Group Work for Earthquake Survivors: A Randomized Controlled Trial Transforming Crisis into Hope

ÖZMETE E., SERPEN A. S., AKGÜL GÖK F., Ozdemir E. A., Kalayci E., DURU S.

RESEARCH ON SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE, 2025 (SSCI) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Basım Tarihi: 2025
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1177/10497315251325253
  • Dergi Adı: RESEARCH ON SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, ASSIA, Child Development & Adolescent Studies, CINAHL, EBSCO Education Source, Education Abstracts, ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Psycinfo, Public Affairs Index, Social services abstracts, Sociological abstracts, Violence & Abuse Abstracts
  • Ankara Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Purpose: The research aimed to explore the emotions and thoughts of earthquake victims, assess existential crises, and identify their coping resources. Methods: It involved seven sessions with separate groups of women, men, and adolescents, comprising 42 individuals aged 15-65. The Existential Anger, Psychological Well-being, and Life Purpose scales were used. Results: Results showed that life purpose scores increased for adolescents and men after the study, while existential anger scores for all groups were significantly higher post-study. Conclusions: Group sessions led to decreased existential anger and improved psychological well-being across men, women, and adolescents. Survivors gained skills for managing existential crises and coping with stress and anxiety, leading to enhanced functionality.