Title:
Evaluation of the Opinions of Turkish Citizens Living in Kilis on Syrian Refugees

Authors:
Turan PALABIYIK, Fırat Kıyas BİREL, Turkey

Abstract:

This research was carried out to determine the views of Turkish citizens living in Kilis about Syrian refugees. In the research, the phenomenology method, one of the qualitative research methods, was used and an interview form consisting of semi-structured questions was applied. The sample of the research consists of 42 Turkish citizens living in Kilis and having social contacts with asylum seekers. The data obtained through interviews were interpreted by dividing them into themes and sub-themes using content analysis methods. As a result of the research, it was determined that the problems in areas such as economic, social and education reached high levels due to the fact that Turkish citizens living in Kilis live in the provinces of Syrian refugees. Results such as the emergence of classes with a large number of students in schools, not speaking Turkish, problems of adaptation and attendance to schools, cultural and social incompatibility have been achieved.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.51505/IJEBMR.2024.8803