The Influence of Culture on the Acquisition of Turkish People’s Conceptions about Education: A Qualitative Study

Abstract

In this qualitative study, I have examined the Turkish people’s conceptions about education and the influence of culture on the acquisition of these conceptions. Twelve Turkish people participated in the study. With face-to-face interviews, instant-messaging (IM), and e-mail messages, I have collected data and the analyses revealed that language, family, religion (Islam), and agrarian values seem to be the major cultural factors shaping the educational conceptions of the participants.