Examination of Rap Songs with the Theme of Father by Content Analysis Method

Ayşe Koç; Gamze Özbayrak; Ömer Miraç Yaman

Article Details

Examination of Rap Songs with the Theme of Father by Content Analysis Method

Authors:

Ayşe Koç | Gamze Özbayrak | Ömer Miraç Yaman

Publisher:

Anadolu University

Main Topics:

Sosyal Hizmetler (Diğer)

Journal:

Anadolu Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi Vol.24 Issue 3, pp.1317-1336

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

9/2024

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001328604

pISSN:

2667-8683

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Abstract:

 In this study, it was aimed to reveal the father profiles in rap songs about fathers and to understand the father image in rap subculture. Qualitative research method was used depending on the purpose of the research. Rap lyrics were analyzed by content analysis, which is one of the qualitative research analyzes. In this context, 52 father-themed Turkish rap songs on Youtube between 2011-2021 were analyzed. Maxqda Qualitative Data Analysis Program was used during the analysis process. As a result of the data obtained, seven themes were reached in the songs: Negative Experiences Related to Childhood, Represented Father Profiles, Fathers Attitudes Towards Their Sons, Emotions Related to the Father, Situations Related to Addictive Substance Use, Psychological States of the Singers, Reasons for Writing the Songs. As a result of the research, it was determined that the story of fatherlessness was intensely covered in the songs, unhealthy relationships with the father were expressed, addictive substances were mentioned, the father figure was represented with negative attitudes and behaviors, and the songs had the characteristics of letters written to fathers. As a result, it is possible to state that the image of the father in rap subculture has negative patterns in line with the songs analyzed.

 In this study, it was aimed to reveal the father profiles in rap songs about fathers and to understand the father image in rap subculture. Qualitative research method was used depending on the purpose of the research. Rap lyrics were analyzed by content analysis, which is one of the qualitative research analyzes. In this context, 52 father-themed Turkish rap songs on Youtube between 2011-2021 were analyzed. Maxqda Qualitative Data Analysis Program was used during the analysis process. As a result of the data obtained, seven themes were reached in the songs: Negative Experiences Related to Childhood, Represented Father Profiles, Fathers Attitudes Towards Their Sons, Emotions Related to the Father, Situations Related to Addictive Substance Use, Psychological States of the Singers, Reasons for Writing the Songs. As a result of the research, it was determined that the story of fatherlessness was intensely covered in the songs, unhealthy relationships with the father were expressed, addictive substances were mentioned, the father figure was represented with negative attitudes and behaviors, and the songs had the characteristics of letters written to fathers. As a result, it is possible to state that the image of the father in rap subculture has negative patterns in line with the songs analyzed.

 In this study, it was aimed to reveal the father profiles in rap songs about fathers and to understand the father image in rap subculture. Qualitative research method was used depending on the purpose of the research. Rap lyrics were analyzed by content analysis, which is one of the qualitative research analyzes. In this context, 52 father-themed Turkish rap songs on Youtube between 2011-2021 were analyzed. Maxqda Qualitative Data Analysis Program was used during the analysis process. As a result of the data obtained, seven themes were reached in the songs: Negative Experiences Related to Childhood, Represented Father Profiles, Fathers Attitudes Towards Their Sons, Emotions Related to the Father, Situations Related to Addictive Substance Use, Psychological States of the Singers, Reasons for Writing the Songs. As a result of the research, it was determined that the story of fatherlessness was intensely covered in the songs, unhealthy relationships with the father were expressed, addictive substances were mentioned, the father figure was represented with negative attitudes and behaviors, and the songs had the characteristics of letters written to fathers. As a result, it is possible to state that the image of the father in rap subculture has negative patterns in line with the songs analyzed.

 Bu araştırmada baba konulu rap şarkılarında yer alan baba profillerinin ortaya çıkarılması ve rap alt kültüründeki baba imgesinin anlaşılması amaçlanmıştır. Araştırmanın amacına bağlı olarak nitel araştırma yöntemi kullanılmıştır. Rap şarkı sözleri nitel araştırma analizlerinden olan içerik analizi ile incelenmiştir. Analiz işlemi sırasında Maxqda Nitel Veri Analiz Programı kullanılmıştır. Elde edilen veriler sonucunda şarkılarda çocukluk dönemiyle ilgili ifadeler, temsil edilen baba profilleri, babaların oğullarına yönelik tutumlarına dair ifadeler, babalara karşı hissedilen duygular, bağımlılık yapıcı madde kullanımına dair ifadeler, psikolojik durumlara ilişkin ifadeler, şarkıların yazılma nedenlerine yönelik temalara ulaşılmıştır. Araştırma sonucunda şarkılarda babasızlık öyküsünün yoğun olarak işlendiği, baba ile sağlıksız ilişkilerin ifade edildiği, bağımlılık yapıcı maddelerden bahsedildiği, baba figürünün olumsuz tutum ve davranışlarla temsil edildiği, şarkıların babalara yazılan mektup niteliği taşıdığı tespit edilmiştir. Sonuç olarak incelenen şarkılar doğrultusunda rap alt kültüründe baba imgesinin olumsuz örüntülere sahip olduğunu belirtmek mümkündür.

Article Details

Examination of Rap Songs with the Theme of Father by Content Analysis Method

Authors:

Ayşe Koç | Gamze Özbayrak | Ömer Miraç Yaman

Publisher:

Anadolu University

Main Topics:

Sosyal Hizmetler (Diğer)

Journal:

Anadolu Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi Vol.24 Issue 3, pp.1317-1336

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

9/2024

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001328604

pISSN:

2667-8683

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Father

Music

Content Analysis

RepresentationRap

Baba

Müzik

İçerik Analizi

Temsil

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Article Details

Authors: Ayşe Koç | Gamze Özbayrak | Ömer Miraç Yaman

Publisher: Anadolu University

Main Topics: Sosyal Hizmetler (Diğer)

Journal: Anadolu Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi Vol.24 Issue 3, pp.1317-1336

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 9/2024

Document Language: Turkish

Document ID (Org No.): 2001328604

pISSN: 2667-8683

Issues

Authors:

Ayşe Koç | Gamze Özbayrak | Ömer Miraç Yaman

Publisher:

Anadolu University

Main Topics:

Sosyal Hizmetler (Diğer)

Journal:

Anadolu Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi Vol.24 Issue 3, pp.1317-1336

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

9/2024

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001328604

pISSN:

2667-8683