Conservation of Resources in Individual and Community Reactions to Traumatic Stress

Monnier, Jeannine; Hobfoll, Stevan E.

doi:10.1007/978-1-4615-4177-6_23

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“…These findings lend support to the conservation of resources stress theory and previous research (Freedy et al, 1994;Kaiser et al, 1996;Monnier and Hobfoll, 2000;Sattler et al, 2002). Despite the economic losses and recovery challenges, many participants reported personal growth because of experiencing the landslide, including reevaluating life priorities, increased sense of closeness with others, and appreciating each day.…”

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The socioeconomic effects of a landslide in Western Washington

BURKE

Sattler

Terich

2002

Global Environmental Change Part B: Environmental Hazards

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Landslides can create permanently unstable sites that cannot be repaired or developed, and as a result, can cause severe economic and social consequences for families and communities. This study examines the economic and social effects of a landslide that struck Western Washington in February 1999. Two years after the landslide, property owners completed a confidential questionnaire. Property owners experienced significant personal financial losses and received little financial assistance to recover. Most (93%) did not receive any relief from their insurance policies, and 7% received only temporary rental assistance. Participants reported a variety of monetary and personal losses that were associated with emotional distress. They also reported a variety of gains and new perspectives on life. In this paper, we consider mechanisms to reduce the economic losses of landslides as well as implications and future research directions. r

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Section: Article In Presssupporting

confidence: 87%

The socioeconomic effects of a landslide in Western Washington

BURKE

Sattler

Terich

2002

Global Environmental Change Part B: Environmental Hazards

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“…Importantly, maximizing the “fit” between individuals’ needs and the resources provided is essential (Hobfoll & Lilly, 1993). Monnier and Hoboll (2000) provide some general guidelines in this regard, including conducting an assessment of a community’s structure and needs that should be assessed pre-hurricane (e.g., hurricane-prone areas like the Gulf Coast). This knowledge can then guide more specific assessment of losses post-hurricane, along with an assessment of available resources in the area (e.g., community assistance organizations).…”

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The Associations between Loss and Posttraumatic Stress and Depressive Symptoms Following Hurricane Ike

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Disasters can have wide-ranging effects on individuals and their communities. Loss of specific resources (e.g., household contents, job) following a disaster has not been well studied, despite the implications for preparedness efforts and post-disaster interventions. The present study used random-digit-dial methodology to recruit hurricane-affected adults from Galveston and Chambers, TX, counties one year after Hurricane Ike. Data from 1,249 survivors were analyzed to identify predictors of distress, including specific resource losses. Variables that were significantly associated with PTSD symptoms included sustained losses, hurricane exposure and socio-demographic characteristics; similar results were obtained for depressive symptoms. Together, these findings suggest risk factors that may be associated with the development of post-hurricane distress that can inform preparedness efforts and post-hurricane interventions.

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“…However, contributing factors to self-esteem, such as a nurturing home environment, are also resources. In COR theory, four kinds of resources are described (Monnier & Hobfoll, 2000), as in Figure 1 below. The resource categories of Hobfoll have overlapping features with social capital where aspects such as building networks and relationships, trust and attachment, resonates with condition and personal resources as described in COR theory.…”

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“…With reference to the earlier example of the woman who was raped, by investing time and energy to join a rape survivors' group she sets in motion a gain spiral in that she processes her experience, feels better about herself, acquires social support, and learns skills for better coping. Hobfoll (1998) and Monnier and Hobfoll (2000) have noted important outcomes of these principles that must be borne in mind when planning interventions. These principles are significant when intervening in the context of continuous trauma, which is the challenge to South Africa and many developing countries.…”

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