The Impact of Turkey and Syria Earthquakes on University Students: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms, Meaning in Life, and Social Support
(1) Background: Earthquakes are natural disasters that often result in significant loss of life and property. The objective of this study is to explore the frequency of symptoms associated with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), levels of meaning in life (ML), and perceived social support (SS) am...
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| author | Othman A. Alfuqaha Uday M. Al-masarwah Randa I. Farah Jehad A. Yasin Leen A. Alkuttob Nour I. Muslieh Mouath Hammouri Afnan E. Jawabreh Duaa A. Aladwan Randah O. Barakat Nida’a H. Alshubbak |
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| description | (1) Background: Earthquakes are natural disasters that often result in significant loss of life and property. The objective of this study is to explore the frequency of symptoms associated with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), levels of meaning in life (ML), and perceived social support (SS) among university students in the aftermath of the earthquake that occurred in Turkey and Syria in 2023. (2) Methods: This study utilizes a cross-sectional correlation design to achieve its objectives among 603 university students from two public universities using an online survey (via Google Forms). The survey was launched one month after the earthquake in Turkey and Syria and concluded on 6 April 2023. (3) Results: The results indicate that a total of 158 university students, constituting 26.20% of the sample, reported extreme symptoms of PTSD. The results also indicate that 184 students (30.51), and 140 students (23.22%) reported low levels of ML and SS, respectively. Female students were significantly more vulnerable to experiencing PTSD symptoms, as well as difficulties in finding ML and SS. Finally, results revealed that students who were pursuing postgraduate studies had a greater likelihood of exhibiting symptoms indicative of PTSD. (4) Conclusions: It is recommended that universities provide support services and resources for students experiencing PTSD symptoms. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-e5576ea1a94d4d2a97194cd2baff1db92023-11-18T18:20:17ZengMDPI AGBehavioral Sciences2076-328X2023-07-0113758710.3390/bs13070587The Impact of Turkey and Syria Earthquakes on University Students: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms, Meaning in Life, and Social SupportOthman A. Alfuqaha0Uday M. Al-masarwah1Randa I. Farah2Jehad A. Yasin3Leen A. Alkuttob4Nour I. Muslieh5Mouath Hammouri6Afnan E. Jawabreh7Duaa A. Aladwan8Randah O. Barakat9Nida’a H. Alshubbak10Counseling and Mental Health Department, Faculty of Educational Sciences, The World Islamic Sciences & Education University W.I.S.E., Amman 11947, JordanCounseling and Mental Health Department, Faculty of Educational Sciences, The World Islamic Sciences & Education University W.I.S.E., Amman 11947, JordanNephrology Division, Internal Medicine Department, School of Medicine, The University of Jordan, Amman 11942, JordanSchool of Medicine, The University of Jordan, Amman 11942, JordanSchool of Medicine, The University of Jordan, Amman 11942, JordanPrince Salma Bnt Abdullah Nursing College, Al al-Bayt University, Al.Mafraq 130040, JordanDepartment of Nursing, Jordan University Hospital, The University of Jordan, Amman 11942, JordanDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The University of Jordan, Amman 11942, JordanCounseling and Mental Health Department, Faculty of Educational Sciences, The World Islamic Sciences & Education University W.I.S.E., Amman 11947, JordanCounseling and Mental Health Department, Faculty of Educational Sciences, The World Islamic Sciences & Education University W.I.S.E., Amman 11947, JordanSchool of Medicine, The University of Jordan, Amman 11942, Jordan(1) Background: Earthquakes are natural disasters that often result in significant loss of life and property. The objective of this study is to explore the frequency of symptoms associated with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), levels of meaning in life (ML), and perceived social support (SS) among university students in the aftermath of the earthquake that occurred in Turkey and Syria in 2023. (2) Methods: This study utilizes a cross-sectional correlation design to achieve its objectives among 603 university students from two public universities using an online survey (via Google Forms). The survey was launched one month after the earthquake in Turkey and Syria and concluded on 6 April 2023. (3) Results: The results indicate that a total of 158 university students, constituting 26.20% of the sample, reported extreme symptoms of PTSD. The results also indicate that 184 students (30.51), and 140 students (23.22%) reported low levels of ML and SS, respectively. Female students were significantly more vulnerable to experiencing PTSD symptoms, as well as difficulties in finding ML and SS. Finally, results revealed that students who were pursuing postgraduate studies had a greater likelihood of exhibiting symptoms indicative of PTSD. (4) Conclusions: It is recommended that universities provide support services and resources for students experiencing PTSD symptoms.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-328X/13/7/587meaning in lifesocial supportPTSDearthquakestudentsTurkey |
| spellingShingle | Othman A. Alfuqaha Uday M. Al-masarwah Randa I. Farah Jehad A. Yasin Leen A. Alkuttob Nour I. Muslieh Mouath Hammouri Afnan E. Jawabreh Duaa A. Aladwan Randah O. Barakat Nida’a H. Alshubbak The Impact of Turkey and Syria Earthquakes on University Students: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms, Meaning in Life, and Social Support Behavioral Sciences meaning in life social support PTSD earthquake students Turkey |
| title | The Impact of Turkey and Syria Earthquakes on University Students: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms, Meaning in Life, and Social Support |
| title_full | The Impact of Turkey and Syria Earthquakes on University Students: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms, Meaning in Life, and Social Support |
| title_fullStr | The Impact of Turkey and Syria Earthquakes on University Students: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms, Meaning in Life, and Social Support |
| title_full_unstemmed | The Impact of Turkey and Syria Earthquakes on University Students: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms, Meaning in Life, and Social Support |
| title_short | The Impact of Turkey and Syria Earthquakes on University Students: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms, Meaning in Life, and Social Support |
| title_sort | impact of turkey and syria earthquakes on university students posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms meaning in life and social support |
| topic | meaning in life social support PTSD earthquake students Turkey |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-328X/13/7/587 |
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