Opinions of Teachers Exposed to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Developed After the Earthquake

Necibe Damla Özdemir; Servet Atik

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Opinions of Teachers Exposed to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Developed After the Earthquake

Authors:

Necibe Damla Özdemir | Servet Atik

Publisher:

Inonu University

Main Topics:

Eğitim Yönetimi

Journal:

İnönü Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi Vol.26 Issue 1, pp.22-38

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

4/2025

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001346819

pISSN:

1300-2899

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Abstract:

 Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder PTSD is a psychological condition that occurs after a severe trauma and manifests itself in the form of intense stress symptoms experienced as a result of the repetition of the event, as well as avoidance of stimuli that remind of the event. The purpose of this study; To determine the post-traumatic stress disorder levels of teachers who were exposed to this disaster in the province of Malatya during the Kahramanmaraş-centered earthquakes that occurred on February 6, 2023, and to determine the opinions of teachers who were exposed to post-traumatic stress disorder regarding this difficult life event. This study is a mixed-method research created with an explanatory sequential design. Quantitative data of the research; Le Beau et al. 2014, Evren et al. 2016 and qualitative data were collected with a semi-structured interview form prepared by the researchers, including their opinions about the earthquake experience and the impact of the earthquake on education and schools. Nice data of the research; Qualitative data using SPSS program and statistical analysis methods; It was analyzed using the descriptive analysis technique. According to the results of the research; While there was a significant difference between gender, having or not having children, and age variables and PTSD, there was no significant difference between having a disabled person close to you and the number of family members and PTSD. It was supported by teachers opinions that the earthquake had an impact on teachers PTSD levels. Based on the research results; Recommendations were made to higher authorities and school administrators.

 Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder PTSD is a psychological condition that occurs after a severe trauma and manifests itself in the form of intense stress symptoms experienced as a result of the repetition of the event, as well as avoidance of stimuli that remind of the event. The purpose of this study; To determine the post-traumatic stress disorder levels of teachers who were exposed to this disaster in the province of Malatya during the Kahramanmaraş-centered earthquakes that occurred on February 6, 2023, and to determine the opinions of teachers who were exposed to post-traumatic stress disorder regarding this difficult life event. This study is a mixed-method research created with an explanatory sequential design. Quantitative data of the research; Le Beau et al. 2014, Evren et al. 2016 and qualitative data were collected with a semi-structured interview form prepared by the researchers, including their opinions about the earthquake experience and the impact of the earthquake on education and schools. Nice data of the research; Qualitative data using SPSS program and statistical analysis methods; It was analyzed using the descriptive analysis technique. According to the results of the research; While there was a significant difference between gender, having or not having children, and age variables and PTSD, there was no significant difference between having a disabled person close to you and the number of family members and PTSD. It was supported by teachers opinions that the earthquake had an impact on teachers PTSD levels. Based on the research results; Recommendations were made to higher authorities and school administrators.

 Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder PTSD is a psychological condition that occurs after a severe trauma and manifests itself in the form of intense stress symptoms experienced as a result of the repetition of the event, as well as avoidance of stimuli that remind of the event. The purpose of this study; To determine the post-traumatic stress disorder levels of teachers who were exposed to this disaster in the province of Malatya during the Kahramanmaraş-centered earthquakes that occurred on February 6, 2023, and to determine the opinions of teachers who were exposed to post-traumatic stress disorder regarding this difficult life event. This study is a mixed-method research created with an explanatory sequential design. Quantitative data of the research; Le Beau et al. 2014, Evren et al. 2016 and qualitative data were collected with a semi-structured interview form prepared by the researchers, including their opinions about the earthquake experience and the impact of the earthquake on education and schools. Nice data of the research; Qualitative data using SPSS program and statistical analysis methods; It was analyzed using the descriptive analysis technique. According to the results of the research; While there was a significant difference between gender, having or not having children, and age variables and PTSD, there was no significant difference between having a disabled person close to you and the number of family members and PTSD. It was supported by teachers opinions that the earthquake had an impact on teachers PTSD levels. Based on the research results; Recommendations were made to higher authorities and school administrators.

 Travma Sonrası Stres Bozukluğu TSSB, ağır bir travma sonrası ortaya çıkan, olayın tekrarlanarak devam etmesi sonucunda yaşanan yoğun stres belirtilerinin yanında olayı hatırlatan uyarıcılardan kaçınma şeklinde kendisini gösteren psikolojik bir durumdur. Bu çalışmanın amacı; 6 Şubat 2023 tarihinde gerçekleşen Kahramanmaraş merkezli depremlerde, Malatya ilinde bu afete maruz kalan öğretmenlerin travma sonrası stres bozukluğu düzeylerini tespit etmek ve travma sonrası stres bozukluğuna maruz kalan öğretmenlerin bu zorlu yaşam olayına ilişkin görüşlerini belirlemektir. Bu çalışma açıklayıcı sıralı desen ile oluşturulmuş karma yöntemli bir araştırmadır. Araştırmanın nicel verileri; LeBeau ve ark. 2014 tarafından geliştirilen, Evren ve ark. 2016 tarafından Türkçeye uyarlanan Travma Sonrası Stres Bozukluğu TSSB Kısa Ölçeği ile nitel verileri ise araştırmacılar tarafından hazırlanmış, deprem yaşantısına ve depremin eğitim ve okullar üzerindeki etkisine ilişkin görüşlerini içeren yarı yapılandırılmış görüşme formu ile toplanmıştır. Araştırmanın nice verileri; SPSS program ve istatistiksel analiz yöntemleri ile, nitel veriler; betimsel analiz tekniği kullanılarak analiz edilmiştir. Araştırmanın sonuçlarına göre; cinsiyet, çocuk sahibi olupolmama ve yaş değişkenleri ile TSSB arasında anlamlı fark bulunurken, yakınında engelli birey olup olmama ve aile üye sayısı ile TSSB arasında anlamlı fark bulunmamıştır. Yaşanan depremin öğretmenlerin TSSB düzeyleri üzerinde etkisinin olduğu öğretmen görüşleriyle desteklenmiştir. Araştırma sonuçlarından hareketle; üst makamlar ve okul yöneticilerine önerilerde bulunulmuştur.

Article Details

Opinions of Teachers Exposed to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Developed After the Earthquake

Authors:

Necibe Damla Özdemir | Servet Atik

Publisher:

Inonu University

Main Topics:

Eğitim Yönetimi

Journal:

İnönü Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi Vol.26 Issue 1, pp.22-38

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

4/2025

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001346819

pISSN:

1300-2899

Post-traumatic stress disorder

Earthquake

Difficult life events

Teachertravma sonrası stres bozukluğu

deprem

zorlu yaşam olayları

öğretmen

Issues

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Authors: Necibe Damla Özdemir | Servet Atik

Publisher: Inonu University

Main Topics: Eğitim Yönetimi

Journal: İnönü Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi Vol.26 Issue 1, pp.22-38

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 4/2025

Document Language: Turkish

Document ID (Org No.): 2001346819

pISSN: 1300-2899

Issues

Authors:

Necibe Damla Özdemir | Servet Atik

Publisher:

Inonu University

Main Topics:

Eğitim Yönetimi

Journal:

İnönü Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi Vol.26 Issue 1, pp.22-38

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

4/2025

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001346819

pISSN:

1300-2899