Effects of cultural values on the attitudes and behaviours of survivors of the 1999 earthquake in Turkey
Australasian Journal of Disaster and Trauma Studies, vol.2004, 2004 (Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 2004
- Publication Date: 2004
- Journal Name: Australasian Journal of Disaster and Trauma Studies
- Journal Indexes: Scopus
- Keywords: Attitudes, Disasters, Materialism, Traditionalism, Turkey
- Ankara University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
The primary finding of this research, based on a survey conducted with a representative sample size of 500 people, is that education is the most important variable influencing the basic values of materialism and traditionalism in the region of 1999 Marmara earthquake in Turkey. When their effects on responsible behaviour and attitudes are investigated, hardworking (materialism), devotion and consensus (traditionalism) caused statistically significant differences. The findings are expected for a society where traditional characteristics are predominant. Policies developed for preparedness should take into account the hybrid nature of this society.