Psychological Preparedness for Natural Hazards – Improving Disaster Preparedness Policy and Practice
Incorporating psychological preparedness into existing disaster preparedness policies and practices has the potential to help individuals cope with the psychological distress experienced during or after a disaster, and to foster long-term resilience. This 43-page paper details how the incorporation of aspects of psychological preparedness into disaster preparedness measures will strengthen disaster management practices overall.
Resource Details
Authors:
Griffith University
Published:
July 2019
Length:
43 pages
Tags:
Disaster Psychology
Mental Health
Table of Contents
Introduction
Current State of Disaster Preparedness Measures
The Mental Health Impact of Disasters
Stress and Coping In The Disaster Context
Resilience
Research on Psychological Preparedness
Situational and Psychological Preparedness
Mental Health and Psychological Preparedness
Defining and Measuring Psychological Preparedness For Disasters
Study 1: Psychological Preparedness Scale Development and Validation
Study 2: Measuring Psychological Preparedness and Mental Health
Previous Experience with Natural Hazards
Conclusion and Discussion
Psychological Preparedness for Disaster Threat Scale (PPDTS)
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