The Relationship Between the Intolerance to Uncertainty and the Well-Being Conditions of University Students Who Experienced the Turkey-Syria Earthquake - Turkey Example

Authors : Çiğdem Özdemir, Derya Özbaş Gençarslan

Pages : 126-133

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Publication Date : 2025-04-30

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Background: Having a healthy youth period is a great importance in taking a healthy step into adulthood. Experiencing a trauma such as an earthquake during this period is a serious importance for the mental health of younger. Objective: This research was conducted in a descriptive and cross-sectional style to determine intolerance of uncertainty and well-being of university students who experienced the Turkey-Syria earthquake. Methods: The sample of the research consisted of 193 students who were studying at the Vocational School of Health Services of a state university located in the Southeastern region of Turkey and who experienced the Turkey-Syria earthquake and agreed to participate in this research. Data were collected with the \\\"Personal Information Form\\\", \\\"Intolerance of Uncertainty Scale (IUS-12)\\\" and \\\"Well-Being Scale (WBS)\\\" and an online survey. Results: WBS total score average was 35.78±9.55; IUS total score average was determined as 40.18±8.21. The relationship between the students\\\' WBS and IUS total scores was found to be statistically negative significant (p<0.05). Conclusions: It was determined that as the intolerance of uncertainty levels of the participants included in the study increased, their well-being decreased. It is thought that this result will be a guide in the awareness trainings to be planned regarding the earthquake and will contribute to the preparation of the right initiatives for young people by determining them in advance.
Keywords : Deprem, Belirsizliğe tahammülsüzlük, Psikiyatri hemşireliği, İyilik hâli

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