The Utility of Vulnerability and Social Capital Theories in Studying the Impact of Hurricane Katrina on the Elderly

The Utility of Vulnerability and Social Capital Theories in Studying the Impact of Hurricane Katrina on the Elderly

The definition of a disaster is followed by an explanation of vulnerability and social capital theories. The importance of using a sound theoretical framework and the utility and efficacy of vulnerability and social capital theories in studying the impact of natural disasters on the elderly populati...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of family issues 2011-10, Vol.32 (10), p.1285-1302
1. Verfasser: Durant, Thomas J.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Cultural Capital
Definitions
Disasters
elderly
Guidelines
Hurricanes
Impact analysis
Louisiana
Natural Disasters
Older Adults
Older people
Social Capital
Social networks
Social Theories
Vulnerability
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Zusammenfassung:The definition of a disaster is followed by an explanation of vulnerability and social capital theories. The importance of using a sound theoretical framework and the utility and efficacy of vulnerability and social capital theories in studying the impact of natural disasters on the elderly population are emphasized and discussed. The conclusion is that an integrated vulnerability and social capital framework has much merit and potential in studying the impact of natural disasters on the elderly and other populations.
ISSN:0192-513X
1552-5481
DOI:10.1177/0192513X11412491