FUTURE CONCERNS OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN EARTHQUAKE

Abstract

The aim of this research is to determine the future anxiety of earthquake survivor high school
students. The sample of the study consists of 16 high school students who migrated from various
earthquake regions to Ankara. Phenomenology design, one of the qualitative research methods, was
used in the research. In the study, a semi-structured interview form was used as a data collection
tool in order to determine the future anxiety of earthquake survivor high school students.
Descriptive and content analysis were used in the data analysis of the research. As a result of the
research, it was determined that the primary expectation of earthquake survivor students about the
future is to return to their own homes. High school students stated that experienced people are
important in order to achieve something they want.They also stated that it is important to study more, do research, and make an effort. High school
students offered various views on what to do when they could not get what they wanted. The
number of participants who gave up and accepted is few among them, and the participants who
found new ways are in the majority. Earthquake survivors high school students expressed their
opinions about their preparation for the future, both positively and negatively, due to the disaster
they experienced. It is stated that they experience numbness, deterioration of psychology and
learning to act alone in life. In addition to this, they also stated various positive thoughts such as
learning to take precautions and providing a positive outlook. Most of the students stated that they
are not very hopeful about the future. Most of them have a pessimistic view of life. Not being able
to dream about the future, not wanting to leave the family, or not caring about the next ten years are
among the views stated.