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Mixed-Methods Analysis of Post-Earthquake Displacement and Residential Mobility After the 2020 Aegean Sea Earthquake: Implications for Urban Sustainability in İzmir

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  • Uğurcan Ayik

    (Department of Geography, Faculty of Arts and Science, Gaziantep University, 27310 Gaziantep, Türkiye)

  • Şermin Tağıl

    (Department of Geography, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Bakırçay, 35665 Izmir, Türkiye)

  • Cumali Ögel

    (R&D Department, Ministry of National Education, 35260 İzmir, Türkiye)

  • Ömer Şen

    (Department of Geography, Faculty of Arts and Science, Gaziantep University, 27310 Gaziantep, Türkiye)

  • Zehra Obut Bilim

    (Department of Geography, Faculty of Arts and Science, Siirt University, 56100 Siirt, Türkiye)

  • Tuğçe Berfim Tunç

    (Department of Human Geography, Faculty of Letters, Ege University, 35040 Izmir, Türkiye)

  • Büşra Sena Durmuş

    (Department of Geography, Graduate Education Institute, University of Bakırçay, 35665 Izmir, Türkiye)

  • Zeynep Ayik

    (Department of Geography, Graduate Education Institute, Ondokuz Mayıs University, 55270 Samsun, Türkiye)

  • Serdar Demir

    (Department of Geography, Graduate Education Institute, Ondokuz Mayıs University, 55270 Samsun, Türkiye)

  • İlayda İşibol

    (Department of Remote Sensing and Geographical Information Systems, Institute of Natural and Applied Sciences, Çukurova University, 01330 Adana, Türkiye)

Abstract

This study investigates the factors influencing residential mobility patterns following the Aegean Sea Earthquake in Izmir. The primary aim is to understand how individuals make relocation decisions in the aftermath of a seismic disaster and how these decisions relate to broader processes of urban resilience and post-disaster sustainability. The research employs a mixed-methods approach: semi-structured interviews were conducted with 26 residents from the Manavkuyu and Mansuroğlu neighbourhoods in the Bayraklı district, while geographic data from 1617 individuals affected by the earthquake were analyzed to map spatial patterns of movement. The findings reveal that decisions regarding relocation were shaped by a combination of perceived structural safety, emotional attachment to place, and access to public services. By integrating qualitative and quantitative data, the study offers a nuanced understanding of post-disaster mobility, providing insights that can inform more resilient urban planning and disaster response strategies in earthquake-prone areas like İzmir.

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  • Uğurcan Ayik & Şermin Tağıl & Cumali Ögel & Ömer Şen & Zehra Obut Bilim & Tuğçe Berfim Tunç & Büşra Sena Durmuş & Zeynep Ayik & Serdar Demir & İlayda İşibol, 2026. "Mixed-Methods Analysis of Post-Earthquake Displacement and Residential Mobility After the 2020 Aegean Sea Earthquake: Implications for Urban Sustainability in İzmir," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 18(11), pages 1-18, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:18:y:2026:i:11:p:5607-:d:1958070
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