REGIONAL DIFFERENCES IN THE DETERMINANTS OF MATERIAL AND SOCIAL DEPRIVATION: THE CASES OF ISTANBUL AND ANKARA

OpenAlex · İngilizce

This study aims to analyze the factors influencing material and social deprivation in Istanbul and Ankara, the two largest cities in Turkey. In this context, the study utilizes the 2022 Income and Living Conditions Survey (ILCS) household microdata provided by TURKSTAT, and the data were analyzed using the logit method. The findings reveal that there may be region-specific differences in the factors contributing to material and social deprivation. The analyses indicate that, in Ankara, being a tenant—compared to being a homeowner—increases the likelihood of experiencing material deprivation. The results also show that, while housing expenditures in Istanbul do not have a direct and statistically significant relationship with deprivation, in Ankara, higher spending on housing is associated with a lower probability of deprivation. In addition to these regional disparities, the study also identifies factors that exhibit similar patterns in both cities. Specifically, individuals who are unable to pay their loans, credit card debts, or utility bills on time are more likely to experience material and social deprivation, whereas higher household income is found to reduce the likelihood of deprivation. By revealing both common and differing mechanisms of material and social deprivation in Istanbul and Ankara, the study contributes to the development of need-based policies in the fight against deprivation.