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    • Crises disproportionately affect vulnerable populations, magnifying existing inequalities.
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    • New definitions of vulnerability emerge during crises, impacting previously unrecognized groups.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the critical role of social scientists in understanding and addressing emerging vulnerabilities during crises.
    • To advocate for the inclusion of social scientists in crisis resource allocation discussions.

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    • Qualitative analysis of crisis impact on vulnerable groups.
    • Examination of resource allocation processes during emergencies.

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    • Crises tend to worsen inequalities rather than alleviate them.
    • Vulnerable populations face extreme hardship, with borderline coping escalating to calamity.
    • Service employees and care facility residents are examples of groups newly recognized as extremely vulnerable.

    Conclusions:

    • Social scientists' insights are crucial for effective crisis response and resource management.
    • Early and continuous involvement of social scientists in resource allocation is vital for mitigating crisis impacts.
    • Understanding emerging vulnerability is key to supporting affected populations during and after crises.