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Self-esteem and sense of mastery influencing disaster preparedness behaviour

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posted on 2023-05-17, 09:59 authored by Mishra, S, Suar, D, Douglas Paton
This study examines whether self-esteem and sense of mastery influence preparedness behaviour. Data were collected from 300 people each of flood prone and heat wave affected areas in Orissa. Results revealed that when the confounding effects of age and family type were controlled, people having high self-esteem and sense of mastery were more prepared for flood and heat wave. The results confirm the assumptions of ‘resource conservation’ theory that the important psychological resources like sense of mastery and self-esteem facilitate disaster preparedness. Hence, government officials and agencies responsible for community preparedness may take additional effort to enhance self-esteem and mastery of the people.

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Publication title

Australasian Journal of Disaster and Trauma Studies

Volume

Online

Pagination

EJ

ISSN

1174-4707

Department/School

School of Psychological Sciences

Publisher

Massey University

Place of publication

New Zealand

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Copyright 2011 Australasian Journal of Disaster and Trauma Studies

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  • Restricted

Socio-economic Objectives

Behaviour and health

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