STATUS OF CULTURAL HERITAGE PERCEPTION ACCORDING TO THE SPACE AND Z GENERATION: EXAMPLES OF KORKUTELİ AND KEMER DISTRICTS

Abstract

Abstract: Geography is one of the sciences that examines processes such as how culture is formed, developed and shaped on space. Cultural heritage includes all cultural values. In the study, within the spatiality principle of geography, the cultural heritage perception and attitude of the Z generation has been evaluated comparatively in Korkuteli and Kemer districts of Antalya. Questionnaire, one of the quantitative research methods, was used in the study, and the sample was determined randomly. As a result of the study, it has been observed that the Z generation in both districts attaches great importance to protecting cultural heritages. In Kemer district, it has been revealed that the Z generation has more information about cultural heritage compared to Korkuteli district and has a higher positive attitude. It was observed that the Z generation participants living in Kemer district were more interested in cultural heritage and culture than Korkuteli. One of the main reasons for this is that the cultural venues in Kemer are higher than those in Korkuteli. In addition, it has been determined that family income status and parental education level have an effect on the attitudes and curiosity of the Z generation towards cultural heritage.