2020
DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2020.01802
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Community Participation and Empowerment in a Post-disaster Environment: Differences Tied to Age and Personal Networks of Social Support

Abstract: In this article, an attempt was made to identify the level of community social participation according to age, gender, and the structural characteristics of the personal support networks in a population displaced by floods in the Colombian Caribbean. The research was based on a non-experimental methodology with an associative-relational strategy. An intentional non-probabilistic sample of 151 people affected by the winter wave in the south of the Department of Atlántico (Colombia) was selected. In total, the s… Show more

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“…The importance of active participation of communities and vulnerable groups in disaster prevention, preparedness and mitigation intervention models in helping identify needs and challenges faced by communities, as well as building local involvement and capacity to deal with disasters through local wisdom (Pollock, et al, 2019). Community-based organizations need to establish relationships and build trust to enhance community resilience and community preparedness through cross-sectoral partnerships and community engagement strategies (Susanto & Ulfa, 2016;Marenco-Escuderos, et al, 2020;Asian Disaster Preparedness Center, 2004). Other research supports community empowerment strategies during disasters that can prevent and reduce impacts and play an important role in disaster risk management (Rajeev, 2014).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The importance of active participation of communities and vulnerable groups in disaster prevention, preparedness and mitigation intervention models in helping identify needs and challenges faced by communities, as well as building local involvement and capacity to deal with disasters through local wisdom (Pollock, et al, 2019). Community-based organizations need to establish relationships and build trust to enhance community resilience and community preparedness through cross-sectoral partnerships and community engagement strategies (Susanto & Ulfa, 2016;Marenco-Escuderos, et al, 2020;Asian Disaster Preparedness Center, 2004). Other research supports community empowerment strategies during disasters that can prevent and reduce impacts and play an important role in disaster risk management (Rajeev, 2014).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%