The Levels of Hopelessness and Self-Esteem in Students of the Faculty of Health Sciences Who Experienced an Earthquake: Results of the Acute Phase
Acute Period Consequences of The Earthquake
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10302448Keywords:
Earthquake, hopelessness, self-esteem, studentAbstract
This study aimed to determine the levels of hopelessness and self-esteem among students studying in the Faculty of Health Sciences who experienced an earthquake. This descriptive study was conducted with students from a university in Türkiye who experienced an earthquake between April and May 2023. The study included 184 voluntary students who met the study criteria. Data were collected using a questionnaire that assessed the students' socio-demographic characteristics, the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES), and the Beck Hopelessness Scale (BHS). Frequency, percentage, mean, t-test, and ANOVA were used for data analysis, and Pearson correlation analysis was performed to determine the relationship between the scales. A significance level of p <0.05 and a 95% confidence level were considered. It was observed that the self-esteem and hopelessness levels of the students who experienced the earthquake were not influenced by socio-demographic factors or their earthquake experiences (p> 0.05). Furthermore, a moderate positive correlation was found between the students' RSES scores and BHS scores (r = 0.148, p = 0.022). The experience of an earthquake may impact individuals' psychological well-being, emphasizing the need for supportive measures.
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