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Three psychological principles of resilience in natural disasters

Reich, John W.·2006·Disaster Prevention and Management: An International Journal
DOI 10.1108/09653560610712739
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Purpose The purpose of this conceptual paper is to present a discussion of some of the core components of human resilience occurring in the face of natural or human‐made disasters. Resilience is often observed, but optimum responding is more than biological survival. Resilience implies the ability to bounce back and even to grow in the face of threats to survival. It is important to incorporate these key psychological principles into disaster planning. Design/methodology/approach Research from the social sciences suggests three core principles of resilience, the “3 Cs:” control, coherence, and connectedness. Research evidence supporting the importance of the three Cs to resilient responding is presented, followed by some elementary prescriptions for how they might be implemented. Findings An approach to disaster planning and management can meld these principles into already‐existing intervention techniques, creating a more comprehensive and a more integrated response, potentially resulting in improved intervention effectiveness. Originality/value Provides a psychological perspective on natural and human‐created disasters. Governmental and private sector responses to these tragedies have received a great deal of media attention, but there has been little systematic attention paid to the basic nature of human responding in such situations. Although it has been noted that humans are often resilient in such conditions, there has been virtually nothing written about what “resilien…

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  • Perceived control and self-efficacy are often paramount when fostering resilience in response to mass traumas.

    “When fostering resilience in response to mass traumas, perceived control and self-efficacy are often paramount (e.g., Reich, 2006).”

    From RESILIENCE, COPING, AND THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC ACROSS THE GLOBE – AN UPDATE: WHAT HAVE WE LEARNED? (2023) · cites this paper as Reich, 2006

  • Stress researchers have developed the '3 Cs' model to account for resilience in natural disasters: control, coherence, and connectedness.

    “Stress researchers (e.g., Reich, 2006) have developed the “3 Cs” model to account for resilience in these situations: control, coherence, and connectedness.”

    From Stress and coping in the time of COVID-19: Pathways to resilience and recovery (2020) · cites this paper as Reich, 2006

  • Similar patterns of coping and resilience also come into play in managing emotional responses to natural disasters such as earthquakes, hurricanes, and floods.

    “Not surprisingly, similar patterns of coping and resilience also come into play in managing emotional responses to natural disasters such as earthquakes, hurricanes, and floods.”

    From Stress and coping in the time of COVID-19: Pathways to resilience and recovery (2020) · cites this paper as Reich, 2006

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Authors
Reich, J. W.
Affiliations
Arizona State University (US)
Corresponding author
Reich, John W.
Venue
Disaster Prevention and Management: An International Journal
Publisher
Emerald
Published
2006-10-01
Volume
15
Issue
5
Pages
793-798
ISSN
0965-3562 (ISSN-L)
DOI
10.1108/09653560610712739
OpenAlex
W2145761475
Cited by
146
References
26
Citations by year
2026: 3 · 2025: 7 · 2024: 13 · 2023: 10 · 2022: 20 · 2021: 23 · 2020: 8 · 2019: 1 · 2018: 3 · 2017: 7 · 2016: 4 · 2015: 11 · 2014: 2 · 2013: 3 · 2012: 10
FWCI
11.62
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Licence
www.emerald.com/insight/site-policies (tdm)
Locations
Disaster Prevention and Management An International Journal (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Sociology and Political Science › Disaster Management and Resilience
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Resilience and Mental Health
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research
Keywords
resilience, natural disasters, man-made disasters, psychological principles, control, coherence, connectedness, disaster planning, disaster response, psychological intervention, disaster recovery

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