Samonte, P (2023) Understanding the impacts of post-disaster relocation on family dynamics and resilience. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 14(3), pp. 249-265. ISSN 1759-5916
Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this study is to arrive at a conceptual roadmap that may be used to analyze the impacts of post-disaster relocation on a family’s dynamics and how this, in turn, affects their resilience to future disasters. Existing literature shows that the role of the family as a social unit is often overlooked in disaster research. Ultimately, this paper seeks to elevate the place of the family and its internal dynamics as a vital determinant of family resilience in a post-disaster relocation setting. Design/methodology/approach: The study is a result of a systematic literature review of four interrelated topics, namely, families in disasters; post-disaster relocation; disaster resilience and family resilience. Findings: The literature review resulted in an exploration of the experiences of families amidst post-disaster relocation. Such findings were linked towards potential impacts on family dynamics, which then resulted in the study’s proposed roadmap. Originality/value: The study is a novel attempt at coming up with a conceptual framework that may guide future scholars in determining the effects of family dynamics on a family’s overall disaster resilience amid post-disaster relocation. It is hoped that the use of such a framework will guide policymakers in crafting institutional reforms that take into account family cohesion in disaster relocation efforts.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | disaster resilience; family dynamics; family resilience; natural disasters; post-disaster relocation; sustainability science |
| Index terms: | methodology, cohesion, disaster resilience, natural disaster, dynamics, exploration, science, relocation, determinant, literature review, systematic literature review, conceptual framework |
| Subjects: | systems engineering, risk assessment, specialized education, research methods, environmental hazards, data analysis and analytics, theoretical framing, structural engineering, research evaluation and metrics, environmental resource management, market analysis, climate science |
| Topics: | Research Practice, Education, Sustainability, Engineering Principles, Risk Management |
| Descriptive scope: | 4 CTEA |
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