Opinions of music undergraduate students about effects of earthquakes on: the case of Kahramanmaraş

Authors : Alper ŞAKALAR

Pages : 129-146

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Publication Date : 2023-09-30

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :The echoes of the earthquakes that occurred in Kahramanmaraş, Turkey, were heard around the world. However, the impact of these earthquakes on the field of music has remained implicit. The city of Kahramanmaraş is home to a campus that provides education to 35,238 students and hosts a significant institution for music education, producing 30 graduates in the field of arts every year. It is of great importance to investigate the effects of these earthquakes on the students studying music education at Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam University, not only in terms of loss of life and property but also in terms of changes in their educational and career trajectories. To obtain data, a case study research model has been chosen, where data is collected through semi-structured interview form supported by observations to depict the current situation. The data collection instruments include a semi-structured interview form consisting of 20 questions and an unstructured observation form. The participants of the research are 104 undergratuated students were enrolled at music department in the 2022-2023 academic year. Maxqda2022 qualitative data analysis software was used for data analysis. As a result of the study, the changes experienced by the students were classified into physical, emotional, and accesibility of education themes. Regarding the participants’ views about the physical changes related to their music education, students mentioned their housing conditions, economic status, working environment, access to study materials, and the condition of musical instruments was stated. The participants also stated emotional changes experienced were related to stress, motivation, self-confidence, concerns, passion, and anxiety disorders. Furthermore, it is necessary to conduct quantitative research on music students in earthquake-affected regions in the future.
Keywords : Music, music education, earthquake, career development, university students views