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A pattern of disasters and victims.

¹Department of Psychology Victoria University of Wellington P.O. Box 600 Wellington New Zealand.

|October 21, 2010

Summary

This study presents two conceptual models for understanding disasters and their victims. These models integrate ecological, technological, and social scientific factors, aiding disaster research and victim support.

Area of Science:

Disaster studies
Social sciences
Environmental science

Background:

Numerous studies on disasters and victims exist, lacking integration.
A need for cohesive frameworks to understand disaster phenomena and victim needs.

Purpose of the Study:

To present two conceptual models for integrating disaster research.
To provide a framework for understanding disaster elements and victim interventions.

Main Methods:

Development of two three-dimensional conceptual models.
The first model addresses disaster elements (ecological, technological, social) and time dimensions (preparedness, response, recovery, mitigation).
The second model classifies victims and intervention delivery methods.

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Main Results:

A comprehensive disaster model incorporating ecological, technological, and social scientific aspects.
A six-fold victim classification with dimensions for intervention delivery.
Integration of victim and disaster models for enhanced analysis.

Conclusions:

The proposed models offer a unified approach to disaster studies.
Potential academic, political, and professional implications for disaster management and victim assistance.
Facilitates a more integrated understanding of disaster response and recovery.