Examining Livelihood Risk Perceptions In Disaster Resettlement
Keywords
Decision tree; Disaster preparation; Disaster preparedness; Disaster prevention and management; Disaster resettlement; Livelihood; Livelihood risk; Risk perception
Abstract
Purpose: Although many disaster resettlement programs are implemented throughout the world, their ramifications continue to challenge our understanding of scope, impact, context, and nature of efforts to rebuild livelihoods. The purpose of this paper is to examine involved rural farmers’ livelihood risk perceptions (LRPs) in Southern Shaanxi Disaster Resettlement based on the case of Ziyang County. Design/methodology/approach: Utilizing a livelihood risk perspective, this paper identified factors contributing to LRPs. The research categorized the involved rural farmers into groups and explored the factors affecting their LRPs using decision tree (DT). Findings: Analyzing LRPs of different groups, this paper derived influential factors and the decision rules followed by groups. Additionally, critical factors were discussed according to their relative importance for decision making and to propose some intervention measures for effectiveness. Originality/value: The results and implications enhance understanding on how local community members perceive the problem or risk in disaster resettlement. The application of a DT also provides methodological contributions for risk analysis and disaster preparedness.
Publication Date
1-1-2017
Publication Title
Disaster Prevention and Management: An International Journal
Volume
26
Issue
5
Number of Pages
565-581
Document Type
Article
Personal Identifier
scopus
DOI Link
https://doi.org/10.1108/DPM-06-2017-0121
Copyright Status
Unknown
Socpus ID
85049168390 (Scopus)
Source API URL
https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/85049168390
STARS Citation
Guo, Xuesong and Kapucu, Naim, "Examining Livelihood Risk Perceptions In Disaster Resettlement" (2017). Scopus Export 2015-2019. 6009.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/scopus2015/6009