Neighborhood satisfaction of local women in regenerating neighborhoods: The case of Kadifekale

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2026-4-21

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Çay, Deniz

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International migration following the Syrian civil war has transformed urban spaces in Türkiye. This thesis examines how structural transformations in Kadifekale affect neighborhood satisfaction and place attachment of long-time resident local women. The research argues that changing satisfaction stems not from cultural conflict, but from concrete structural problems: inadequate infrastructure and services, weak intergroup relations due to resource competition, and gender-insensitive urban design. The study employs a qualitative research design based on in-depth, semi-structured interviews (n=12) with local women aged 30-50 who have lived in Kadifekale for at least 10 years. Data were analyzed using hybrid thematic content analysis combining theory-driven and data-driven coding. To examine the relationship between neighborhood satisfaction and place attachment, a paired t-test was conducted on Likert-scale responses (1-5). By integrating Allport's Contact Theory and socio-ecological models, the research demonstrates how structural factors at multiple scales—physical inadequacy, social vsegregation, and gender-insensitive design—shape women's experiences. Findings reveal that disintegration of social networks due to displacement and deterioration of public spaces sometimes diminish women's sense of belonging. The Women's Solidarity Center partially compensates for physical infrastructure deficiencies by providing meaningful intergroup contact opportunities. This study demonstrates that neighborhood satisfaction and place attachment are embedded in structural conditions, not merely individual factors. Using an socio- ecological lens, it shows how age, property ownership, education, and social class differentiate women's spatial experiences in migration-shaped neighborhoods.

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Neighborhood Satisfaction, Place Attachment, Regenerating Neighborhoods, Gender-Sensitive Urban Design, Socio-Ecological Perspective

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https://hdl.handle.net/11511/119387

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Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences, Thesis