Effect of Social Work Students’ Human Values, Social Interest, and Attitudes Towards Syrians on Xenophobia

Authors : Ayşegül Sungur Koç, Kübra Küçükşen, Mehmet Kırlıoğlu

Pages : 249-260

Doi:10.33709/ictimaiyat.1388505

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Publication Date : 2024-05-31

Article Type : Research

Abstract :The aim of this study is to determine the effect of social work students\' human values, social interest levels and attitudes towards Syrians on xenophobia. The study was carried out using the relational screening model; the sample consists of the students studying in the social work undergraduate programs of different universities across Turkey. The data collection tool employed is a survey form consisting of a personal information form, An Attitude Scale Towards Syrians, The Scale of Xenophobia, Human Values Scale and Social Interest Scale. The data obtained from the research have led to the conclusion that the students who received high scores from the Human Values Scale and Social Interest Scale had positive attitudes towards foreigners and Syrians. A statistically significant difference was found in all scales in terms of the gender variable (p<0.05). Results of the multiple regression analysis reveal that social interest and human values significantly predict xenophobia and An Attitude Scale Towards Syrians. The study has demonstrated that trainings to be provided will ensure positive changes among social work students in terms of human values and social interest levels and help minimize negative attitudes.
Keywords : Göç, Sosyal hizmet öğrencileri, İnsani değerler, Toplumsal ilgi, Yabancı düşmanlığı.