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The Relationship Between Post-Earthquake Trauma and Coping Strategies in Teacher Candidates

Öğretmen Adaylarında Deprem Sonrası Travma ve Başa Çıkma Stratejileri Arasındaki İlişki

Ayşe Çetintaş0009-0008-1432-7334
Sema Özdemir(FIRAT ÜNİVERSİTESİ)0009-0003-7869-6466
Songül Karabatak(FIRAT ÜNİVERSİTESİ)0000-0002-1303-2429
Müslim Alanoğlu(FIRAT UNIVERSITY)0000-0003-1828-4593
Pages
1–18
Publication Date
2026-06-22
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Overall, the findings suggest that positive reappraisal may function as an important psychological coping resource in reducing post-earthquake traumatic effects among pre-service teachers.

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Objective & Hypothesis:This study aimed to determine the earthquake stress coping strategies and post-earthquake trauma levels of pre-service teachers affected by the February 6, 2023 Kahramanmaraş-centered earthquakes and to examine the relationships between these variables.
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Key Findings & Data:The study group consisted of 298 pre-service teachers enrolled in the faculties of education at İnönü, Adıyaman, Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam, Dicle, and Fırat Universities, all of which are located in provinces affected by the earthquakes.
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Conclusion & Impact:Overall, the findings suggest that positive reappraisal may function as an important psychological coping resource in reducing post-earthquake traumatic effects among pre-service teachers.
🔬Design:Araştırma Makalesi
📍Scope:2023 Verileri
⚙️Variables:Deprem sonrası travma · öğretmen adayı · deprem stresi

Abstract

This study aimed to determine the earthquake stress coping strategies and post-earthquake trauma levels of pre-service teachers affected by the February 6, 2023 Kahramanmaraş-centered earthquakes and to examine the relationships between these variables. The study was conducted using a correlational research design. The study group consisted of 298 pre-service teachers enrolled in the faculties of education at İnönü, Adıyaman, Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam, Dicle, and Fırat Universities, all of which are located in provinces affected by the earthquakes. Data were collected through a personal information form, the Earthquake Stress Coping Strategies Scale, and the Post-Earthquake Trauma Level Determination Scale. Descriptive statistics, independent samples t-tests, and correlation analysis were used for data analysis. The findings showed that pre-service teachers most frequently used positive reappraisal and religious coping strategies, whereas seeking social support was used at a relatively lower level. Behavioral problems, emotional restriction, and sleep problems were found to be low among the post-earthquake trauma dimensions. Female participants reported higher social support seeking and scored significantly higher on behavioral problems, affective responses, and cognitive restructuring than males. In addition, positive reappraisal was negatively and significantly associated with all trauma dimensions. Overall, the findings suggest that positive reappraisal may function as an important psychological coping resource in reducing post-earthquake traumatic effects among pre-service teachers.

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Bu araştırmanın amacı, 6 Şubat 2023 Kahramanmaraş merkezli depremlerden etkilenen öğretmen adaylarının deprem stresiyle başa çıkma stratejileri ile deprem sonrası travma düzeylerini belirlemek ve bu değişkenler arasındaki ilişkileri incelemektir. Araştırma ilişkisel tarama modelinde yürütülmüştür. Çalışma grubunu, depremlerden etkilenen illerde yer alan İnönü, Adıyaman, Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam, Dicle ve Fırat Üniversitelerinin eğitim fakültelerinde öğrenim gören toplam 298 öğretmen adayı oluşturmaktadır. Araştırma verileri; kişisel bilgi formu, Deprem Stresi ile Başa Çıkma Stratejileri Ölçeği ve Deprem Sonrası Travma Düzeyini Belirleme Ölçeği aracılığıyla toplanmıştır. Verilerin analizinde betimsel istatistikler, bağımsız gruplar t-testi ve korelasyon analizi kullanılmıştır. Araştırma bulgularına göre öğretmen adaylarının deprem stresiyle başa çıkmada en sık olumlu yeniden değerlendirme ve dini başa çıkma stratejilerini kullandıkları, sosyal destek arama stratejisini ise görece daha düşük düzeyde kullandıkları belirlenmiştir. Deprem sonrası travma boyutlarından davranış problemleri, heyecansal sınırlık ve uyku problemleri düşük düzeyde bulunmuştur. Cinsiyet değişkenine göre kadın öğretmen adaylarının sosyal destek arama düzeylerinin daha yüksek olduğu ve davranış problemleri, duyuşsal ve bilişsel yapılandırma boyutlarında erkeklere göre daha yüksek puan aldıkları tespit edilmiştir. Ayrıca olumlu yeniden değerlendirme stratejisinin deprem sonrası travmanın tüm alt boyutlarıyla negatif ve anlamlı ilişkiler gösterdiği belirlenmiştir. Sonuç olarak olumlu yeniden değerlendirme stratejisinin, öğretmen adaylarının deprem sonrası travmatik etkilerle başa çıkma süreçlerinde önemli bir psikolojik başa çıkma kaynağı olabileceği söylenebilir.

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Çetintaş, A., Özdemir, S., Karabatak, S., Alanoğlu, M. (2026). The Relationship Between Post-Earthquake Trauma and Coping Strategies in Teacher Candidates. Avrasya Beşeri Bilim Araştırmaları Dergisi, Sayı: 2, 1–18. https://doi.org/10.7596/abbad.1926130

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