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The Influence of Media on Students’ Views Regarding Refugeehood in Turkey: A Phenomenological Study of Seventh-Grade Students

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  • Yusuf Keskin
  • Sevgi CoÅŸkun Keskin
  • Deniz Yüceer

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In Turkey today, one of the most frequently mentioned issues in the media is the influx of refugees, mostly from Syria. While most refugees are attempting to reach Europe by crossing through Turkey illegally, some consider Turkey an asylum center. This study used a phenomenological approach and qualitative experiment to determine how the phenomenon of refugeehood discussed in the media in Turkey affects children’s views on the issue. The sample was determined using the convenience sampling method, and 31 seventh-grade students (18 girls and 13 boys, all aged 14 years old) were selected. “Having previously met refugees†was used as a basic criterion in the selection of students, while classroom activities, letters, and semi-structured interviews were used to collect data. Descriptive and content analyses revealed that there were both positive and negative changes in students’ views regarding refugees, depending on the content of the news in the media, which was an important factor in influencing these changes.

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  • Yusuf Keskin & Sevgi CoÅŸkun Keskin & Deniz Yüceer, 2020. "The Influence of Media on Students’ Views Regarding Refugeehood in Turkey: A Phenomenological Study of Seventh-Grade Students," SAGE Open, , vol. 10(1), pages 21582440209, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:sagope:v:10:y:2020:i:1:p:2158244020914595
    DOI: 10.1177/2158244020914595
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