Housing Requirements, Sense of Belonging, Integration Challenges and Factors: A case study of Şahinbey District
6th International Istanbul Current Scientific Research Congress, İstanbul, Türkiye, 5 - 07 Temmuz 2024, ss.1, (Özet Bildiri)
- Yayın Türü: Bildiri / Özet Bildiri
- Basıldığı Şehir: İstanbul
- Basıldığı Ülke: Türkiye
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.1
- Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Türkiye has emerged as a
significant refuge for those displaced by the Syrian conflict and other
regional upheavals, prompting urgent and resource-intensive responses from
governmental and non-governmental actors alike. Gaziantep, due to its cultural
familiarity, urban likeness, and proximity to Syria, has become a primary
destination for Syrian refugees, particularly in neighbourhoods like Şahinbey
Belediyesi.
This study in Gaziantep
aims to uncover the challenges confronting the Syrian refugee community, with a
focus on housing, liveability, and integration into Turkish society. It fills a
notable gap in recent research, shedding light on the specific living
conditions, sense of belonging, and housing needs of Syrian refugees.
Methodologically, this
study adopts a qualitative approach, leveraging in-depth interviews with a
diverse cohort of experts encompassing disciplines such as civil engineering,
architecture, psychology, sociology, and economics. Through this methodological
prism, the research aims to distil pertinent insights that could inform policy
discourse and intervention strategies, thereby enhancing future responses to
analogous humanitarian crises.
The findings of this
research underscore the pivotal role of safety and psychological well-being in
engendering a sense of belonging within residential settings, irrespective of
the structural conditions of the dwellings. Moreover, it illuminates the
nuanced interplay between architectural congruence and cultural resonance in
shaping the refugee experience. Crucially, the study underscores the
interconnected nature of integration, underscoring the indispensability of
economic stability, social cohesion, legal frameworks, and inclusive
communication channels in facilitating the assimilation of refugees into host
societies.