Focus Group Research in Disaster and Emergency Management

Witkowski, Kaila; Remington, Christa L.; Ganapati, N. Emel

doi:10.4324/9780367823948-10

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“…Finally, no matter which of the proposed future research endeavors are chosen, investigators should attempt to use additional research designs beyond surveys, such as interviews or focus groups, to explore how and why the relationships we observe statistically are occurring (Phillips, 2021;Witkowski et al, 2021). Along these lines, qualitative designs would not only potentially provide us with information regarding how and why certain variables are affecting people's preparedness self-efficacy, but the utility in using these designs lies in the ability to ask this population to make policy or program recommendations that can directly contribute to the enhancement of their preparedness self-efficacy.…”

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Factors influencing preparedness self-efficacy among Hispanics and Latinos in the United States

Rivera

2022

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PurposeCurrently there is a lack of information regarding factors that influence individuals' disaster preparedness self-efficacy among various minority groups in the US. This research seeks to start filling this gap of knowledge by exploring potential factors among Hispanics and Latinos.Design/methodology/approachThis research uses disaggregated data from the 2020 FEMA National Household Survey to explore potential factors associated with preparedness self-efficacy among Hispanics and Latinos in the US. The study uses an ordered logistic regression to analyze data.FindingsThis research finds that Hispanics' and Latinos' preparedness self-efficacy is statistically related to their income and the FEMA region in which they live, but not prior disaster experience nor exposure and access to disaster preparedness information.Originality/valueThis paper is unique because of the current lack of information available on what specifically contributes to Hispanics' and Latinos' preparedness self-efficacy.

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Section: Discussion and Limitationsmentioning

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Section: Discussion and Limitationsmentioning

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Factors influencing preparedness self-efficacy among Hispanics and Latinos in the United States

Rivera

2022

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“…Using the Dillman (2011) approach, two reminder emails were sent, which resulted in a response rate of 35% (n = 24). To compliment the online survey, a follow-up focus group was facilitated, which was thematically coded, and is common in research involving emergency management personnel (Knox 2023;Rivera 2019a;Witkowski, Remington, and Ganapati 2021). The intention of this focus group was to clarify and better understand responses observed in the survey instrument, in addition to develop an understandings of respondents' collective perspectives, as a means of contributing to theory building (Jarrett 1993;Morgan 2012;Ryan et al 2014).…”

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Inclusionary Emergency Management Planning: Floridian Emergency Management Planners’ Orientations and Perceptions

Knox

Rivera

2023

State and Local Government Review

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The need for effective inclusionary planning practices is paramount in the whole community approach within emergency management. However, accountability, legitimacy, bureaucratic discretion, and a planner’s perspective on public involvement can limit the ability to effectively include the public in emergency management planning processes. Through survey and focus group analysis of county-level emergency management planners in Florida, this preliminary study explores the implications of these factors for effectively engaging in democratic policy and planning development within the realm of emergency management. We provide recommendations for practitioners attempting to engage the public and suggestions for future research.

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