1983
DOI: 10.1177/0013916583153004
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Natural Disaster and Technological Catastrophe

Abstract: Against the backdrop of ever-expanding technological systems, the effects of accidents or breakdowns in human-made technology are examined and contrasted with those of natural disasters. A number of differences are identified, and research on these forms of cataclysmic events is reviewed. These data, as well as this analysis, suggest that technological catastrophes are more likely to have long-term effects, to affect people beyond the point of impact, and to pose different types of threat than are natural disa… Show more

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“…[37][38][39] In contrast, technological disasters involve failure of a human-made system that is presumed to be controllable. 37 For those directly impacted by technological disaster, a lengthy process of litigation may follow, as well as anger, hostility, and blame directed toward an individual or corporate entity at fault. 40,41 Accordingly, technological disasters may have longer-lasting impacts on mental health and well-being for those directly affected, although further research to address different types of disaster and their long-term effects is necessary.…”
Section: Health-related Quality Of Life In Older Coastal Residents Afmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…[37][38][39] In contrast, technological disasters involve failure of a human-made system that is presumed to be controllable. 37 For those directly impacted by technological disaster, a lengthy process of litigation may follow, as well as anger, hostility, and blame directed toward an individual or corporate entity at fault. 40,41 Accordingly, technological disasters may have longer-lasting impacts on mental health and well-being for those directly affected, although further research to address different types of disaster and their long-term effects is necessary.…”
Section: Health-related Quality Of Life In Older Coastal Residents Afmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Tout d'abord, certains croient qu'à la suite d'un traumatisme collectif, les personnes âgées ont davantage de chance de développer divers problèmes de santé psychologique et physique que les personnes plus jeunes (Arnberg, Eriksson, Hultman & Lundin, 2011;Carr, Lewin, Webster & Kenardy, 1997;Krause, 1987;Lewin, Carr & Webster, 1998;Logue, Melick, & Struening, 1981(b); Phifer, 1988Phifer, , 1990Phifer & Noms, 1989;Phifer, Kaniasty & Noms, 1993, Tanida, 1996Ticehurst, Webster, Carr & Lewin, 1996). D'un autre côté, d'autres experts ont démontré, par des recherches avec groupes témoins, que les aînés s'en sortent mieux que les jeunes adultes en raison de leurs expériences antérieures, des manières dont ils gèrent les crises et des types de stratégies d'adaptation qu'ils utilisent pour surmonter leurs diverses difficultés (Adams et al, 2009;Bolin & Klenow, 1982-1983Finnsdottir & Elklit,2002;Grenn, Gleser, Lindy, Grace & Leonard, 1996;Hutchins & Noms, 1989;Kato, Asukai, Miyaké, Minakawa & Nishiyama, 1996;Knight, Gatz, Heller & Bengtson, 2000;Ngo, 2001;Noms & Murrel, 1988; Thompson, Noms & Hanacek 1993;Tyler & Hoyt, 2000;Weintraub & Ruskin, 1999).…”
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“…À titre d'exemple, Belter et Shannon (1993) (Belter & Shannon, 1993;Bolin & Klenow, 1982-1983Suzuki, Tsutsumi, Fukasawa, Honma, Someya & Kim, 2011). On parle notamment, des impacts sur les plans de la santé physique et psychologique et du fonctionnement social (Belter & Shannon, 1993 (Kingston & Rosser, 1974).…”
Section: Désastres Ou Catastrophes Naturellesunclassified
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