DETERMINATION OF EARTHQUAKE KNOWLEDGE AND EARTHQUAKE AWARENESS LEVELS OF VOCATIONAL COLLLEGE STUDENTS

Abstract: Coping behaviors of individuals before, during and after an earthquake they may encounter; It is related to earthquake knowledge, consciousness, awareness and preparedness levels. The aim of this study is to determine the knowledge and awareness levels of vocational college students about earthquakes. The research was conducted at Trakya University Keşan Vocational College. The research group consisted of 126 students at five different programs of the vocational college. In the research, a survey form consisting of 35 questions was applied to students at Electricity, Automotive Technology, Tourism and Hotel Management, Laboratory and Veterinary Health and Child Development Programs. The obtained data were statistically evaluated. In the study, it was concluded that while the students' knowledge levels about earthquakes were high, their awareness levels were low. The vocational college students are required to receive effective earthquake awareness training. Keywords: Earthquake, Knowledge, Awareness, Vocational College, Student. Title: DETERMINATION OF EARTHQUAKE KNOWLEDGE AND EARTHQUAKE AWARENESS LEVELS OF VOCATIONAL COLLLEGE STUDENTS Author: Aylin Yilmaz Çetinkaya International Journal of Novel Research in Humanity and Social Sciences ISSN 2394-9694 Vol. 12, Issue 6, November 2025 - December 2025 Page No: 1-10 Novelty Journals Website: www.noveltyjournals.com Published Date: 13-November-2025 DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17600290 Paper Download Link (Source) https://www.noveltyjournals.com/upload/paper/DETERMINATION%20OF%20EARTHQUAKE%20KNOWLEDGE-13112025-3.pdf