How did COVID-19 pandemic impact the social integration process of poverty alleviation relocation? Insight from four rural communities

IF 4.2 1区 地球科学 Q1 GEOSCIENCES, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
Wen Hu , Weiyi Li , Fang Zou , Yi Jiang , Yuquan Xie , Michio Ubaura
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Abstract

As China declared COVID-19 a "Category B disease," marking the conclusion of a three-year pandemic prevention and control effort, rural communities—especially those involved in Poverty Alleviation Relocation (PAR) projects—have received limited research attention despite significant economic and psychological impacts. This study investigates how COVID-19 affected social integration between locals and migrants within these relocated rural communities. Using a PAR community typology based on spatial and demographic patterns, four types were identified: centralized, adjacent, enclave, and infill. Socio-spatial isolation indices assessed social and spatial isolation levels among migrants across three phases: 2019 (before the pandemic), 2021 (during the pandemic), and 2023 (after the pandemic). Comparative analysis across phases and community types revealed varying impacts of COVID-19 prevention measures. Key findings include:
1) COVID-19 temporarily enhanced social integration, with a V-shaped evolution in social isolation levels—an initial decrease followed by an increase.
2) Centralized communities demonstrated the most sustained integration, while adjacent and infill types were moderately affected in the short term, and enclave communities were the least affected.
3) Factors such as "inequality between inside and outside groups," enhanced telecommunications, pandemic-related public activities, and spatial characteristics promoted interaction between locals and migrants.
This study enriches the understanding of COVID-19's social impacts on vulnerable communities, offering insights for disaster risk assessment and sustainable development strategies in pro-poor communities.
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International journal of disaster risk reduction
International journal of disaster risk reduction GEOSCIENCES, MULTIDISCIPLINARYMETEOROLOGY-METEOROLOGY & ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCES
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8.70
自引率
18.00%
发文量
688
审稿时长
79 days
期刊介绍: The International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction (IJDRR) is the journal for researchers, policymakers and practitioners across diverse disciplines: earth sciences and their implications; environmental sciences; engineering; urban studies; geography; and the social sciences. IJDRR publishes fundamental and applied research, critical reviews, policy papers and case studies with a particular focus on multi-disciplinary research that aims to reduce the impact of natural, technological, social and intentional disasters. IJDRR stimulates exchange of ideas and knowledge transfer on disaster research, mitigation, adaptation, prevention and risk reduction at all geographical scales: local, national and international. Key topics:- -multifaceted disaster and cascading disasters -the development of disaster risk reduction strategies and techniques -discussion and development of effective warning and educational systems for risk management at all levels -disasters associated with climate change -vulnerability analysis and vulnerability trends -emerging risks -resilience against disasters. The journal particularly encourages papers that approach risk from a multi-disciplinary perspective.
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