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Between Crisis and Care: School Counselors’ Self-Efficacy in Communities Stricken by the 2023 Türkiye Earthquake

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: This study examines the self-efficacy beliefs of school psychological counselors working in regions affected by the 2023 Kahramanmaraş earthquakes in Türkiye. Using a phenomenological research design, in-depth semi-structured interviews were conducted with 10 counselors employed in primary, middle, and high schools across five affected provinces. Data were analyzed with thematic analysis, which yielded four main themes: providing counseling, collaboration, crisis management, and working with different cultural or ethnic groups. Counselors identified factors influencing their self-efficacy, such as professional experience, physical working conditions, traumatic background, knowledge level, communication barriers, and cultural awareness. Recommendations for enhancing self-efficacy encompassed training, psychosocial support, supervision, improved physical conditions, and role clarity. The findings highlight the need for targeted interventions to strengthen counselors’ competencies and resilience in post-disaster contexts and emphasize the importance of both professional development and institutional support.

Source: Türk Psikolojik Danışma ve Rehberlik Dergisi

DOI: 10.17066/tpdrd.1768903

Authors: Merve Nur Doğan, Hatice İrem Özteke Kozan, Selahattin Avşaroğlu

Institution: Necmettin Erbakan University

Language: English

Topic: Counseling Practices and Supervision

Subfield: Social Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Quality education, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

Funder: Necmettin Erbakan Üniversitesi