EVALUATION OF DISASTER PREPAREDNESS AND DISASTER AWARENESS LEVELS OF VOCATIONAL COLLEGE STUDENTS

Abstract: The correct attitudes of individuals regarding the coping behaviors they develop in the face of disaster events; It is determined by their disaster knowledge and preparedness and awareness against disasters. The purpose of this study is to determine the disaster preparedness and disaster awareness levels of students studying at Vocational College. The research was conducted with 126 students studying at Trakya University Keşan Vocational College. In the research, a survey form consisting of 30 questions was applied to students of Electricity, Automotive technology, Tourism and hotel management, Laboratory and veterinary health and Child development programs. The obtained data were evaluated statistically. The study concluded that although students' disaster awareness levels were high, their preparedness levels against disasters were low. The Vocational College students need to be given basic disaster awareness training. Keywords: Disaster Preparedness, Disaster Awareness, Vocational College, Student. Title: EVALUATION OF DISASTER PREPAREDNESS AND DISASTER AWARENESS LEVELS OF VOCATIONAL COLLEGE STUDENTS Author: Aylin Yilmaz Çetinkaya International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research ISSN 2348-3156 (Print), ISSN 2348-3164 (online) Vol. 13, Issue 4, October 2025 - December 2025 Page No: 346-354 Research Publish Journals Website: www.researchpublish.com Published Date: 11-November-2025 DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17580806 Paper Download Link (Source) https://www.researchpublish.com/papers/evaluation-of-disaster-preparedness-and-disaster-awareness-levels-of-vocational-college-students