Local-level managers’ attitudes towards natural hazards resilience: the case of Texas

Dvir, Rotem; Goldsmith, Carol; Seavey, Ian; Vedlitz, Arnold

doi:10.1080/17477891.2022.2141178

Cited by 7 publications

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“…A cursory survey of publications citing Rittel and Webber (1973) in Web of Science categories shows that nearly half are related to DRR (under topics such as environmental sciences and regional urban planning), confirming that the intractability of disasters is on the academic mind. Closer to the subject at hand, there is research on wicked problems in disaster and emergency management (Dvir et al, 2022;Forrester et al, 2019), climate change (Lazarus, 2008), and more recently, a spate of articles concerning wicked problems of sustainability and in the COVID-19 context, suggesting a renewed interest in its theoretical contributions (see Moon, 2020;Noto et al, 2023).…”

Section: Drr-related Study Of Wicked Problemsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Disaster risk reduction in the wicked problems framework

Kasdan

2024

DPM

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PurposeApplying the wicked problems framework to disaster risk reduction makes for a more appropriate understanding of the modern challenges of mitigation that may inform better strategies and communications.Design/methodology/approachThis research employs a literature review of wicked problems to posit a theoretical application of the concept to disaster risk reduction in the format of a reflective examination and argument with reasoned lessons for policy and governance.FindingsThere is a broad body of research that informs the application of the wicked problems framework to improve disaster risk reduction. Understanding the value of rationality, complexity, clumsy solutions, and inter-disciplinary approaches for risk scenarios helps to frame and communicate a realistic perspective of disaster risk reduction objectives.Practical implicationsRecognizing the various modes of response to the wicked problem of disaster risk reduction can help construct more comprehensive, inclusive, and effective approaches for continuous improvement.Social implicationsUnderstanding disaster risk as a wicked problem broadens the base for mitigation efforts by promoting more inclusion and perspectives from all segments of society.Originality/valueWicked problems have been loosely referenced in disaster management research, but there is a lack of theoretical foundation for the concept applied to disaster risk reduction and extension into practical policy.

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Section: Drr-related Study Of Wicked Problemsmentioning

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Disaster risk reduction in the wicked problems framework

Kasdan

2024

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“…Looking at mid-level officials' (termed professional stakeholders) views on institution of preventative-type planning, Dvir and colleagues [73] found that there was appreciation of the need for preventative strategies, but less willingness to fund those approaches with direct resources; instead, a prioritization of recovery is highlighted, which does not put an emphasis on resilience. This is disappointing as addressing vulnerability vis à vis management of risk can have real benefits; with recovery approaches, costs are pushed down the road, but the result is not actually cheaper.…”

Section: Resilience Of Rural Areasmentioning

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Research Trends in Resilience and Vulnerability Studies

Atkinson

2023

Encyclopedia

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While the definition of resilience is disputed or even fuzzy, due in no small part to the diversity of its applications, the concept generally involves the ability to withstand and bounce back from shocks; vulnerability as a related concept involves the tendency to suffer from shocks, given existing characteristics that may prevent resilient responses. Vulnerabilities put individuals, groups, and societies at greater risk and disadvantage, suggesting a need not only for disaster response and recovery, but mitigation and preparedness. Resilience and vulnerability research has recently focused on the role of government, the COVID-19 pandemic, and flood hazards; topics of interest have also included resilience of rural and urban areas, development and sustainability, and displacement and migration.

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Nudging citizens co-production: Assessing multiple behavioral strategies

Dvir

2024

Policy Sci

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Local-level managers’ attitudes towards natural hazards resilience: the case of Texas

Cited by 7 publications

References 65 publications

Disaster risk reduction in the wicked problems framework

Disaster risk reduction in the wicked problems framework

Research Trends in Resilience and Vulnerability Studies

Nudging citizens co-production: Assessing multiple behavioral strategies

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