Reflections of the Turkish Earthquake on Women: Exploring the Problems Experienced from a Metaphorical Perspective

Authors : Yurdagül Günaydın, Esma Kır

Pages : 33-50

Doi:10.71445/umbd.1684390

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Publication Date : 2025-07-23

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :This study aimed to examine the metaphor perceptions of women who experienced an earthquake that occurred in Turkey on 6 February 2023. The sample consisted of 111 women who were affected by the earthquake. This research was conducted using a phenomenological design, one of the qualitative research methods, and the data were collected through the participants’ responses to the statement ‘Earthquake is like... Because...’. Descriptive analysis and content analysis were employed to analyse the data. The results revealed that the participants generated 129 different metaphors related to the concept of ‘earthquake’. These metaphors were classified into three categories based on their common features and reasons for use: ‘earthquake’, ‘being a woman in an earthquake’, and ‘difficulties experienced in an earthquake’. The most frequently used metaphors among the participants included apocalypse (f 25), helplessness (f 22), the end (f 9), monster (f 9) fear (f 8) and people left on the street (f 7). The findings reveal the importance of equipping women with coping skills after an earthquake, providing them with spaces to express their emotions, and offering emotional support.
Keywords : Afet, Deprem, Kadın, Metafor, Nitel Araştırma

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