The risk of relocation: risk perceptions and communication surrounding the tradeoffs between floods and economic opportunities in Iquitos, Peru

IF 2.4 4区管理学 Q1 SOCIAL SCIENCES, INTERDISCIPLINARY

Journal of Risk Research Pub Date : 2022-05-24 DOI:10.1080/13669877.2022.2077413

Christopher D. Wirz, D. Brossard, Katherine J Curtis, P. Block

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Abstract In this qualitative study, we analyze the experiences of those living in flood-prone economically constrained communities by exploring relocation, risk perceptions, and communication in the context of extreme seasonal flood disasters. Our study included semi-structured interviews with residents in three communities and unstructured interviews with local experts in Iquitos, Peru. Our results suggest that strategic communication plans and interventions for flood-prone communities should emphasize economic opportunities, rather than trying to emphasize flood risks, since the economic domain appears to be more salient for individuals living in these communities. Conversely, communication in relocated communities, should emphasize safety and overall quality of life, but also consider the economic stresses people face. Ultimately, communication and relief efforts related to addressing problems associated with disasters should start with an understanding of the experiences, perceptions, and communication practices of the communities they are assisting.

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搬迁风险：秘鲁伊基托斯洪水和经济机会之间权衡的风险认知和沟通

摘要在这项定性研究中，我们通过探索极端季节性洪水灾害背景下的搬迁、风险感知和沟通，分析了那些生活在易受洪水影响的经济受限社区的人的经历。我们的研究包括对三个社区居民的半结构化采访，以及对秘鲁伊基托斯当地专家的非结构化采访。我们的研究结果表明，针对易发洪水社区的战略沟通计划和干预措施应该强调经济机会，而不是试图强调洪水风险，因为经济领域对生活在这些社区的个人来说似乎更为突出。相反，搬迁社区的沟通应该强调安全和整体生活质量，但也要考虑到人们面临的经济压力。最终，与解决与灾害相关的问题有关的沟通和救济工作应该从了解他们所援助的社区的经验、观念和沟通实践开始。

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Journal of Risk Research SOCIAL SCIENCES, INTERDISCIPLINARY-

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12.20

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期刊介绍： The Journal of Risk Research is an international journal that publishes peer-reviewed theoretical and empirical research articles within the risk field from the areas of social, physical and health sciences and engineering, as well as articles related to decision making, regulation and policy issues in all disciplines. Articles will be published in English. The main aims of the Journal of Risk Research are to stimulate intellectual debate, to promote better risk management practices and to contribute to the development of risk management methodologies. Journal of Risk Research is the official journal of the Society for Risk Analysis Europe and the Society for Risk Analysis Japan.