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title: "Prof. Dr. Nevzat Tarhan: 'The Homeland Begins in the Family'"
description: "A research titled 'Family and Marriage from the Perspective of Turkish World University Youth' was conducted under the leadership of Prof. Dr. Ebulfez Süleymanlı."
url: https://uha.com.tr/prof-dr-nevzat-tarhan-homeland-starts-in-the-family
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language: en
last_updated: 2026-02-28
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# Prof. Dr. Nevzat Tarhan: 'The Homeland Begins in the Family'

## Bilgi

| Özellik | Değer |
|---------|-------|
| **Kategori** | haber |
| **Yayın Tarihi** | 2021-11-03 |
| **Güncelleme** | 2026-02-28 |
| **Kaynak** | [Üsküdar Haber Ajansı](https://uha.com.tr/prof-dr-nevzat-tarhan-homeland-starts-in-the-family) |

## Özet

Under the leadership of **Prof. Dr. Ebulfez Süleymanlı**, Head of Üsküdar University's Sociology Department, a research titled "**Family and Marriage from the Perspective of Turkish World University Youth**" was conducted, offering an opportunity to analyze the perspectives of** 7,066 young people living in 6 countries** in different geographies of the** Turkish World** on the institution of marriage and family.

## İçerik

![](https://cdn.uskudar.edu.tr/uploads/images/2021/11/03/800/darhan-kidirali-nevzat-tarhan1.JPG)

To the question of what marriage means to young people, more than half of the participants, 58.6% across all participating countries, answered "A happy partnership." In Turkey, 51.9% of young people stated that marriage is "A happy partnership." 67.1% of the participants said they desired a love marriage, while 20.5% desired a marriage of convenience. The rate of those who stated they never wanted to marry was 0.4%.

Üsküdar University Founding Rector, Psychiatrist Prof. Dr. Nevzat Tarhan, referring to the Kyrgyz proverb mentioned in the speech of Prof. Dr. Darhan Kıdırali, President of the International Turkic Academy, said, "The homeland begins in the family. The miniature version of the homeland is the family." Tarhan pointed out that the nightmare of the modern world is the epidemic of divorce and infidelity, emphasizing that we must keep alive the values that make us who we are and constitute our identity.

Under the leadership of Prof. Dr. Ebulfez Süleymanlı, Head of Üsküdar University's Sociology Department, the results of the research titled "Family and Marriage from the Perspective of Turkish World University Youth," which reveals the perspectives of university youth on the institution of marriage and family in different geographies of the Turkic World, were shared. The research, conducted with a large academic staff from 6 countries, included the participation of 7,066 young people living in Turkey, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and the Republic of Bashkortostan of the Russian Federation.

**Protocol signing ceremony held**

Some participants took part online in the program, which was conducted in a 'phygital' format within the scope of pandemic measures. Prof. Dr. Ebulfez Süleymanlı, who also led the research, moderated the program held at Üsküdar University's Central Campus Senate Room. Prior to the program, a 'Protocol of Intent' signing ceremony was held between Prof. Dr. Nevzat Tarhan, Founding Rector and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Üsküdar University, and Prof. Dr. Darhan Kıdırali, President of the International Turkic Academy.

![](https://cdn.uskudar.edu.tr/uploads/images/2021/11/03/800/nevzat-tarhan_3.JPG)

**Prof. Dr. Nevzat Tarhan: "We need to keep alive the values that make us who we are"**

Üsküdar University Founding Rector, Psychiatrist Prof. Dr. Nevzat Tarhan, pointing to the importance of this international study, said, "We have analyzed the attitudes and views of young people regarding marriage for the first time with this study. Üsküdar University has long-standing, fruitful, concrete, and scientific relations with the Turkic world. Developing these relations is important for us."

Prof. Dr. Nevzat Tarhan stated that many cultures in the world might disappear in the coming years, perhaps in 40-50 years. "The course of the world indicates this. We need to keep alive the values that make us who we are and constitute our identity. It is very important for the Turkic academy to reach a consensus on this issue and to concern itself with it. This way, it will be easier to overcome challenges. We will also balance the negative impact of cultural propaganda and Hollywood culture affecting these new generations in many places. As the Turkic world, we will not 'buy into' the crisis of belonging experienced in the Western world. This is very important from that perspective." he said.

![](https://cdn.uskudar.edu.tr/uploads/images/2021/11/03/800/darhan-kidirali-nevzat-tarhan_1.JPG)

**Prof. Dr. Nevzat Tarhan: "A generation experiencing emotional neglect is emerging"**

Prof. Dr. Nevzat Tarhan stated that a generation experiencing emotional neglect is emerging, saying: "Currently, in countries like France, Sweden, Norway, England, and Iceland, a serious cultural change is occurring, advocating 'no need for family.' It appears as 'What's the need for family?' The family is seen as a burden. Since divorces have reached 60%, there is a perception like, 'You don't invest in an institution that fails more than 50%. Why should I invest in a short-term venture?' In Sweden and Norway, birth rates outside of marriage are around 56%; in Iceland, around 69%; and in France, around 59%. They live together without marrying. On children's identity papers, 'mother-father' is not written. 'Parent 1, Parent 2' is written. Children in care homes are currently searching for the feeling of a mother, the concept of a mother. There is no one to replace the mother in care homes. They provide excellent physical care, feeding and watering them. However, they do not meet the child's emotional needs. A generation experiencing emotional neglect is emerging."

**Prof. Dr. Nevzat Tarhan: "Neglecting the family is dangerous for the future of humanity"**

However, Prof. Dr. Nevzat Tarhan noted that studies conducted between the ages of 0-3 reveal the importance of the mother in a child's life. "According to neurology-based studies, more than 50% of the human brain develops between the ages of 0-3. Here, the mother plays the primary role, she is the first director, and then comes the father. Neglecting such a crucial value as keeping the family together is dangerous for the future of humanity. This means that future generations will grow up on the streets. There is a possibility that such a generation will be self-centered, consumption-oriented, and have a weaker sense of responsibility," he warned.

**Prof. Dr. Nevzat Tarhan: "The nightmare of the modern world is the epidemic of divorce and infidelity"**

Prof. Dr. Nevzat Tarhan, noting that family values are better preserved when looking at research on the attitudes of university youth in the Turkic world, said, "Those between 22-26 years old have marriage goals. This desire among young people is around 60-70%. But I don't know if this sensitivity will emerge 10 years later. What also caught my attention here is that, regarding marriage, 70% is not a marriage of convenience, but a high percentage for love marriage. Actually, it is also necessary to know what they understand by love. Love is not a cause in marriage, but a result. They fall in love and get married. They divorce 6 months to 1 year later. Currently, there is a divorce epidemic. This epidemic, the nightmare of the modern world, is infidelity. There are many polyamorous marriages. Especially in the USA, open marriages are encouraged. Both partners are married, but both have lovers. This is mostly because children do not grow up healthily. A study on open marriages was conducted in the 70s. It was seen that these did not work." he said.

**Prof. Dr. Nevzat Tarhan: "The enlarged version of the family is the homeland"**

Tarhan, referring to the Kyrgyz proverb mentioned in the speech of our International Turkic Academy President Darhan Kıdırali, said, "I really like this proverb: 'The homeland begins in the family.' The miniature version of the homeland is the family. The enlarged version of the family is the homeland. As family values become widespread within the family, that place becomes the homeland. Someone who does not carry the feeling of homeland does not want to make sacrifices for the homeland. This situation is also true for family ties."

![](https://cdn.uskudar.edu.tr/uploads/images/2021/11/03/800/img-9736_1.JPG)

**Prof. Dr. Deniz Ülke Arıboğan: "Young people see marriage as nothing more than Instagram visuals"**

Prof. Dr. Deniz Ülke Arıboğan, Dean of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, stated that the institution of family, an important part of our world and environment undergoing great transformation and change, was analyzed with this research. Arıboğan noted that it is very valuable to understand the young people who will actually shape the future, in terms of understanding the common cultural norms of the Turkic world and defining our common roots more easily. Emphasizing that marriage is not perceived today as establishing a home, starting a lifelong relationship, or having children, Arıboğan said, "It exists in the minds of young people merely as some wedding photos to be shared on Instagram. Many young men and women see marriage this way when it is mentioned. Whereas marriage is a very long-term, valuable institution that shapes human life. We can say that this research, which will allow many concepts to be re-discussed and better understood, is very important."

![](https://cdn.uskudar.edu.tr/uploads/images/2021/11/03/800/darhan-kidirali_1.JPG)

**Prof. Dr. Darhan Kıdırali: "It is pleasing that young people consider marriage important"**

Prof. Dr. Darhan Kıdırali, President of the International Turkic Academy, also said, "While building a common future on a common past, conducting sociological research that takes the pulse of society and examining young people's thoughts on family and marriage is extremely important." Prof. Dr. Kıdırali added, "In an era where family values are rapidly deteriorating, it was pleasing that 82% of young people in the Turkic world answered 'Yes, marriage is important.' It is promising for our future that our youth attach more importance to spiritual values compared to material values and do not deem living together before marriage appropriate. The Turkic family is a structure that stands strong with powerful kinship ties. When we merely examine kinship terms, we encounter dozens of words not found in other cultures. The fact that 64.7% of young people do not want to live with their spouse's family after marriage indicates that kinship ties are weakening. The increasing number of homeless, orphans, and nursing homes in our societies also disturbs our peace."

Prof. Dr. Ebulfez Süleymanlı, Head of Üsküdar University's Sociology Department, and Feyza Keskin from the Sociology Department, provided information regarding the research results for Turkey.

![](https://cdn.uskudar.edu.tr/uploads/images/2021/11/03/800/ebulfez-suleymanli_1.JPG)

**Prof. Dr. Ebulfez Süleymanlı: "The position of the family is rapidly changing"**

Emphasizing that the position of the family is rapidly changing in today's world, Prof. Dr. Ebulfez Süleymanlı said, "Roles and structural factors are also being rebuilt. In this process of change, the institution of family, which experiences serious problems in terms of balance and stability, results in divorces in many societies, or there is a change in perceptions about the family in society. Therefore, it is extremely important for universities, non-governmental organizations, and state institutions to develop supportive and protective policies for the family in cooperation, for the future of humanity. In this context, we attach great importance to this research. The data set obtained in the context of each country contains important materials to be presented to both the state and the public."

**Marriage is mostly seen as a happy partnership**

The study, which investigated many parameters, shed light on young people's perspectives on marriage with important questions such as, 'Do you prefer a love marriage or a marriage of convenience?', 'Does marriage scare you?', 'What is the ideal age for marriage?', 'How does marriage affect love?', 'Do you approve of arranged marriages?', and 'Do you think violence can be a reason for divorce?'. To the question of what marriage means to young people, more than half of the participants, 58.6% across all participating countries, answered "A Happy Partnership." In Turkey, 51.9% of young people also stated that marriage is "A happy partnership."

**The rate of those who prefer love marriage in Turkey was 69.6%**

To the question, "Do you prefer a love marriage or a marriage of convenience?", 67.1% of young people answered love marriage; the rate of those who stated they desired a marriage of convenience was 20.5%. The rate of those who reported never wanting to marry was determined as 0.4%. The predominant rates for love marriage, respectively, were Turkey 69.6%, Kyrgyzstan 86.8%, Bashkortostan 83.7%, Kazakhstan 83.5%, Uzbekistan 82.8%, and Azerbaijan 54.1%, giving the same answer. The responses of young people who favored marriage of convenience were reflected in the research data as Turkey 0.9%, Azerbaijan 26.4%, Uzbekistan 9.1%, Kyrgyzstan 5.8%, Kazakhstan 3.1%, and Bashkortostan 2.9%.

**They evaluated the results in their countries**

Prof. Dr. Serik Seydumanov, Director of the Institute of Philosophy of the National Academy of Sciences of Kazakhstan, and Prof. Dr. Mukhtar Tolegen, Rector of Amangeldy East Kazakhstan University, who participated online in the meeting, also delivered brief welcoming speeches. At the meeting, Prof. Dr. Gali Galiyev, President of the Eurasian Sociologists' Union, Prof. Dr. Kuat Rakhimberdin from Amangeldy East Kazakhstan University, Prof. Dr. Jyldyz Urmanbetova from Kyrgyzstan-Turkey Manas University, and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kemale Kahramanova from Azerbaijan Baku State University, participated online and made presentations on the research results in their respective countries. Participants expressed their satisfaction in contributing to this scientific study which reveals the perspectives of future generations on marriage and family.

The program was broadcast live on ÜÜ TV and Üsküdar University's YouTube channel.

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