Abstract In 2017, Hurricane Maria struck the island of Puerto Rico, damaging infrastructure
and dwellings, causing severe economic losses and well-being impacts, such as post …

The disasters that occurred during the 2017 Atlantic hurricane season not only became an
economic burden for federal and local governments but also for those who had their houses …

Examination of social capital and its relationship to disaster preparedness has grown in
prominence partially due to world-wide need to effectively respond to terrorist attacks, viral …

Social capital—resources that are available as a result of social relationships and
connections—has been shown to be an important component across the various stages of a …

Social Capital (SC), which is defined through the functions networks, trust and norms, has
been found to play an important role in disaster recovery, as strong SC is supposed to lead …

This thesis examines what effect disasters have on social capital. Given the ambiguity in the
literature on the relationship between social capital and disasters, it is important to study this …

This chapter examines the role of social capital as an important determinant of resilience.
Social capital refers to the linkages between individuals and groups, and the norms …

Despite the ubiquity of disaster and the increasing toll in human lives and financial costs,
much research and policy remain focused on physical infrastructure–centered approaches …

DISSERTATION SOCIAL CAPITAL AND COLLECTIVE EFFICACY FOR DISASTER
RESILIENCE: CONNECTING INDIVIDUALS WITH COMMUNITIES AND VULNERA Page 1 …

Research shows that those with greater social capital enjoy better physical and mental
health. The current study illuminates a paradox of social capital which may afflict those …