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Developing Psychological Resilience to the Impact of Drought
Matthew Abunyewah1, Mitchell K Byrne1, Carol A Keane1
1Faculty of Health, Charles Darwin University, Darwin, NT 0909, Australia.
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
|February 25, 2023
Summary
This study explores the psychological impacts of drought, a significant natural hazard. It aims to develop frameworks for community psychological resilience by examining leadership and social connections during drought events.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Psychology
- Sociology
Background:
- Drought poses significant socioeconomic, environmental, and psychological impacts.
- Existing research primarily focuses on physical and economic resilience, neglecting mental health effects.
- There is a lack of frameworks addressing the psychological dimension of community social resilience to drought.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the under-researched mental health effects of prolonged drought.
- To explore community social networks and leadership patterns in drought preparedness and recovery.
- To develop frameworks for enhancing psychological resilience in drought-affected communities.
Main Methods:
- Mixed-method design across three phases.
- Phase 1: Social network analysis (SNA) to identify leadership patterns.
- Phase 2: Semi-structured interviews to assess leaders' roles in drought.
- Phase 3: Delphi method to explore perceptions of control, coherence, and connectedness.
Main Results:
- Feasibility study to explore psychological resilience to drought.
- Identification of leadership structures and their role in community response.
- Understanding of psychological factors influencing community coping mechanisms.
Conclusions:
- Addressing the psychological impacts of drought is crucial for comprehensive community resilience.
- Further research is needed to develop and implement psychological resilience frameworks.
- This study lays the groundwork for understanding and strengthening community mental health during environmental adversity.
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