Household responses to climate-related hazards in four Latin American cities: A conceptual framework and exploratory analysis

Qin, Hua; Romero‐Lankao, Patricia; Hardoy, Jorge E.; Rosas-Huerta, Angélica

doi:10.1016/j.uclim.2015.05.003

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“…The data collection and analysis for this research consisted of two separate case studies sharing the same research methods and instruments. This approach represented an effort toward a holistic methodological strategy in social-ecological research that involves the coordination of individual research projects and the replication of research designs across geographic regions ( Luloff et al, 2007 ; Qin et al, 2015a , Qin et al, 2015b ). Evaluating our research hypotheses with empirical data collected from different spatial and temporal contexts can provide a more informative understanding of the complicated interactions between risk perception and behavior.…”

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“…Risk perception is generally assumed to be a key determinant of risk-related behavior in disaster and risk studies ( Bubeck et al, 2012 ; Flint and Luloff, 2005 ; Qin et al, 2015a , 2015b ). The construct of risk or threat appraisal is differentiated into a multifaceted process (perceived probability, perceived severity, and fear) in the protection motivation theory, which is widely applied in socio-psychological analysis of preventive and adaptive behavior in response to health and environmental hazards ( Grothmann and Patt, 2005 ; Rogers, 1983 ; Rogers and Prentice-Dunn, 1997 ).…”

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Exploring the dynamic relationships between risk perception and behavior in response to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak

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Sanders

Prasetyo

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Social Science & Medicine

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The relationships between risk perception and related behavior form a fundamental theme in risk analysis. Despite increasing attentions on the temporal dimension of risk perception and behavior in recent literature, the dynamic relationships between these two constructs remain understudied. Infectious disease outbreaks, such as the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, provide a key setting for analyzing evolving perceptions of and responses to natural or human-induced hazards. The main objectives of this research are: (1) to assess temporal changes in cognitive and affective dimensions of perceived COVID-19 risk as well as related protective behavior; and (2) to explore the dynamic relationship between COVID-19 risk perception and behavioral response. Timely data on changing risk perception and behavior related to the COVID-19 outbreak were collected through a series of online surveys from four major cities (Seattle, Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York City; N = 736) and the central Midwest region of the United States ( N = 1240) during March–August 2020. The analysis revealed that: (1) the cognitive and affective dimensions of perceived COVID-19 risk and preventive behavior all changed over time; (2) there were both within- and across-time correlations between COVID-19 risk perception indicators and preventive actions; and (3) preventive actions showed varied feedback effects on individual aspects of perceived COVID-19 risk over time. Findings from this research support and expand major conceptual approaches to changing relationships between risk perception and behavior, particularly the risk reappraisal hypothesis. The study also has useful implications for health risk management and future research directions.

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Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

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Exploring the dynamic relationships between risk perception and behavior in response to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak

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Prasetyo

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“…La escasez de recursos fue un factor importante que propició que los entrevistados decidieran vivir en espacios que carecen de servicios urbanos básicos y que están mayormente expuestos a la ocurrencia de inundaciones debido a su cercanía con antiguos arroyos del bosque La Primavera. Algunos autores han encontrado que la pobreza suele orillar a las personas a vivir en estos espacios ya que los precios tienden a ser menores cuando existen riesgos ambientales (Qin et al, 2015). Esta dinámica es característica del crecimiento urbano hacia las afueras de la periferia del AMG es característico de los municipios de Zapopan y Tlajomulco, propiciando espacios de marginación y pobreza.…”

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Percepción de riesgos a la salud frente al cambio climático en México

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Robles

2021

Regions and Cohesion

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English Abstract: The objective of this article is to analyze the perceptions of those who live in a context of marginalization and urban poverty as to their awareness of any risks to health and well-being associated with climate change. The methodological framework for this study was qualitative and ethnographic. The main sources of information were semi-structured interviews with residents of El Colli, located in Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico who are parents. We conclude that there are climate change-induced environmental regional particularities that result in unequal conditions of vulnerability and a greater occurrence of risk events for populations in marginalized and poor areas. Thus, we argue that the theoretical and methodological references that consider local knowledge are key to enabling adaptation measures aimed at social welfare.Spanish Abstract: El objetivo de este artículo es analizar la percepción sobre riesgos a la salud y el bienestar asociados al cambio climático, a partir de las experiencias cotidianas de vivir en un contexto de marginación y pobreza urbana. La perspectiva metodológica fue de carácter cualitativo y de cohorte etnográfi co, cuya principal fuente de información fueron entrevistas semiestructuradas a los padres y madres de familia, habitantes de El Colli, ubicado en Zapopan, Jalisco, México. Concluimos que las particularidades regionales a escala local enfrentan impactos específicos asociados al cambio climático según las condiciones desiguales de vulnerabilidad entre la población y la ocurrencia de eventos riesgosos. Así, sostenemos que los referentes teórico-metodológicos que consideren el conocimiento local son clave para propiciar medidas de adaptación encaminadas al bienestar social.French Abstract: L’objectif de cet article est d’analyser la perception des risques pour la santé et le bien-être liés au changement climatique à partir des expériences quotidiennes de vie dans un contexte de marginalisation et de pauvreté urbaine. La méthodologie adoptée s’appuie sur une cohorte qualitative et ethnographique, dont la principale source sont des entretiens semi-structurés avec des parents résidant à El Colli, situé à Zapopan, au Jalisco, Mexique. Nous concluons que le changement climatique a des répercussions spécifiques en fonction des particularités régionales à l’échelle locale, notamment des conditions inégales de vulnérabilité de la population et de la survenue d’événements à risque. Ainsi, nous soutenons que les références théoriques et méthodologiques qui prennent en compte les connaissances locales sont essentielles pour promouvoir des mesures d’adaptation visant le bien-être social.

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“…Coping refers to the ability to deal directly with in-the-moment and short-term climate threats with concrete actions and using existing resources (Few 2003;Yohe and Tol 2002). Adapting describes longer-term efforts to adjust to and prepare for potential climate change opportunities and risks, including actions to facilitate learning processes (Qin et al 2015;Smit and Wandel 2006). Transforming refers to the ability to change structural conditions that are no longer desirable as they sustain the vulnerability of the system and change these conditions with the aim of increasing resilience (O'Brien 2012; Revi et al 2014).…”

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Adaptive capacity in urban areas of developing countries

2019

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Urban areas of developing countries face increasing risks due to climate change. This paper systematically identifies and examines research published between 2000 and 2017 that assesses urban adaptive capacity to climate change in developing countries. To critically examine this literature, we developed a conceptual framework of urban adaptive capacity. The framework focuses on key components of urban adaptive capacity in three dimensions: the characterization of adaptive capacity, the external factors mediating adaptive capacity, and the dynamics of adaptive capacity. The study sheds light on the spatial and scalar interactions of individuals, communities, and authorities' adaptive capacities within urban areas and highlights the importance of governance and social institutions in shaping urban adaptive capacity. The work also finds shortcomings in the current assessment of urban adaptive capacity, with key gaps including a narrow focus on the range and types of adaptive capacity; limited assessment of the multilevel determinants, place-based processes, and urban determinants that shape adaptive capacity; and a lack of consideration of adaptive capacity interactions between social entities and with regard to climate sensitivity and exposure of a given area, including the potential for maladaptation. Addressing these research gaps would contribute to generate knowledge that can adequately support adaptation planning of urban areas in developing countries.

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Household responses to climate-related hazards in four Latin American cities: A conceptual framework and exploratory analysis

Cited by 77 publications

References 68 publications

Exploring the dynamic relationships between risk perception and behavior in response to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak

Exploring the dynamic relationships between risk perception and behavior in response to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak

Percepción de riesgos a la salud frente al cambio climático en México

Adaptive capacity in urban areas of developing countries

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