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Disaster-related resiliency theory among older adults who survived Typhoon Haiyan
- Source :
- International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction. 35:101070
- Publication Year :
- 2019
- Publisher :
- Elsevier BV, 2019.
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Abstract
- This study aims to describe and explain disaster-related resiliency from the perspective of older adult survivors through the grounded theory approach. A total of 14 older adults who survived Typhoon Haiyan participated in the study. These participants were chosen through purposive sampling, followed by theoretical sampling, to attain conceptual and theoretical saturation. Data were gathered through in-depth interviews, which took place in temporary shelter homes. Grounded disaster-related resiliency theory was generated on the basis of the subcategories and categories that were developed. The post-disaster recovery path can be conceptualized into three categories: (1) participants’ perception of strength, (2) self-regulating behavior, and (3) maintaining a positive attitude. These categories provide coping mechanisms that are important in building resiliency following a natural disaster. The results of this study may provide a theoretical framework for the design and implementation of disaster risk protection strategies and policies for local governments at the international level.
- Subjects :
- 021110 strategic, defence & security studies
010504 meteorology & atmospheric sciences
Applied psychology
0211 other engineering and technologies
Theoretical sampling
Poison control
Human factors and ergonomics
Geology
02 engineering and technology
Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology
01 natural sciences
Suicide prevention
Grounded theory
Occupational safety and health
Nonprobability sampling
Natural disaster
Psychology
Safety Research
0105 earth and related environmental sciences
Subjects
Details
- ISSN :
- 22124209
- Volume :
- 35
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi...........07ac08e68d04c19822036de3796ef217