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  • Gerontology
  • Disaster Management
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Older adults face unique challenges in disaster preparedness due to adaptation difficulties in aging.
  • Understanding the interplay between adaptation, risk perception, and communication is vital for this demographic.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the relationship between adaptation difficulties, disaster awareness, risk perception, and communication among older adults.
  • To identify factors influencing disaster preparedness in the elderly population.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional study involving 385 older adults in Niğde Province, Türkiye.
  • Online survey utilizing the Scale for Assessing Adaptation Difficulties in the Elderly.
  • Data analyzed using independent samples t-tests and binary logistic regression.

Main Results:

  • Lower adaptation difficulty correlated with higher disaster awareness, risk perception, and effective communication.
  • Increased adaptation difficulty was linked to greater loneliness and reduced likelihood of seeking family support post-disaster.
  • Participants often framed preparedness spiritually and relied on traditional media and social networks for information.

Conclusions:

  • Adaptation difficulties significantly influence older adults' disaster awareness, perceptions, and communication.
  • Enhancing psychosocial adaptation, perceived control, and accessible communication strategies can improve elderly disaster preparedness.
  • Culturally sensitive, multi-channel risk communication is essential for this vulnerable population.