Generally, it has been found that going through severe trauma and the resulting stress and desolation can generate a number of various reactions psychologically in adults, these may range from brief, stressful adjustments to serious mental health worries. Various researchers have reported that most individuals experiencing trauma from disasters will be understandably stressed but pliant (Acierno, et al
The study assessed the recall of a natural disaster, an intricate event that was comprehensive in time. The parallel study of children's recall which was carried out at the same time with the study showed that the recall of Hurricane Andrew by preschoolers had a U-shaped curve, with the highest recall recorded at moderate levels of stress (Bahrick et al
The other implication that has been ignored by many researchers but is real is the political implication of disasters which is also psychologically related. There is considerable indication that disaster impacts can lead to social activism leading to political disturbance, especially during the apparently interminable period of disaster healing (Bates & Peacock, 1987)
The term disaster is a Latin derivative involving the terms dis and astrum, which mean against and stars respectively, thus "the stars are evil" (Farber 1967). The definition of disaster can be in terms of a physical driving force and its consequences (Dynes 1974) and viewed as a life threatening situation, abrupt destruction, injury, and loss of property and life
In a bid to obtain such information, a lot of literature will be studied and reviewed and all that will be presented will be pegged on facts and data that have been presented by different researchers. The term disaster is a Latin derivative involving the terms dis and astrum, which mean against and stars respectively, thus "the stars are evil" (Farber 1967)
When caretakers and parents get stressed due to disaster, infants are likely to get affected, which may include exhibiting variations in sleep, levels of responsiveness, and eating patterns. These effects may also include incidences of irritability, and amplified surprise response, or indifference (Murray 2002)
In the current society, no one can claim to be truly "safe" since trauma has transmuted into a more invasive, powerful, and destructive strain than was experienced in the past. One simply needs a glowing memory of media images of Oklahoma City, September 11th, or Columbine High School to be reminded of the catastrophic impact trauma brings to children, adults, and the community (Pfefferbaum 1999)
Teens may involve in behaviors that are risky as a mechanism of dealing with inconceivable stress. Even though they may show reactions such as delinquency, acting out, resentment and poor school performance, it is possible to observe constructive behaviors such as taking over additional responsibilities, contributing to the process of recovery, and giving support to other victims (Plum 2003)
Teens may involve in behaviors that are risky as a mechanism of dealing with inconceivable stress. Even though they may show reactions such as delinquency, acting out, resentment and poor school performance, it is possible to observe constructive behaviors such as taking over additional responsibilities, contributing to the process of recovery, and giving support to other victims (Plum 2003)
Fourth, circumstances of allotment are a problem because recovery agencies force financial conditions, reporting necessities, and onsite inspections. All of these protests can lead to political implications by mobilizing victim groups, more than ever if victims with grievances share identity such as age, ethnicity, or a history of past activism (Tierney, et al
Evacuations are a difficult undertaking as they can cost millions of dollars and they also involve politically sensitive issues. (Wolshon 2005)
Evacuations are a difficult undertaking as they can cost millions of dollars and they also involve politically sensitive issues. (Wolshon 2005)
Together, these different elements will show the effects of different economic theories in dealing with a variety of challenges. (Klein, 2010) Which economic system is best suited for handling a crisis of epic proportions (hurricane, flood, blizzard, forest fire, etc
The theory is highly on a result of the medical approach to this trauma stress. Most of the studies as seen in the trauma literature seem to focus on identifying the risk factors for clarification of the psychological outcomes that are linked to the trauma exposure (Benight 2012)
This has brought the interest of the research because the tragedies can be minimized. Preparedness is the major area to be considered since it seems that neither the community nor the government is normally well prepared for this (Gold 2009)
" (2004) the reason this is so is because these communities identify quickly and efficiently with scientific concepts of "environmental management including disaster prevention, preparedness response and mitigation." (Kamara, 2004) Indigenous culture makes structural changes proactively in shelter accommodations with "knowledge of storm routes and wind patterns
Louis Bay and Biloxi with approximately 12,500 homes sustaining extensive or catastrophic damage. (Moody, 2004) Homes in the New Orleans area were instantly washed away as the dikes in town broke explosively when the storm hit
"New risks worry us more than old ones," and people are more adept at living with old and well-known risks when compared to new ones. (Achenbach, 2004) a) Planning plan for rendering aid before, during and after the disaster is also important
Response before, during and after a disaster can be the difference between life and death. (Bridegan et al
Disasters often reinforce the need for new innovations that can serve as better indicators and predictors of conditions. (Maher and Beven, 1998) Many states also have multiple level of emergency planning and warning levels based on the scope and magnitude of the emergency and the availability of personnel and other resource