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- Enander, Ann, et al.
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Psychological reactions and experiences among Swedish citizens resident in Kobe during the 1995 earthquake
- 1999
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Ingår i: International Journal of Mass Emergencies and Disasters. - 0280-7270. ; 17:2, s. 185-205
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- This paper discusses reactions and experiences of temporary residents and transients in a community struck by a major natural disaster. A retrospective questionnaire study was conducted among a group of Swedish citizens who were resident in Kobe during the Great Hanshin-Awaji earthquake. Respondents describe aspects of their behavior before, during, and after the earthquake. The findings indicate that, as a group, the Swedes appear to have coped well, even though they were not well-prepared for this type of situation. One factor found to be related to the behavioral responses was ability to speak the local language, in this case Japanese. On the basis of the study results, some particular needs and resources of foreign residents are discussed.
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- Larsson, Gerry, et al.
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Preparing for disaster : Public attitudes and actions
- 1997
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Ingår i: Disaster Prevention and Management. - : Emerald. - 0965-3562 .- 1758-6100. ; 6:1, s. 11-21
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Investigates what people are prepared to do in the way of disaster preparation, and examines how these assessments may be related to personal factors and attitudes. Draws on a theoretical model of the area, developed in a previous study using a qualitative grounded theory approach. Surveys 925 persons representative of the Swedish population between the ages of 16 and 74. Data were collected in a postal questionnaire. Shows that the preparations for disasters which had been carried out by the greatest number were installation of smoke detectors, participating in practice at school or work, and learning first aid. The least performed preparations included joining a voluntary organization or training programme, stocking up with tinned food at home, taking extra insurance, and learning how to deal with psychological crisis reactions. Finds considerable subgroup differences; and that the two key dimensions of the model - sense of personal meaningfulness and societal commitment - account for the differences. Suggests actions to be taken by the Swedish authorities.
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