Introduction: New Perspectives on Resilience in Socio-Economic Spheres

Maurer, Andrea

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“…In recent years, the concept of resilience has gained some momentum in ecology, psychology, but also in sociology and political science (Hall & Lamont, , Maurer, ). Social resilience refers to ‘an outcome in which the members of a group sustain their well‐being in face of challenges to it’ (Hall & Lamont, , p. 13).…”

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Coping with crises: Consumption and social resilience on markets

Koos

Vihalemm

Keller

2017

Int J Consumer Studies

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Crises, especially economic crises are an immanent element of modern market societies. While some research has been devoted to understanding the consequences of such crises on consumption, a systematic integrative approach to this problem is still missing. In this editorial we develop an encompassing model for the study of crises and consumption, to identify and connect the different elements important for understanding and explaining the relationship. Thereafter we present the papers of this special issue and discuss their contributions, based on the proposed framework. Suggestions for future research conclude the editorial.

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Section: Introductionmentioning

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Coping with crises: Consumption and social resilience on markets

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Vihalemm

Keller

2017

Int J Consumer Studies

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“…In the current studies of resilience, the term is defined more predominantly as the ability of a system to retain its identity by absorbing destabilizing shocks and disturbances . Even though this traditional view remains prominent, studies on accidents, disasters, and catastrophes have shown that systems undergo considerable intentional change (actor induced) to support the existing identities and functions . Any sociotechnical system that faces massive‐scale shocks and disruptions will have to transform its configuration to another format to cope up with the suddenly altered environment in which it is expected to continue functioning.…”

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“…(68) Even though this traditional view remains prominent, studies on accidents, disasters, and catastrophes have shown that systems undergo considerable intentional change (actor induced) to support the existing identities and functions. (69)(70)(71)(72)(73)(74) Any sociotechnical system that faces massive-scale shocks and disrup- tions will have to transform its configuration to another format to cope up with the suddenly altered environment in which it is expected to continue functioning. This suggests that systematic conceptualization of resilience requires an underlying notion of "change" as a central aspect for its characterization.…”

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Sociotechnical Resilience: A Preliminary Concept

Amir

Kant

2017

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This article presents the concept of sociotechnical resilience by employing an interdisciplinary perspective derived from the fields of science and technology studies, human factors, safety science, organizational studies, and systems engineering. Highlighting the hybrid nature of sociotechnical systems, we identify three main constituents that characterize sociotechnical resilience: informational relations, sociomaterial structures, and anticipatory practices. Further, we frame sociotechnical resilience as undergirded by the notion of transformability with an emphasis on intentional activities, focusing on the ability of sociotechnical systems to shift from one form to another in the aftermath of shock and disturbance. We propose that the triad of relations, structures, and practices are fundamental aspects required to comprehend the resilience of sociotechnical systems during times of crisis.

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“…In recent years, resilience has become a popular umbrella term that refers to communities, individuals, ecological systems, materials, and/or cities that are recovering better than expected in the wake of different types of crises (Béné, Newsham, Davies, Ulrichs, & Godfrey‐Wood, ; Maurer, ; Mohaupt, ; Promberger, Meier, Sowa, & Boost, ). More specifically, social resilience describes “the ability of groups or communities to cope with external stresses and disturbances as a result of social, political and environmental change” (Adger, , p. 347).…”

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Resilient practices of consumption in times of crisis—Biographical interviews with members of vulnerable households in Germany

Boost

Meier

2017

Int J Consumer Studies

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This article analyzes the impact of different consumption patterns that are used to counteract economic hardship and to mitigate the effects of such hardship in times of crisis in Germany. We focus on resilient socioeconomic practices, such as the development of formal or informal practices of consumption, production, and saving. We develop a critical approach of social resilience that is combined with the idea of a bricolage (Levi‐Strauss, 1962) of “mixed economy” practices (Malcolmson, 1988). This is done by demonstrating the relevance of preconditions for resilient practices. Based on an analysis of in‐depth biographical interviews, two main types of resilient consumption practices and strategies of those who experience economic hardship are identified. First, saving, as the predominant practice, includes buying low‐priced items at discount stores, taking advantage of the offerings of charity organisations, and reducing expenditures overall. Second, home production consists of subsistence farming or do‐it‐yourself activities for personal use or bartering. In this context, particular attention is paid to the reactivation of traditional noncommodified practices, such as the nonmonetary (mutual) exchange of goods and services within social networks, and the reactivation of previously undervalued knowledge that results in new spheres of production. We conclude by discussing the relevance of preconditions and consequences—as well as the demands and personal costs—of the resilient practices used.

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Introduction: New Perspectives on Resilience in Socio-Economic Spheres

Cited by 8 publications

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Coping with crises: Consumption and social resilience on markets

Coping with crises: Consumption and social resilience on markets

Sociotechnical Resilience: A Preliminary Concept

Resilient practices of consumption in times of crisis—Biographical interviews with members of vulnerable households in Germany

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