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Area of Science:

  • Disaster Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Environmental Psychology

Background:

  • Disaster recovery is complex, with relocation being a critical factor influencing survivors' mental health.
  • Understanding the nuances of relocation patterns is essential for effective psychosocial support.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between diverse relocation patterns and psychological stress in disaster survivors.
  • To analyze the long-term effects of relocation duration and spatial changes on mental well-being.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of a 10-year dataset of 1,236 families affected by Typhoon Morakot.
  • Identification of six distinct relocation patterns using dynamic time warping (DTW).
  • Application of a hierarchical linear model to assess influencing factors.

Main Results:

  • Survivors quickly finding stable residences experienced lower initial stress but increased long-term stress.
  • Survivors with unstable residences had higher initial stress but lower long-term stress.
  • Preparation time and adaptation to secondary stressors before relocation mitigated stress.

Conclusions:

  • Relocation patterns, rather than just time or distance, are more influential on disaster survivors' psychosocial stress.
  • Tailored support considering individual relocation trajectories is crucial for disaster mental health.
  • Findings highlight the need for flexible and adaptive post-disaster housing strategies.