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Merve Güzel Bank, Middle East Technical University, TurkeyPervin Oya Taneri, Middle East Technical University, Turkey
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This study examines the relationship between disaster awareness and psychological preparedness among undergraduate students, emphasizing the need to integrate disaster education across all academic disciplines. While previous research has primarily focused on disciplines such as medicine, engineering, and emergency response, this study argues that disaster preparedness should be a fundamental part of higher education for students in all departments. Data were collected from 412 undergraduate students in Turkey using the Disaster Awareness Scale and the Psychological Preparedness for Disaster Threat Scale. A correlational research design was employed, and Pearson correlation analysis was conducted to assess the relationship between the two variables. The findings indicate a strong positive correlation, suggesting that students with higher disaster awareness exhibit greater emotional resilience and crisis management abilities. Additionally, students with prior disaster education demonstrated significantly higher preparedness levels, reinforcing the importance of structured educational interventions. However, using a convenience sampling method may limit the generalizability of the findings. Also, the study focuses on undergraduate students in Turkey, which may not fully represent other populations. This study contributes to the literature by providing empirical evidence supporting the expansion of disaster education beyond specialized fields. Emphasizing the role of psychological preparedness in disaster awareness offers valuable insights for curriculum developers, policymakers, and educators seeking to enhance disaster resilience.
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Conference: ECE2025Stream: Curriculum Design & Development
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Bank M., & Taneri P. (2025) An Examination of the Correlation Between Disaster Awareness and Psychological Preparedness: Advancing Disaster Education in Undergraduate Curricula ISSN: 2188-1162 The European Conference on Education 2025: Official Conference Proceedings (pp. 503-512) https://doi.org/10.22492/issn.2188-1162.2025.40
To link to this article: https://doi.org/10.22492/issn.2188-1162.2025.40
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