Analysis of Adaptation Processes and Anxiety Levels of University Students Staying with Earthquake Survivor Families in State Dormitories
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2025
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Background This study aimed to examine the adaptation processes and anxiety levels of university students living with earthquake survivor families placed in state dormitories after recent major earthquakes.<br /> Materials and Methods A descriptive, cross-sectional quantitative study was conducted in a state dormitory between May and August 2023. A total of 108 students participated using the snowball sampling method. Data were collected through a Descriptive Characteristics Form and the Beck Anxiety Scale. Statistical analyses included descriptive statistics and linear regression using SPSS 25.0.<br /> Results Among the participants, 49% reported increased frequency of contact with their families after the earthquake. Sharing the same dormitory space with earthquake-affected families led to limited personal space for 56%, emotional impact for 51%, and benefits such as emotional support for 56%. Additionally, 45% noted changes in their attitudes, 46% in their social lives, and 56% in their social responsibility awareness. Regression analysis showed that sharing the same environment with families explained 33.7% of the variance in Beck anxiety scores. A significant positive relationship was found between cohabitation with families and anxiety levels (B=0.337, p<0.001), where each unit increase in cohabitation was associated with a 5.379-point increase in anxiety scores.<br /> Conclusions The findings indicate that post-earthquake family cohabitation significantly affects students' psychological and social well-being. Living in close proximity to affected family members increases anxiety levels. Providing psychological support services for students is crucial to reduce anxiety and facilitate post-disaster recovery and adaptation.
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Adaptation, Anxiety, Earthquake, University Students, Dormitory, Research
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BMC Psychiatry
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25
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