,

Emine İlkin Aydın

et al.

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Enhancing gender-responsive resilience: The critical role of women in disaster risk reduction in Oman

Abdalla,

Ramadan,

Al Mamari

2024

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Enhancing gender-responsive resilience: The critical role of women in disaster risk reduction in Oman

Abdalla,

Ramadan,

Al Mamari

2024

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A Phenomenological Investigation of Earthquake Experiences: The Case of the February 6, 2023 Maraş Earthquake

Babahan,

Güler

2024

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This study explores the experiences of individuals who survived the Maraş earthquake of February 6, 2023, using a phenomenological approach to understand the multifaceted effects of the disaster. Interviews were conducted with 16 participants (8 women and 8 men) who moved to Bolu temporarily or permanently after the earthquake. As one of Turkey's most devastating earthquakes, it caused significant physical destruction and profound psychological and social impacts. Survivors often perceived the earthquake as a "punishment" or "warning," interpreting it through scientific, religious, and conspiratorial lenses. They experienced intense fear, helplessness, guilt, and a sense of victimization, recalling the event as a combination of sound, darkness, cold, and death. The earthquake profoundly changed their outlook on life, leading to increased maturity, religiosity, and a heightened awareness of the transience of life. Social relationships were also affected, with some survivors withdrawing from relatives and close friends, while others formed closer bonds. The study underscores the complex nature of the earthquake experience, emphasizing that survivors' needs extend beyond physical reconstruction to include psychological, social, and economic support. Limitations include the small size of the sample and the geographic focus on the province of Bolu. Future research should expand to larger, more diverse populations and consider the long-term effects of such traumatic events. These findings are critical for developing more effective post-earthquake interventions and support strategies that address the comprehensive needs of survivors.

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Women's experiences in the aftermath of the Kahramanmaraş earthquakes in Türkiye: A phenomenological study

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